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Job Title:                              Secretary

 

Working for:                       Kelly Tolhurst MP (Rochester & Strood)

 

Location:                              Constituency based (Rochester)

 

Salary:                                   In line with IPSA pay scales

 

Job Details:                         Kelly Tolhurst is looking to recruit a Secretary to assist her in the Constituency Office at Rochester.

 

The successful applicant will have a strong work ethic, be highly motivated and be able to work as part of a small team.  They should be able to manage a large workload and demonstrate a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.

 

Responsibilities will include:

  • Diary management – Constituency & Parliamentary
  • Arranging events, tours and visits in constituency & Westminster.
  • Full range of secretarial and administrative support, including: telephone and visitor enquiries, responding to email and letters, efficient file management.
  • Establishing relationships and liaising with community groups and constituents.
  • Attend meetings when required
  • Provide support to caseworker and cover to other staff members as required
  • Opening and dispatching mail

     

    The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
  • Excellent writing and IT skills (Microsoft packages, internet research, social media and websites)
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Able to take the initiative and work proactively
  • A good understanding of the Rochester & Strood constituency.
  • Ability to manage own workload and work to tight deadlines

     

    Closing date:                       10th February 2017

     

    Interview/ Start date:     We may appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

     

    How to apply:                     Applicants should send their CVs with a covering letter outlining your experience and including your current and expected salary to kelly.tolhurst.mp@parliament.uk.