Job Description:

• Research local, regional, or national issues to support the MP’s work and write briefings accordingly
• Deal with complex queries on the MP’s behalf, including drafting letters, speech-writing, and responding to consultations
• Maintain and utilise knowledge of relevant legislation, including impact on the local constituency
• Keep up to date with parliamentary business, including debates, legislation, motions and Hansard. Ensure the MP is fully briefed questions and motions likely to be raised in Parliament.
• Understand current and upcoming legislation and its impact on the constituency.
• Diary management for days the MP is in Westminster
• Arrange, attend and participate in meetings as appropriate
• Provide general administrative support
• Undertake casework as required
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours, e.g. attending events with the MP

Person Specification:

• A can-do, dedicated and proactive approach
• Self-motivated, well-organised and able work to very tight deadlines
• Personable and able to communicate with people from all backgrounds
• A high standard of written work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and resolve issues before they escalate
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party
• Experience working or volunteering in political environments preferred