Job Details
Matt Bishop MP, Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean is looking for a Personal Assistant to join his team. This job is based in Coleford, in the Forest of Dean.
This is a full-time temporary role (5 days a week) for 3 months initially.
Candidates should be highly literate and personable with a good telephone manner. They should be extremely well organised with a strong attention to detail in a time pressured situation and be able to act independently and use their initiative.
They will report directly to Matt.
Candidates must be able to show a commitment to the aims and values of the Labour Party.
Key responsibilities and skills
* Assist with arrangements for events - this may include venue research and bookings; compiling and managing guest-lists; liaising with suppliers; and providing on-the day event support as required.
* Database management using office software (e.g. Microsoft Office) to handle administrative cases.
* Diary Management.
* Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation.
* Engage professionally, confidentially and with care and integrity with members of the public through a variety of methods.
* Ensure the office is fully equipped.
* Handle administrative arrangements for meetings with members of the public/MP surgeries.
* Liaise with suppliers when required regarding office supplies and security.
* Minute taking.
* Open, handle and action email and post.
* Photocopying, filing, record-keeping and typing correspondence.
* Respond to enquiries by telephone and email, passing on queries to another team member/MP as appropriate.