Reference: 35307
Date Added: 25 June 2012
Closing Date: 20 July 2012
Job Title: Voluntary Internship
Working For: Martin Vickers MP (Cleethorpes)
Location: London
Salary: Unpaid
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Martin Vickers, Member of Parliament for Cleethorpes, is looking to appoint a bright, reliable and hard-working individual to assist in his Westminster office.
The successful candidate will gain an insight into the various activities of an MP’s Parliamentary office and have the opportunity to develop their skills in a unique and challenging environment. The role is ideal for recent graduates looking for work experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the day-to-day running of the office.
- Some administrative duties.
- Research.
- Assisting with policy correspondence.
Requirements:
- A strong understanding of the constituency is essential.
- High quality IT skills and an attention to detail.
- Good organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
- The ability to work in a sensitive and confidential manner.
- Commitment to the Conservative Party and its values.
Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 20 July 2012
Interview/Start Dates
An appointment may be made before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Application Details
Please email your CV and a page-long covering letter to Tyson Taylor at tyson.taylor@parliament.uk with the subject line “Parliamentary Internship”.
Please send these documents in a Word document. Your CV should be no more than two pages long. Interviews will take place in Westminster during the recess.
Website: http://www.martinvickers.co.uk/