Reference: 37800
Date Added: 29 November 2012
Closing Date: 15 January 2013
Job Title: Constituency Intern
Working For: Rob Wilson MP (Reading East)
Location: Reading
Salary: Voluntary role, but local travel expenses and lunch allowance are paid
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Rob Wilson MP is looking for an intern for his busy constituency office in Caversham, Reading.
The ideal candidate will be a graduate who is looking for a firm grounding in working for an MP. The candidate would ideally be able to commit to a three month internship where a reference will be provided on successful completion. Hours will be flexible and can be negotiated around other commitments.
Responsibilities will be varied and include:
- Assisting the team with the day-to-day working of the office such as filing and posting correspondence.
- Accompanying constituency staff and the Member of Parliament to meetings.
- Assisting with the preparation of press releases and media briefings.
- Assisting with constituency and policy correspondence.
- Assisting with keeping the website up to date.
The successful candidate should have:
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Good organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and to meet deadlines.
- The ability to work in a sensitive and confidential manner.
If you can't commit to working regularly, we are also on the lookout for casual volunteers to help out when possible around the office. These positions would be suited to college or university students seeking work experience or looking to support the work of their local MP.
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: 15 January 2013
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will be held immediately after the closing date. Although in exceptional circumstance an appointment may be made before the closing date. The internship will commence as soon as possible after the position has been offered.
Application Details
Please send your CV and a covering letter stating why you believe you are the right person for this position to: eliza.richardson@parliament.uk
or 12a South View Park, Marsack Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AF.
Website: http://www.robwilsonmp.com