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Reference: 40308

Date Added: 17 May 2013
Closing Date: 24 May 2013

Job Title: Parliamentary Internship

Working For: Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP (Sutton Coldfield)

Location: London

Salary: National minimum wage - £6.19 per hour

Length of Contract:

Job Details

The internship will provide the candidate with comprehensive knowledge of the work of an MP, experience of a working environment and a unique opportunity to develop highly marketable administrative, research and communication skills.

Ultimately, we aim to provide the successful candidate with meaningful work experience that enhances their employability and skills.

The internship is suitable for a gap year student, undergraduate or a recent graduate with an interest in British domestic politics.

The ideal candidate will:

  • be willing to learn;
  • have good organisational and time management skills;
  • have good interpersonal skills;
  • be able to perform in a team;
  • be sympathetic to Conservative Party values.

Full guidance and training will be provided throughout.

To get the most out of this opportunity we would ask applicants to be available for one Parliamentary session (approximately 3 months).

This is a full-time position.

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: 24 May 2013

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will be held during the first week of June with a view to an immediate start.

Application Details

Please email a CV with a short covering letter to sarah.ward@parliament.uk.

Website: http://www.andrew-mitchell-mp.co.uk/

Additional Notes