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Reference: 54811

Date Added: 16 February 2016
Closing Date: 26 February 2016

Job Title: Intern

Working For: Amanda Solloway MP (Derby North)

Location: Derby

Salary: Competitive

Length of Contract:

Job Details

The Office of Amanda Solloway, Member of Parliament for Derby North is seeking to fill a paid internship position for 1 Month.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join our Derby constituency office. This internship will provide an opportunity to learn about the workings of MP’s constituency office in Derby North. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with all tasks undertaken by the office and will report directly to the Office Manager to Amanda Solloway MP.

Role description and duties:
• Involvement in Amanda’s committee and delegation work
• Constituency casework
• Diary management
• General administrative tasks
• Dealing with telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries
• Other appropriate duties as required

Person Specification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Ability to manage deadlines
• Ability to assimilate information quickly
• Interest in and knowledge of public policy issues and current affairs
• A commitment to the aims and values of the Conservative Party
• Good IT skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 26 February 2016

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews Start - 22nd February. End - 26th February.

Starting March 1st.

Application Details

Please send a CV and covering letter to amanda.solloway.mp@parliament.uk.

Website: http://www.amandasolloway.org.uk/

Additional Notes