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Reference: 57678

Date Added: 27 September 2016
Closing Date: 7 October 2016

Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant

Working For: Michelle Donelan MP (Chippenham)

Location: London

Salary: In line with IPSA payscales

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Michelle Donelan MP, Member of Parliament for Chippenham, is looking to recruit a Parliamentary Assistant to join her office in Westminster.

The successful applicant will be highly organised, reliable, flexible and have sound political judgement.

The role includes supporting Parliamentary activity, including researching local and national issues, drafting correspondence, liaising with local and national media and maintaining the website and social media.

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading on various projects and campaigns in Wiltshire and Westminster.

The position will also include responsibility for the Member’s London diary, close working with the Chippenham constituency office on local issues and ensuring that email, letter and telephone correspondence is responded to daily.

During recess periods, the Parliamentary Assistant would be expected to spend time in the Chippenham constituency.

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: 7 October 2016

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews: To be agreed.
Start Date: As soon as possible.

An appointment may be made before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Application Details

Please send CV and one page covering letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role to Tom Skinner, Thomas.skinner@parliament.uk quoting "Parliamentary Assistant Application" in subject line.

Please note that, due to the large number of applications that we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications. If you have not heard from us by 7th October please assume that, regrettably, your application has been unsuccessful this time.

Website: http://michelledonelan.com

Additional Notes