Roger Williams MP

Job & Person Specification

(Roger Williams MP)

Job Title:

Senior Secretary

Salary Range:

£18,000 - £27,000 Pro Rata

Working Hours:

3 days per week

Appointment Type:

Permanent

Location:

Constituency Office, 4 Watergate, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9AN

Purpose of Job

To provide the Member of Parliament with constituency and publicity support ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.

Main Duties

• Liaise on behalf of the Member with relevant groups/personnel at Westminster and within the Constituency, including liaison with outside organisations and the general public.
  • Communicate and liaise effectively with a wide variety of contacts including MPs, Lords, Councillors, volunteers, party members and members of the public.
• Monitor coverage in the media and liaise with the media/groups/associations as necessary.
• Draft letters and documents as required by the Member of Parliament and undertake general administrative duties as may be required.
• Competent use of IT including Microsoft Office, email and internet to set up and maintain spreadsheets and undertake research.
• Develop and maintain the Member's website and Constituency databases.

Person Specification

Essential

• A degree in a relevant subject, equivalent qualifications or suitable experience.

• Effective organisation and planning skills with the ability to work on own initiative to tight deadlines, flexibly while managing a range of tasks.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a range of people.
  • Effective IT skills particularly using Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work within a political context demonstrating sensitivity and ensuring that the highest standards of confidentiality are upheld.

• Driving Licence and use of a car as some additional travel may be required.

Desirable

• An understanding of current affairs and issues of relevance to Wales and an interest in the Welsh political system.
• Experience of working in a political environment or political campaigning.

Experience of working with voluntary organisations.

Closing Date:

Friday 8^th June 2012

Interviews:

Monday 18^th June 2012

Contact:

Debra Williams - 01874 625739 - williamsdh@parliament.uk