Parliamentary Assistant

Deadline: Midday Tuesday 17th September 2024

Job Details 

• 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. To include Brexit and local planning outcomes
• 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
• 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
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc.
• Project Work
• 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

Key things we’re after from you

You know how to get things done
You’re hot on deadlines, can bash out a strong email in no time, and aren’t afraid to just pick up the phone to whoever to get a task over the line. 

You’ve got a political mind
You’ll always be thinking about how Josh can use Parliament and its procedures to put Eastbourne centre stage. You know what activity can capture the attention of the Government, the media and the public.

You can multitask with ease
You’re organised enough to manage lots of simultaneous demands from residents, the staff team and Josh without losing your cool, losing sight of your goals, nor losing your magic touch. You might even be a fan of project management tools like Monday.com.

You care enough to get stuck right in
You’re invested in our mission to empower the people of Eastbourne, and to help Josh to be the best MP he can be. You’re prepared to roll up your sleeves and are a ‘yes and…’ kind of person, not a ‘computer says no’ kind of person.

You’re tech savvy
You’re a digital demon when it comes to diary management, inbox management, file storage and other office systems. You’re comfortable with trialling new tech, and might even be as geeky as Josh about using AI to boost efficiency.