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Reference: 66356

Date Added: 9 June 2018
Closing Date: 27 June 2018

Job Title: Caseworker

Working For: Mark Menzies MP (Fylde)

Location: London

Salary: Full time role. Salary in line with IPSA pay scales.

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Candidates should be educated to degree level with a keen interest in politics.

Responsibilities include working closely with Mark Menzies on tasks such as:
• Draft responses or respond to constituents on any issues raised, on behalf of the Member
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant guidelines/legislation as appropriate in dealing with casework
• Ensure cases are dealt with in a sensitive and confidential manner
• Undertake research, usually from readily available sources
• Assist with the work of other colleagues as required and communicate appropriately with internal and external contacts

The successful candidate should have:
• Confidence and communication skills to express ideas
• Good organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to work independently
• A discreet approach
• A quick and efficient work style and an eye for detail
• Competent use of IT including Microsoft Office package, email and internet to support the above
• Self-motivation and enthusiasm are important
• Ability to integrate successfully with others in the team
• Sympathy to the aims and views of the Conservative party

The role will be based in Westminster.

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: 27 June 2018

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will be arranged with successful applicants as and when their applications are received.

Start date: September 2018 (to be confirmed with the successful candidate)

Application Details

Applicants should e-mail a copy of their CV (no more than two pages) and a one-page covering letter to Richard Grocott at richard.grocott@parliament.uk. Please include 'Caseworker Application' in the subject box of the email.

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

Additional Notes