Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant
Working For: Duncan Hames MP (Chippenham)
Location: London
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales, 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday
Job Details:
Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham, is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Parliamentary Assistant to join his busy Westminster Office. In this permanent role you will assist Duncan with research, briefings and supporting constituents in his parliamentary work. Working closely with Duncan and his team, this challenging role offers the opportunity to support the work of a Liberal Democrat MP in Westminster.
Responsibilities will include:
- To carry out research into issues as required, ensuring the Member is made aware of key points.
- To assist the member in their parliamentary work, and communicating in response to constituents.
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong communication skills, especially in writing
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- A proven ability to work without supervision, showing initiative
- A meticulous attention to getting details right
- A practical understanding of how Parliament works
- Experience of researching subjects from scratch and identifying key points concisely
Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See www.w4mp.org/html/msvo/main.asp for further info.
Closing Date: 10am, Tuesday 16th April 2013
Interview/Start Dates:
Interviews will be held in Westminster on Tuesday 23rd April and Wednesday 24th April 2013. Ideally the successful candidate will be available to start at the earliest available opportunity, but precise dates are negotiable.
How to apply:
Please send a CV and hand-written covering letter including details of your availability to Jane Crudge, Office of Duncan Hames MP, Avonbridge House, Bath Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB.
Website: www.duncanhames.org.uk
W4MP: http://www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.aspx?jobid=39624
Additional notes: A full job description is available from Jane Crudge by email on jane.crudge@parliament.uk.
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Job Title: Constituency Intern
Working For: Duncan Hames MP (Chippenham)
Location: Chippenham
Salary: National Living Wage, £7.45 p/hr, up to 40 hours p/wk, Fixed Term Contract
Job Details:
Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham, is looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious Intern to join his constituency office. This temporary 3 month post would suit someone wishing to gain experience in a busy office assisting Duncan with his local and policy casework.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with and monitoring incoming telephone and visitor enquiries, including efficient data and file management
- Helping to respond to constituents on matters and policy issues raised with the Member, drafting correspondence and undertaking research to assist with this
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong communication skills, especially in writing
- An ability to work both independently and within a team
- A meticulous attention to detail
- A friendly and polite telephone manner
- Office IT skills
- Be able to work as part of a team
Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See www.w4mp.org/html/msvo/main.asp for further info.
Closing Date: 10am, Monday 22nd April 2013
Interview/Start Dates:
Interviews will be held in Chippenham, the post commencing at the earliest available opportunity, but precise dates are negotiable.
How to apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter including details of your availability to Jane Crudge, Office of Duncan Hames MP, Avonbridge House, Bath Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB.
Website: www.duncanhames.org.uk
W4MP: http://www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.aspx?jobid=39625
Additional notes: A full job description is available from Jane Crudge by email on jane.crudge@parliament.uk.
