James Murray is looking for a Personal Assistant who will help support and co-ordinate his work in the Parliamentary office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Diary management for constituency and parliamentary activity, including liaising with the ministerial office
• Collating and responding to invitations, and liaising with organisations over any follow up
• Arranging Parliamentary tours and PMQ tickets for constituents, schools and other local groups
• Monitoring and triaging the main inbox, including distributing policy and casework to the appropriate members of the team
• Managing the post and the day-to-day running of the parliamentary office
• Willingness to attend events, both in Parliament and the constituency, as required

Skills and experience:

Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Strong written and verbal communication and IT skills
Ability to prioritise and multi-task
Maintain confidentiality
Good organisational skills
Knowledge and understanding of the national and local political system