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Reference: 40775

Date Added: 19 June 2013
Closing Date: 28 June 2013

Job Title: Constituency Intern

Working For: Sir Malcolm Bruce MP (Gordon)

Location: Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

Salary: £6.50/hour

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Sir Malcolm Bruce, MP for Gordon, is looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious intern to join his constituency office. This temporary two month post would suit someone wishing to gain experience in a busy office assisting Malcolm with his local casework, diary and summer tour.

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
  • Assisting with the preparations for the Member’s constituency summer tour

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
  • Sympathy with the values and aims of the Liberal Democrats

Up to 37.5 hours/week fixed term contract of 8 weeks.

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: 28 June 2013

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews on 5th July 2013 in Inverurie, with the successful candidate starting as soon as possible after this date.

Application Details

Please send a CV (max two sides of A4) and covering letter/email, including details of your availability and why you think you are suitable for this role, to Rosemary Bruce at: brucer@parliament.uk.

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

Additional Notes