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Reference: 71584

Date Added: 21 June 2019
Closing Date: 15 July 2019

Job Title: Employed Intern (Part-Time)

Working For: Tracy Brabin MP (Batley and Spen)

Location: Batley & Spen

Salary: £10.00 per hour

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Are you interested in the news?

Do you have a keen interest in politics?

Do you live in Batley and Spen?

Are you aged over 18?

Then this is for you.

We are looking for an Intern 3 days a week – 6 hours a day at £10.00 an hour

We are looking for someone who is energetic, has good attention to detail, good communication skills, can work on their own initiative, be able to work as part of a small team and most importantly someone who is willing to learn all aspects of supporting a busy MP.

Whilst working in my office your duties will include:

  • Research
  • Admin tasks
  • Answering the telephone to constituents
  • Shadowing the MP at meetings and events
  • Note taking
  • Media support
  • Event planning
  • As well as other ad hoc duties

This is an excellent opportunity to spend a year in an MPs office. There will also be occasions when you’ll work from the Westminster office.

All applicants must be sympathetic to 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: 15 July 2019

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will begin shortly after the advertised closing date, with the successful applicant likely to start late August.

Application Details

If this sounds up your street, please send your CV to Laura Looker – laura.looker@parliament.uk

Website: http://tracybrabinmp.com

Additional Notes