Mary Kelly Foy seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant for her Durham office. The role is full-time, fixed term for 12 months initially. Requests for part-time will be considered. Mary encourages applications from under-represented groups.

The ideal candidate will provide essential admin support to ensure the smooth operation of daily activities and will possess previous office experience, excellent communication skills, and a professional approach when dealing with the general public.
• Assist in compilation of briefing packs
• Assist with arrangements for events; this may include: venue research and bookings; compiling and managing guest-lists; liaising with suppliers; and providing on-the-day event support as required
• Database management using office software (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Diary Management
• Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation
• Engage professionally, confidentially and with care and integrity with members of the public, through a variety of methods
• Handling administrative arrangements for meetings with members of the public/MP surgeries
• Liaise with suppliers when required regarding office supplies and security
• Minute taking
• Open, handle and action email, post and social media enquiries
• Photocopying, filing, record-keeping and typing correspondence
• Provide administrative support in relation to MP's expenses scheme via IPSA Online
• Respond to enquiries by telephone, e mail and social media, passing on queries to another team members/MP as appropriate
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party
• Update social media on request

Requirements:
• Proven office experience with great organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong typing skills with attention to detail for accurate data entry
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Good communication skills, including professional phone etiquette
• Familiarity with creating social media content and updating Wordpress, and other, websites is desirable but not essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work outside of regular working hours on occasion