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Reference: 35010

Date Added: 31 May 2012
Closing Date: 14 June 2012

Job Title: Diary, Fundraising, Press and Communication Intern

Working For: John Leech MP & Manchester Withington Liberal Democrats

Location: Based in Didsbury, Manchester

Salary: None - volunteer

Length of Contract:

Job Details

This intern role is to provide an opportunity for a candidate to develop a wide range of marketable skills including Fundraising, Press, E-Communications and Diary work. You will be supporting the work of the Head of Diary and E Communication, local councillors, other volunteers and John Leech MP.

John Leech MP has a strong role to play in championing the constituents of South Manchester. He is also a member of the Transport Select Committee, as well as being active on a number of all party parliamentary groups (chairing two), and working hard to represent his constituents in Parliament.

He strongly believes in keeping his constituents informed through a range of channels, including a Web page, Blog, Twitter, Press Releases, leaflets and interviews with the media

This gives the successful candidate an opportunity to develop skills such as:

  • Keeping and managing the MP's diary
  • Fundraising
  • E Communication
  • Copy, Media & Press work

You will be helping John communicate with his constituents, and raising funds to pay for that communication. This would be a full-time role, however we would welcome applications from those unable to work full-time.

Applicants will need to demonstrate team working, computer, and writing skills and an understanding of confidentiality. We expect an excellent standard of written and verbal communication along with an energetic can-do attitude. Excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humour are also keenly desired.

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: 14 June 2012

Interview/Start Dates

Interview date(s): in Westminster Thursday 20th June 2012 and in Manchester Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th June 2012.

Starting date by arrangement and can be any time from interview date until 16th July.

Application Details

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Simon Ashley on 0161 434 3334 .

Applications (a CV and covering letter) should be sent to
Simon Ashley via email simon.ashley@parliament.uk 
or by post 8 Gawsworth Avenue, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 5NF.

Website: http://www.johnleechmp.wordpress.com

Additional Notes