Apsana Begum MP is looking to recruit a highly self-motivated individual with a strong background in and experience of working on parliamentary processes and legislative procedures. This role will suit someone has strong written, analytical and leadership skills and is a team player. This is a full-time role based in London.

Key responsibilities

Parliamentary, legislative and policy work

• Advise the Member of policy and legislative issues, maintaining knowledge of bills, Early Day Motions, Questions and debates
• Prepare for debates and legislation, drafting parliamentary speeches, interventions, articles, press releases, reports and briefings
• Respond to the media, lobbyists and pressure groups, dealing with high-level queries and complaints
• Have final signoff on all relevant delegated areas such as letters and take ownership of certain casework as required such as complex policy

Strategy, projects and supervision

• Establish and develop appropriate strategies, advising the Member on potential questions and motions
• Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them
• Build relationships and liaise with key contacts and stakeholders including academics and industry policy experts
• Lead on project work
• Undertake supervisory responsibility as required, including coaching and mentoring

Research, reporting and analysis

• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data and produce briefings
• Research local, regional or national issues to support the MPs' work

Communications, stakeholder and press management

• Develop, manage and maintain highly effective external communication (proactive and reactive) presence and evaluate impact
• Prepare media plans, briefings, draft press releases, quotes and liaise with all media
• Oversee, monitor and update online platforms for e.g. website and social media
• Monitor local, regional and national issues and media coverage online and social media

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.

This is a full-time role based on 37.5 hours per week.