Parliamentary Assistant & Communications Officer

Liberal Democrats; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liberal Democrats in Greater London are seeking an organised professional to support a Member of Parliament with research, briefing packs, external communications, diary management and liaison with media and stakeholders.

You will analyse policy issues, prepare briefing materials, monitor media trends, and provide general administrative support, with occasional travel and after-hours work expected.

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.
• 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 parliamentary business including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates; national and constituency issues.
• Diary Management.
• Efficient data and file management to ensure compliance with data protection legislation.
• Give advice on policy issues.
• Advise on relevant legislation and upcoming business affecting the constituency.
• Help draft amendments for reports and prepare briefing material.
• Maintain positive relationships with parties, public, groups, suppliers and Westminster as required.
• Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues.
• Monitor social media activity and report trends to the Office Manager/MP.
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions, etc.
• Provide generalist admin support.
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries.
• Supervise staff members where appropriate.
• There may be a requirement to work outside normal hours and travel occasionally.
• Advise and ensure the MP is briefed on potential questions and motions in the House.
• Undertake research on relevant subjects and disseminate findings.
• Work with communications/casework colleagues to identify impacts from research.

Skills

Data analysis

Policy research

Briefing notes

Media monitoring

Stakeholder liaison

Diary management

Administrative support

Speechwriting support

Job description

• 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.
• 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

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.