Reference: 47372
Date Added: 2 September 2014
Closing Date: 15 September 2014
Job Title: Casework and Digital Communications Volunteer
Working For: Tom Brake MP (Carshalton and Wallington)
Location: London
Salary: Reasonable travel and lunch expenses
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Tom Brake is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to assist his casework team and to help Tom communicate his work as an MP using digital communications.
A bespoke training plan would be agreed between Tom and the successful candidate but could be involved in the following:
• Assisting the casework team
• Researching local issues
• Drafting press releases
• Monitoring and analysing Tom's social media presence
• Website development
• Drafting email newsletters
This opportunity would particularly suit someone who is keen to develop skills and experience related to digital communications.
All training will be given as necessary - no previous experience is required. But - we are looking for people with strong writing and ICT skills, who have experience of multi media platforms, creative thinkers, enthusiastic, and supportive of Lib Dem aims and values (membership not necessary.)
Applications from people looking to undertake the role on a flexible basis are particularly welcome. Any placement would be for a maximum of 3 months.
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: 15 September 2014
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will be held in Westminster or Carshalton and dates are flexible.
Application Details
Please send your CV and short covering letter to info@tombrake.co.uk.
If you wish to discuss the role in more detail please contact Jo on 0208 255 8155.
Website: http://www.tombrake.co.uk