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Reference: 68210

Date Added: 15 October 2018
Closing Date: 26 October 2018

Job Title: Junior Secretary

Working For: Dr Therese Coffey MP (Suffolk Coastal)

Location: London

Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Therese is looking to appoint a Junior Secretary to join her small team in Westminster. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and a strong team player, with excellent attention to detail.

Skills required:
• Good written and communication skills
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and social media
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party

Tasks and responsibilities will include:
• Diary management, including meeting and event planning
• Managing the Member’s inbox, post and telephone enquiries
• Responding to correspondence
• Researching and preparing briefings
• Arranging tours of Parliament and PMQ tickets for constituents
• General office administration

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: 26 October 2018

Interview/Start Dates

Interview date to be confirmed.
Interviews may begin prior to the closing date.
For the right candidate, the start date is flexible but we would like the position to be filled as soon as possible.

Application Details

Interested applicants should email their CV and a one page covering letter, outlining their suitability for the role and relevant experience, to therese.coffey.mp@parliament.uk 

Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted for interview.

Website: http://theresecoffey.co.uk

Additional Notes