Reference: 57689
Date Added: 28 September 2016
Closing Date: 4 October 2016
Job Title: Senior Secretary
Working For: James Duddridge MP (Rochford & Southend East)
Location: London
Salary: £21,000 to £31,000
Length of Contract:
Job Details
• Responsible for MP's diary - including all Parliamentary business, events, meetings, travel
• Open incoming mail and e-mail and distribute/action as needed
• Manage all correspondence with the exception of casework which is managed in Southend
• Responsible for all incoming phone calls not relating to casework
• Updating and managing all office budgets
• Organise visits to Parliament and events in House of Commons
• Responsible for purchasing all office supplies in the House of Commons and constituency
• Responsible for Westminster office/MP’s IT requirements
• Oversight of Westminster Office, working with the constituency office and Westminster office to ensure smooth running of all office processes.
• Occasional collation of research material/basic research work
• The role may include some interaction with social media/web presence
• General administrative duties as required
Occasional travel to constituency required and interest in conservative politics essential.
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: 4 October 2016
Interview/Start Dates
Telephone interviews will be conducted from 5th October 2016 and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed week commencing 10th October 2016. Start date ASAP - early applications appreciated.
Application Details
Applicants should send their CV and convering letter to james@jamesduddridge.com.
All applications will be acknowledged and unsuccessful applicants will be notified.
Website: http://www.jamesduddridge.com