Reference: 36307
Date Added: 15 August 2012
Closing Date: 31 August 2012
Job Title: Parliamentary Intern (voluntary)
Working For: Norman Baker MP (Lewes)
Location: London
Salary: Travel costs and a lunch allowance will be provided
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Norman Baker MP, the Lib Dem Transport Minister, is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join his Westminster Office for an internship up to Christmas, ideally working four days a week, but there can be flexibility.
The internship will allow the successful candidate to gain a valuable insight into the workings of Parliament and develop skills that will assist them in their future employment.
You do not have to be educated to a university level to apply for this position, but the following qualities are essential:
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A good sense of humour
- An interest in politics
- Reliable
- Good attention to detail
- Computer literate in word and excel
- Strong knowledge of social media
- Sympathetic to the values and policies of the Lib Dems
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.
W4MP Note:
The role being advertised is a voluntary one. As such, there are no set hours and responsibilities and you should be free to come and go as you wish. If the post demands set hours and/or has a specific job description you may be deemed to be a ‘worker’ and be covered by National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage legislation. See http://www.w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/
advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/volunteers/what-is-the-national-minimum-wage/ for more information about National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage.
Closing Date: 31 August 2012
Interview/Start Dates
The interviews will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday the 11th of September, with the internship to start shortly afterwards.
Application Details
If you wish to apply, please send your CV and an A4 covering letter to David Orr-Ewing at orrewingd@parliament.uk.
Website: http://www.normanbaker.org.uk/