Jeff Smith MP is recruiting for a full-time Policy Caseworker/Communication Support Officer, to join his busy Constituency office.

Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a small team. A good telephone manner and strong written skills are essential. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, responsible, able to use initiative and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.

The following skills are essential:
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and confidence interacting with people at all levels;
• Extremely organised and able to prioritise a demanding workload to meet deadlines given;
• Able to deal with sensitive issues in a confidential and timely manner;
• Ability to work quickly and calmly under pressure in a small team or individually;
• Able to deal with high volumes of correspondence and other workload;
• Organised and able to prioritise a demanding workload to meet deadlines;
• Competent use of IT including proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Outlook and the internet;
• Knowledge of social media, including Facebook and Instagram;
• Good knowledge and understanding of local and national political issues and how Parliament works;
• Sympathy with Labour Party values;