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Reference: 39625

Date Added: 4 April 2013
Closing Date: 22 April 2013

Job Title: Constituency Intern

Working For: Duncan Hames MP (Chippenham)

Location: Chippenham

Salary: National living wage (£7.45 per hour)

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham, is looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious Intern to join his constituency office. This temporary 3 month post would suit someone wishing to gain experience in a busy office assisting Duncan with his local and policy casework.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with and monitoring incoming telephone and visitor enquiries, including efficient data and file management
  • Helping to respond to constituents on matters and policy issues raised with the Member, drafting correspondence and undertaking research to assist with this

The successful candidate will have:

  • Strong communication skills, especially in writing
  • An ability to work both independently and within a team
  • A meticulous attention to detail
  • A friendly and polite telephone manner
  • Office IT skills
  • Be able to work as part of a team

Up to 40 hours p/w. Fixed-term contract.

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: 22 April 2013

Interview/Start Dates

Please note the closing date is 10am on Monday 22nd April 2013.

Interviews will be held in Chippenham, the post commencing at the earliest available opportunity, but precise dates are negotiable.

Application Details

Please send a CV and covering letter including details of your availability to Jane Crudge, Office of Duncan Hames MP, Avonbridge House, Bath Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB.

A full job description is available from Jane Crudge by email on jane.crudge@parliament.uk.

Website: http://www.duncanhames.org.uk

Additional Notes