Cat Eccles, Member of Parliament for Stourbridge, Brierley Hill and Netherton is looking for a Senior Parliamentary Assistant to join her office in Westminster.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Deal with complex queries and complaints on the MPs' behalf, including drafting and signing letters
• Westminster Diary management and support the Office Manager from time to time to cover inbox triaging and the constituency diary when she is on annual leave.
• Establish and develop appropriate strategies around research development
• Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them
• Lead on key local campaigns and parliamentary project work as required
• Maintain and utilise knowledge of relevant legislation, including impact on the local constituency
• Prepare and present results for the purposes of briefing notes for committees, parliamentary questions, articles and press releases
• 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
• 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
• To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• To produce and present high quality written reports, briefing notes, and professional advice
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• To draft speeches, briefing and letters for the MP to a high standard within an often tight and demanding timeframe
• To undertake research and administrative work in line with the MP’s role at the Council of Europe (PACE), APPGs and unions.
• To be able to manage demanding workloads in a fast-paced environment
• The successful candidate will be required to work in the constituency office in Stourbridge from time to time throughout the year.