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Reference: 46897

Date Added: 1 August 2014
Closing Date: 10 August 2014

Job Title: Caseworker

Working For: David Lidington MP (Aylesbury)

Location: London

Salary: According to IPSA pay scales

Length of Contract:

Job Details

The role will be focused on the management of constituency casework, as well as developing an in-depth knowledge of the Aylesbury constituency. Good communication, IT office skills and an understanding and empathy for the residents and the area are all required. The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and positive attitude and be keen to help local people.

This position is full-time and based in Mr Lidington’s Westminster office. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing information, advice and support to individuals on a range of local and national issues.
• Liaising with government agencies, the voluntary sector and others to resolve problems.
• Drafting correspondence to constituents and organisations in relation to casework.
• Assisting with office administration as needed.
• Attending meetings and constituency visits, including constituency surgeries, with the MP.

Skills required:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good presentation and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload and work unsupervised to strict deadlines.
• Willingness to be a key member of a small team.

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: 10 August 2014

Interview/Start Dates

Initial interviews will be on Thursday 14 August and final interviews will be on 1 September. The start date will be as soon as possible after appointment.

Application Details

Please submit a CV and covering letter addressed to David Lidington, to Kieran Sinclair at sinclairk@parliament.uk. For further information please telephone 020 7219 4573.

Website: http://www.davidlidington.co.uk

Additional Notes

4 August 2014: the closing date for this ad has been extended from 8 August to 10 August 2014.