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Scott Symonds

London

Summary

Intelligent, resourceful and committed with a proven-track record of working in varied administrative roles for senior individuals/organisations which require discretion. Adept at planning and delivering multiple projects at once and collaborating with team members. Experience of managing a busy diary, organising meeting and travel arrangements, and dealing with all types of correspondence and information governance. Knowledgeable about working with different professional stakeholders and leading on research, analysis and projects. An effective manager of a team with good leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Parliamentary Assistant

Craig Whittaker MP
London
07.2012 - Current

Supported a Member of Parliament with all duties. Managed all day to day political campaigns and engagement with electors. Campaign managed two successful re-election bids, managed a large team, directed the campaign, raised money, responded to media enquiries, designed campaign literature, etc. Managed a busy diary with many competing demands; responded to all enquiries from constituents and stakeholders preparing appropriate responses to all enquiries; conducted research and policy work; wrote speeches and prepared briefings; represented the MP in person; managed and responded to media enquiries and prepared written articles. Led a team of 5 members of staff in completing all administration duties to support the MP

Local Councillor & Deputy Leader of a Council

Calderdale Council
Halifax, Calderdale
05.2011 - 05.2021

A locally elected Councillor in a Metropolitan Borough Council. I held a variety of positions including Deputy Leader of the Council, Leader of the Opposition, and Chair of various Scrutiny Panels.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology

The University of Nottingham
Nottingham
09.2009 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

The University of Nottingham
Nottingham
09.2006 - 06.2009

PGCE - Secondary Education

Leeds Trinity University
Leeds
09.2010 - 07.2011

A-Levels - Economics

Rastrick High School
Brighouse

A-Levels - Geography

Rastrick High School
Brighouse

A-Levels - Sociology

Rastrick High School
Brighouse

A-Levels - Psychology

Rastrick High School
Brighouse

Skills

  • Administration Support
  • Diary Management
  • Communication skills
  • Managing a team
  • Collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Planning Projects
  • Used to working in sensitive environments
  • Using Initiative
  • Policy research
  • Analytical & Interpretative skills

Timeline

Parliamentary Assistant

Craig Whittaker MP
07.2012 - Current

Local Councillor & Deputy Leader of a Council

Calderdale Council
05.2011 - 05.2021

PGCE - Secondary Education

Leeds Trinity University
09.2010 - 07.2011

Master of Arts - Theology

The University of Nottingham
09.2009 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

The University of Nottingham
09.2006 - 06.2009

A-Levels - Economics

Rastrick High School

A-Levels - Geography

Rastrick High School

A-Levels - Sociology

Rastrick High School

A-Levels - Psychology

Rastrick High School
Scott Symonds