Marie Goldman, the Member of Parliament for Chelmsford, is looking for a highly motivated, proactive Senior Parliamentary Assistant to join her Westminster office.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on project work as required; working with the MP, caseworkers and local party to identify, develop and execute both local and national campaigns.
• Monitor media and parliamentary activity to identify opportunities for Marie to further constituency issues and campaigns in the media and in Parliament.
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the Member is accurately informed on key issues.
• Support Marie’s Committee work, liaising with the related team as necessary.
• To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House.
• Diary management and event organisation.
• Maintain and utilise knowledge of relevant legislation, including the impact on Chelmsford.
• Draft parliamentary questions, Urgent Question applications, Early Day Motions and amendments to legislation.
• Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them.
• Research local, regional or national issues to support the MPs' work.
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups.
• To produce and present high quality written reports, briefing notes, and professional advice.
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed.
• Undertake supervisory responsibility, as required.
• Occasional work from the Chelmsford office may be required.

There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours, including assisting with events with the MP as requested.

Skills required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Parliamentary processes and procedure.
• Previous experience in a similar role in Westminster is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well both in a team and independently, in a high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of, and confidence with, basic IT programmes.
• The ability to take initiative and prioritise workload under pressure.
• A commitment to the values of the Liberal Democrats.