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Reference: 47375

Date Added: 2 September 2014
Closing Date: 11 September 2014

Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant

Working For: Jackie Doyle Price MP (Thurrock)

Location: London

Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Will have good written communication skills, be able to manage competing priorities, and work well under pressure within a very fast-paced environment. He or she will be impeccably organised with the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with Members of Parliament and the wider public.

Will need to be self-motivated, conscientious, and an all-round hands-on team player. The successful candidate must have a strong work ethic, purposeful sense of initiative, and precise attention to detail. A good sense of humour is an advantage.

Previous Parliamentary or Conservative Party experience would be strongly desirable, and the ability to demonstrate excellent political judgement is essential.

Key responsibilities:
• Respond effectively and courteously to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents and various local and national organisations.
• Provide effective administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Westminster Office.
• Draft a range of documents including press releases and articles with a particular focus on local issues.
• Liaise with relevant groups/personnel in Westminster and the Constituency, and answering Westminster based telephone enquiries.
• Other duties as directed.

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: 11 September 2014

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after closing date.

Application Details

Applicants should submit a CV and a short covering letter outlining their suitability for the role by email to Emma Willis at willise@parliament.uk.

Website: http://www.jackiedoyleprice.com

Additional Notes