Reference: 46684
Date Added: 22 July 2014
Closing Date: 22 August 2014
Job Title: Junior Secretary
Working For: Gareth Johnson MP (Dartford)
Location: Dartford (though occasional work in London may be required)
Salary: Lower end of relevant IPSA pay scale
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Gareth Johnson MP is looking for a bright, enthusiastic and politically aware Junior Secretary to support him in his work in his constituency office in Dartford. Occasional travel to Westminster may be required. The role will include, but not be limited to:
- General office administration
- Responding to telephone enquiries
- Assisting with arrangements for surgeries
- Dealing with campaign letters
- Preparing general correspondence
The role would be an ideal opportunity for a recent school leaver or graduate seeking political experience.
The successful candidate is likely to:
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Be sympathetic to the views of the Conservative party
- Have some knowledge of local or national politics
Available as either a full or part time position.
Initial 6 month fixed-term contract.
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.
Closing Date: 22 August 2014
Interview/Start Dates
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
Anticipated starting date: as soon as possible but the candidate would ideally be in position by the beginning of October 2014.
Application Details
Please send a covering letter and copy of your CV to gareth.johnson.mp@parliament.uk.
Please state whether you are seeking a full or part time position and your current notice period in your application.
Only applicants through to the interview stage will be contacted.
Website: http://www.garethjohnsonmp.co.uk