Liz Kendall MP is looking for a highly motivated Senior Parliamentary Assistant to join her Parliamentary team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual with excellent writing and communication skills, and a strong political awareness.

This role is Westminster based.
Key responsibilities:
• Monitor local, regional, and national media coverage to brief the Member on key policy issues and current affairs.
• Assist with preparation for media appearances.
• Draft briefings and reports
• Draft national and local comms effectively, including social media, graphics, and news articles.
• Attend events in Parliament with the Member or on her behalf.
• Effectively deal with complex policy cases.
• Support drafting policy responses.
• 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.
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency.
• Be flexible in responding to urgent and pressing matters.

Requirements:
• Experience of work in an MPs office, political environment, or similar.
• Excellent political judgement, with the ability to think and plan strategically.
• Experience performing a wide range of tasks whilst managing a fast-paced workload.
• Experience in the media environment and digital communications.
• Outstanding written and verbal skills, with keen attention to detail.
• A team player with a positive attitude, self-motivating, organised, and adaptable.
• Some out of hours working will be required.
• Occasional travel to the constituency will be required
• Share the aims, values, and objectives of the Labour Party.