Reference: 47237
Date Added: 21 August 2014
Closing Date: 25 August 2014
Job Title: Intern
Working For: Laura Sandys MP (South Thanet)
Location: London
Salary: Pay scale in line with IPSA
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Laura Sandys is looking for an intern to assist in the daily running of her Westminster office. The ideal candidate will be bright and enthusiastic, with a good degree and keen interest in Conservative politics.
Main responsibilities:
- Managing diary commitments
- Managing correspondence
- Providing advice on the Parliamentary timetable
- Other miscellaneous office tasks
The candidate should be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Good grasp of politics and ability to deal with issues sensitively
- Very strong work ethic
The role will provide a unique opportunity to experience the world of Westminster from inside Parliament. The best candidates will be able to demonstrate both their enthusiasm and their suitability for the role.
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: 25 August 2014
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will take place in the week of 25th August. Start date is flexible.
Application Details
Candidates should send their CV along with the answers to the following questions to kane.daniell@parliament.uk:
- Describe yourself.
- Give an example of where you have used your organisational skill to improve an outcome or avert a disaster.
- What do you think has been this Government's greatest achievement and why?
- Why are you interested in working in Parliament?
Combined answers should cover no more than 1 side of A4.
Website: http://telllaura.org.uk