Reference: 47272
Date Added: 26 August 2014
Closing Date: 3 September 2014
Job Title: Parliamentary Intern/Volunteer
Working For: Nick Hurd MP (Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner)
Location: London
Salary: Reasonable travel and lunch expenses – in line with the IPSA volunteer agreement
Length of Contract:
Job Details
To offer a voluntary Westminster based internship for around 3 months.
Main areas of work could include:
• Supporting the office with research on local, regional, national and international issues
• Undertaking general administrative tasks
• Assisting with the work of other colleagues as required and communicating appropriately with internal and external contacts
• Other ad-hoc duties as required
Candidates should have the following skills and qualities:
• Good communication and administrative skills
• Literate in Microsoft Office software, including MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel
• Experience of working with members of the public is desirable
• Good team work ethic is essential
• Have knowledge of, and sympathy for, the aims and policies of the Conservative Party
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: 3 September 2014
Interview/Start Dates
Please be aware the position may be filled if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.
To start ASAP.
Application Details
Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants securing an interview will receive a response.
Please send a CV with short covering letter to nick.hurd.mp@parliament.uk.
Website: http://www.nickhurd.com