Satvir Kaur MP is seeking to recruit a Parliamentary Assistant for her Westminster office to cover Maternity Leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Research local, regional, or national issues to support the MP’s work.
• To produce and present high-quality written reports, speeches, briefing notes, and professional advice
• Deal with complex and sensitive queries and correspondence on MP’s behalf, including drafting and signing letters.
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, media, lobbyists, and pressure groups.
• Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them
• Attend, participate in and take action notes at meetings as appropriate
• Diary Management in support of the Office Manager
• Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
• Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues
• Progress casework as required
• Project Work
• Provide generalist admin support including acting as first point of contact for visitors and constituency groups visiting Parliament
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally, including regular visits to the constituency office

Skills & Experience:

• Willingness to learn and undertake training
• A high standard of written work
• An interest in current affairs and policy issues
• A can-do and proactive attitude
• Personable and able to communicate with people from all backgrounds
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experienced working as part of a team.

This is a London based role, applicants must be able to work from Parliament