Ian Sollom MP is looking for a Senior Parliamentary Assistant to work in his Westminster office.
The ideal candidate will be able to prioritise their workload and work with attention to detail.

Key Tasks
Carry out research into local, regional and international issues as required, ensuring the Member is made aware of any relevant issues. Identify any issues to assist the Member in their parliamentary work. This includes work of a complex nature requiring the job holder to work independently and to liaise with senior level contacts as well as lead on diary management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond effectively and courteously and independently to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups
• Undertake research, usually from secondary sources, on complex and difficult subjects
• Analyse and evaluate research and interpret data ensuring key issues are identified
• Prepare and present results, both orally and in writing e.g. for parliamentary questions, briefing notes for committees, articles and press releases
• Provide briefings and potential questions to the Member and motions to be put to the House
• Monitor bills, Early Day Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates, etc.
• Monitor coverage in the media, and liaise with the media when necessary
• Advise and guide the Member on policy issues
• Progress casework through liaison with local and national bodies, Government agencies, lobby groups, etc. and effectively research local, regional or national issues
• Maintain, update and develop knowledge of relevant legislation
• Ensure records are kept, with details of each issue, by adhering to the Data Protection Act principles and respect the confidentiality of data at all times
• Diary management
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external contacts
• Undertake supervisory responsibilities as required, including handling grievance, disciplinary and performance issues, if possible informally in the first instance, and monitoring staff performance
• Competent use of IT including Microsoft Office package, email and internet to: draft correspondence and reports; set up and maintain spreadsheets and undertake research

There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally