Reference: 67425
Date Added: 20 August 2018
Closing Date: 14 September 2018
Job Title: Constituency Support Officer
Working For: Jonathan Reynolds MP (Stalybridge & Hyde)
Location: Constituency Office
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Jonathan Reynolds MP is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join his constituency office team. This is a part-time position (3 days per week). Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
• Attend constituency meetings as appropriate
• Dealing with standard queries from members of the public
• Draft responses to constituents
• Research local, regional or national issues to support the Member’s work
• Retain records and information confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act
Person Specification
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Good organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Strong IT and database management skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team
• An interest in current affairs and support for the aims and values of the Labour Party
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: 14 September 2018
Interview/Start Dates
Closing Date: 12 noon.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 11 October 2018 in the constituency office.
Start date as soon as possible after the interview.
Application Details
Please send a CV and covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and available start date to: joanne.green@parliament.uk with the subject heading ‘Constituency Support Officer’
Website: http://www.jonathanreynolds.org.uk/