Parliamentary Assistant & Communications Officer Forster MP

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Assist in writing external communications including speeches for the MP
• 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. This would include issues of importance both nationally and in the local constituency.
• Diary Management
• Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation
• 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.
• 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
  Additional responsibilities
• Produce press releases, liaise with the media, meeting deadlines as appropriate
• Establish, monitor and update a social media and online presence in the constituency. Produce online graphics and video content.

Closing date is Sunday 18 th October.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will also be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard administered by Parliament's Members’ Staff Verification Office.