Reference: 71655
Date Added: 26 June 2019
Closing Date: 21 July 2019
Job Title: Support Officer
Working For: Emily Thornberry MP (Islington South and Finsbury)
Location: London
Salary: £22,000-£25,000
Length of Contract:
Job Details
We are looking for a Support Officer to join Emily Thornberry’s team. You would mainly be based in our Westminster office, but you should be prepared to accompany Emily to events and meetings both in the constituency and across the UK, and you will also be expected to work in the Islington constituency office from time to time.
This is an interesting and varied job, servicing meetings, greeting visitors, drafting correspondence on domestic issues and constituency casework, updating social media, and supporting Emily when she travels to other constituencies. Some weekend and evening work will be required.
We are looking for someone who is prepared to be both proactive and flexible, who can engage with the public and those involved in politics, and who is committed to Labour values.
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: 21 July 2019
Interview/Start Dates
Interview date 24/07/19. To start as soon as possible.
Application Details
Please complete the application form on Emily's website https://www.emilythornberry.com/news/2019/06/26/job-advert-support-officer/
Completed application forms should be sent to simmonsf@parliament.uk
Website: http://www.emilythornberry.com