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Reference: 31993

Date Added: 20 October 2011
Closing Date: 4 November 2011

Job Title: Intern/Volunteer

Working For: Jake Berry MP (Rossendale and Darwen)

Location: London

Salary: Travel and food expenses reimbursed

Length of Contract:

Job Details

The job is located in Westminster.

Skills required:

  • drafting press releases
  • dealing with media enquiries
  • handling constituent enquiries
  • conducting research
  • assisting the Parliamentary Assistant in her duties

The successful applicant with have strong written, numeracy, IT and organisational skills and be sympathetic to the Conservative Party's aims and beliefs. Both full time and part time applications will be considered. This position will provide an excellent opportunity for candidates to further enhance their CVs and gain valuable political and office-based experience. The opportunity would suit a student, recent graduate or an individual who is looking to learn more about how Westminster works.

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 4 November 2011

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews to take place on 10 November.  Internship to commence as soon as possible but before 6 December.

Application Details

Please forward your cv with covering letter to milly.skriczka@parliament.uk on or before 4 November.

Website: http://www.jakeberry.org

Additional Notes