A wonderful opportunity for those assistants interested in the political world to join the office of one of Parliament's youngest and brightest new MPs. Based on the Parliamentary estate in Westminster, we are seeking candidates with excellent administrative skills to work in this most challenging of environments.
This role is ideally suited for those individuals keen to make a mark in the Westminster Village. Ambitious, determined, no-nonsense, humble, articulate and bright are the key characteristics we seek.
Personal Qualities
- A perfectionist with great attention to detail
- Proactive and not reactive
- A born organiser
- Diplomacy and plenty of empathy when dealing with constituency matters
- Integrity and confidentiality in buckets
- Resilience and a sense of humour
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to cope with competing demands
Skill Requirements
- Ideally degree educated but with a minimum of 5 GCSE (or equivalents) A-C
- Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken)
- Proficiency across the MS Office suite of Applications
- Touch typing (at least 60 WPM)
- Audio typing and shorthand advantageous
- At least two years experience in an administrative position
- Experience of managing projects and budgets an advantage
To APPLY visit: http://www.secsinthecity.co.uk/job/3643484/senior-secretary-personal-assistant-to-member-of-parliament-westminster/