Amanda Hack MP is looking to recruit a Parliamentary Assistant to join her Westminster office on a full-time or part-time basis, supporting her work in Parliament and her role on the Work & Pensions Select Committee.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Assist in writing external communications including speeches for the MP
• Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc. This would include issues of importance both nationally and in the local constituency
• Diary Management
• Give advice on policy issues
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency
• Maintain positive on-going relationships with all parties including members of the public, groups, suppliers and Westminster where required
• Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc.
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally
• To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• Work with colleagues in communications/casework to identify potential impacts from the research work and disseminate them effectively

Personal specification

Essential

• Previous research experience and knowledge of public policy
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality briefings and comms material

Desirable

• Knowledge of the North West Leicestershire constituency and the issues it faces
• Previous experience in a sector pertinent to Amanda’s role on the Work & Pensions Select Committee, and/or demonstrable knowledge of relevant areas of policy
• Previous experience working in an MPs office or a political environment
• Previous experience working or volunteering for the Labour Party, and sympathy for its aims and values