Priti Patel MP is looking for a hardworking and committed Caseworker to join her busy Westminster office.

The successful applicant will:

• Liaise with local and national government, government agencies and the private and voluntary sectors to advocate and represent constituents.
• Provide help, advice and support to constituents over the telephone and in writing on both local, national and personal issues.
• Organise regular surgeries and provide briefings for the Member. Travel to the constituency to assist with surgeries may be necessary.
• Organise meetings in the constituency and Parliament on the Member’s behalf.
• Manage large caseload to tight deadlines, prioritising cases and reporting urgent cases to the Member where necessary.
• Maintain a detailed log of actions undertaken and understand data protection requirements and protocol relating to MPs’ casework.
• Diary support where necessary.

Additional information:

Experience working for an MP or in a similar role preferred.  Familiarity with CMITS, PRU and other resources designed to assist with casework will be helpful.  High quality written and verbal communication skills, along with tact and diplomacy, vital. 

Support for the Conservative Party and its aims is essential.

Evening and weekend work may be necessary.

Education: minimum of a 2:1 degree.