Antonia Bance is looking for a highly motivated person to join her office as a temporary Policy Assistant, dealing with the backlog of constituent policy queries and replying to new queries. The successful applicant will share Antonia’s determination to end poverty and make sure everyone has a decent home and a decent job.

Job description
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• Assist with casework as required
• Assist in writing external communications as required
• Give advice on policy issues
• Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate
• Diary management

Key skills and experience
1. Previous experience of working or volunteering for the Labour party, Labour officeholders or for a trade union
2. Strong written communication skills
3. Interest in public policy, especially poverty, housing, workers’ rights and economic development
4. Ability to work quickly and independently when required
5. Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
6. Sympathy with the aims and values of the Labour party and labour movement
7. Personal determination to end poverty
8. Knowledge of the Black Country and the West Midlands (desirable)