The Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP is looking to recruit an organised, politically aware and highly motivated Parliamentary Assistant to join his team.

This is an excellent opportunity to support the parliamentary work of an active constituency MP. The successful candidate will undertake research, prepare detailed briefings and help ensure Graham is fully informed on parliamentary, policy and constituency matters.
The successful candidate will have excellent research and written communication skills, strong organisational skills, with experience of diary management and the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Graham's diary and ensure all entries are accurate and complete.
Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Graham is accurately informed on key issues
Assist in writing external communications including speeches.
Compilation of briefing packs, take notes of meetings and draft appropriate submissions
Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business and the local constituency.
Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency
Maintain positive on-going relationships with all parties including members of the public, groups, suppliers and Westminster where required
Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc.
Respond to routine correspondence, including campaign emails and casework.
There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel to the constituency.
To advise and ensure Graham is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
Arrange parliamentary events.