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Reference: 58034

Date Added: 21 October 2016
Closing Date: 31 October 2016

Job Title: Parliamentary Intern

Working For: Greg Mulholland MP (Leeds North West)

Location: London

Salary: Reimburse the cost of travel within zones 1-4 on the London Underground, and provide a £5 daily lunch allowance

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Greg Mulholland MP, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Leeds North West, is seeking a volunteer intern for his parliamentary office in Westminster.

We are happy to work around existing study/work commitments. The placement would be for up to three months, for four/five days a week depending on your preferences.

We particularly welcome applications from groups generally under-represented in politics, including people who define as disabled, BAME, women.

The work will provide the volunteer intern with experience of the parliamentary work of an MP, experience of a busy and varied office environment, and an opportunity to develop administrative, research and communication skills.

The work is likely to include assisting with:
• General office administration
• Drafting correspondence
• Carrying out political research
• Diary management
• Press and media
• Other aspects of the day-to-day work of the Parliamentary team

Many former volunteer interns have found the experience valuable in securing permanent positions. The position will be voluntary and any tasks performed and time commitment will be at the discretion of the volunteer.

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: 31 October 2016

Interview/Start Dates

Deadline for applications: 5pm.

Application Details

Please email your CV and cover letter to Mo Saqib (Parliamentary Researcher to Greg Mulholland MP) at saqibm@parliament.uk.

Website: http://gregmulholland.org

Additional Notes