Are you a proactive and skilled communicator with a keen interest in politics? Our client, an esteemed organisation, is currently seeking a Parliamentary Correspondence Officer to join their dynamic team. As a key part of the correspondence unit, you will play a vital role in coordinating responses to elected representatives across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of our client's communication channels and ensure that accurate and timely responses are provided.
Start ASAP, duration 6 months, pay £15.50ph, hours full time, Monday to Friday, this is a hybrid role and the location of the office is Canary Wharf.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and respond to correspondence from elected representatives, ensuring prompt and accessible replies
- Support the Information Rights Team in handling Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulation, and Subject Access Requests
- Foster strong relationships across all directorates to meet statutory deadlines
- Provide advice and training to teams on response preparation
- Monitor relevant inboxes, promptly logging and actioning cases
- Stay informed about political developments and escalate sensitive issues when necessary
- Offer administrative support to the Information Rights and Correspondence team
- Support the wider communications team as needed
Essential Criteria:
- Has political awareness in the context of our organisation.
- Ability to absorb complex information quickly and communicate it clearly, in writing and orally, to staff at all
- Excellent proofreading skills, attention to detail and ability to identify what angles will be of interest to external
- Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and nurture contacts across all teams within our client.
Self-starter with experience of prioritising a varied and complex workload, to ensure competing demands and unpredictable deadlines are met.
If you are a self-starter with a passion for politics and exceptional communication skills, our client wants to hear from you! Join their team and contribute to their mission of delivering outstanding service and ensuring prompt and accurate responses. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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