• Compilation of briefing packs for MPs, taking notes of meetings and drafting appropriate submissions.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business, including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates, etc. This would include issues of importance both nationally and in the constituency.
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions, etc.
• Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation.
• Engage confidentially and professionally, with care and integrity, with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face-to-face.
• Advise on policy issues.
• Help draft amendments for reports and prepare briefing material.
• Maintain positive on-going relationships with all parties, including members of the public, groups, suppliers, and Westminster where required.
• Monitor local, regional, and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues.
• Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them.
• Lead on project work as required.
• Take ownership of certain casework as required.
• 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.

The successful candidate will be:
•⁠ ⁠a self-starter who can work independently, as well as in a team.
•⁠ ⁠a clear and quick thinker who will comfortably prioritise, action and complete responsibilities.
•⁠ ⁠comfortable with working in a busy office.
•⁠ ⁠able to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.
•⁠ ⁠a confident and concise writer, with great attention to detail.
•⁠ ⁠sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party.