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Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant

Working For: Max Wilkinson MP (Cheltenham)

Location: London

Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Max Wilkinson MP is looking for a Parliamentary Assistant to work in his Westminster office.

The ideal candidate will be able to prioritise their workload and work with attention to detail.

Key responsibilities:

Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues
Assist in writing external communications including speeches for the MP
Assist with casework as required
Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate
Compilation of briefing packs for MPs, take notes of meetings and draft appropriate submissions
Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc.
Diary Management
Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation
Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
Exposure and management of complex cases
Give advice on policy issues
Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency
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
Monitor social media activity and report any relevant trends to the Office Manager/MP
Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc.
Progress casework as required
Project Management
Project Work
Provide generalist admin support
Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
Supervise staff members where appropriate
There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally
To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
Work with colleagues in communications/casework to identify potential impacts from the research work and disseminate them effectively

Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 19 July 2024

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews to take place in London on Thursday 08 August.

Application Details

To apply, please email a letter of application along with your CV to: cheltenhamresearcher@outlook.com