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Reference: 46802

Date Added: 29 July 2014
Closing Date: 8 August 2014

Job Title: Constituency Work Experience

Working For: Simon Hughes MP (Bermondsey and Old Southwark)

Location: London

Salary: Expenses paid up to a zone 1-6 travel card and a £5 daily lunch allowance (3 days a week)

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Simon Hughes MP is currently looking to offer one or more enthusiastic and committed individuals work experience in his constituency. Ideally work experience opportunities are offered on a three month basis, but with the possibility of an extension. 

As part of his work in the constituency, Simon is particularly keen to help local residents gain the skills they need to access employment opportunities so applications from constituents are particularly welcome, though all interested should apply. 

The role will involve assisting with casework, advice surgeries, meetings and other general administration. This is a great opportunity for candidates to gain valuable experience in a busy constituency office.

Applicants must possess excellent written skills, good organisational and interpersonal skills, a good telephone manner and a willingness to complete tasks quickly and to a high standard. They must also be able to commit to working at least three days a week.

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.

W4MP Note:
The role being advertised is a voluntary one. As such, there are no set hours and responsibilities and you should be free to come and go as you wish. If the post demands set hours and/or has a specific job description you may be deemed to be a ‘worker’ and be covered by National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage legislation. See http://www.w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/
advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/volunteers/what-is-the-national-minimum-wage/
for more information about National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage.

Closing Date: 8 August 2014

Interview/Start Dates

Closing Date is 4pm on Friday 8th August 2014.

Interview Dates: 11th - 15th August 2014. 

Start Date: 1st September 2014.

Application Details

Please send a copy of your CV and a short covering letter, setting out why you wish to apply for work experience, to Kirsty Grove, Office Manager at kirsty@southwark-libdems.org.uk.

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

Additional Notes