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.