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