Reference: 38168
Date Added: 2 January 2013
Closing Date: 16 January 2013
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. Ideally the successful candidate will work four days a week, but there can be flexibility, and will be able to commit to a minimum three month period.
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: 16 January 2013
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will take place in Westminister on the afternoon of Wednesday the 23rd of January and the candidate should be available to start the role 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/