Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Westminster office.
Draft responses to correspondence and enquiries from constituents, including casework.
Deal with incoming telephone, email and visitor enquiries.
Undertaking research into a wide range of local, national and international issues, presenting results orally and in writing; eg for policy letters, articles, briefings and press releases.
Liaise with constituents, other MPs’ offices, national bodies and members of the public.
Assist with Chris’ various political campaigns.
Undertake other duties as and when required.

Essential skills:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to conduct independent research into a range of issues.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to synthesise large volumes of information quickly and think outside of the box.
Ability to prioritise different projects and work to tight deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to fit easily into a small team.
A willingness to visit the constituency from time to time, as required.
A sense of humour, or at least the ability to pretend jokes are funny.