Alison Hume MP is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Parliamentary Assistant with strong political acumen to join her Parliamentary team. The role will focus on supporting Alison’s work and interests in Parliament across a wide range of policy areas, as part of the team supporting the constituents of Scarborough and Whitby.

Applicants should have a detailed understanding of the daily workings and processes of Parliament and a good understanding of supporting a busy and dynamic MP. Alison is looking for a staff member who is proactive, and a strong team player.

Applications are welcome from a diverse variety of backgrounds, people and perspectives. We are building a welcoming and inclusive staff team.
This role is predominantly Westminster based with some travel to the constituency also required.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Ensure the Member is accurately informed on key issues, and is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• Working with the constituency team to ensure projects dovetail between Parliament and the constituency
• Horizon scanning to identify opportunities to pursue topics of local importance and to progress priority campaigns
• Research local, regional, national or international issues to support the MP's work
• To produce and present high quality written reports, briefing notes, and professional advice
• Maintaining routine policy and campaign casework and undertaking complex policy casework as required
• Drafting Parliamentary Questions, speeches and articles.

Requirements:

• Parliamentary experience essential and a good knowledge of the resources available to MPs
• Excellent political judgement and the ability to think and plan strategically.
• A positive attitude, self-motivating, using initiative and creativity in dealing with the variety of tasks and multiple priorities that Westminster presents daily.
• Experience performing a wide range of tasks whilst managing a heavy and fast paced workload
• Outstanding written and verbal skills, with keen attention to detail
• Professionalism, diplomacy, and political awareness are essential
• Some out of hours working will be required.
• Identify with the aims and objectives of the Labour Party.