I’m recruiting for a full time Parliamentary Assistant to be based in my Westminster Office. The main duties of the role will include:
- Keeping up to date with Parliamentary bills, early day motions, legislation and debates
- Undertaking research, usually from readily available sources
- Provide briefings on policy issues, potential questions and motions put to the house
- Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc
- Give advice on policy issues
- Monitor media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues
- Management of Liz’s Westminster diary
- Respond to policy correspondence and enquiries
- Provide generalist admin support
Required Skills
- The successful applicant will have a strong record of research
- Excellent communication skills, especially writing briefing materials and articles for print
- The ability to produce work of a high standard, often under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent time-management skills and the ability to prioritise own workload
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently and also as part of a small team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Previous Parliamentary experience is preferred but not essential
- A keen interest in politics and current affairs
Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Location: London
Salary Range: In line with IPSA guidelines
Closing Date: Friday 3rd May 2019
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will be held w/c 6th May. The successful applicant will start as soon as possible.
Application Details
To apply, please send your CV and 1 page covering letter to vicky.street {at} parliament(.)uk no later than 5pm on Friday 3rd May 2019. Interviews to be held in London w/c 6th May 2019.
