Oh to be a SpAd huh?

Interesting, the Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, John Denham, is looking for a SpAd to assist in policy review and general work of shadowing the Business, Innovation and Skills department.

• The successful candidate will need:
• A strong knowledge of public policy as well as Parliamentary and political processes,
• A strong record of research and policy development in a fast moving environment,
• Excellent media skills with a record of working in a high-paced media environment,
• Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare written and oral briefings for senior stakeholders,
• Have substantive experience working within a political environment, and
• Possess exceptional organisational and decision making skills.

So, no business knowledge required for a job that will involve formulating Labour business policy!

Surely though there should be a skill requirement for the ability to spot a hidden microphone though?