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Reference: 71731

Date Added: 3 July 2019
Closing Date: 21 July 2019

Job Title: Senior Caseworker and Communications Officer

Working For: Barry Gardiner MP (Brent North)

Location: London

Salary: £28,000-£33,000 commensurate with experience

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Barry is looking for a hardworking person, committed to labour party values to join his friendly team in Westminster.

Job Details

  • Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, lobbyists and pressure groups.
  • Attend surgeries and occasionally accompany Barry to meetings.
  • Responsibility for developing and implementing a pro-active media strategy and manage the MP's website.

Skills required include:

  • Proven record: press and media experience.
  • Experience of casework.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent time management.

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

Interviews will be conducted as applications are made.

A short written task will be required to be undertaken by those who make the shortlist.

Application Details

Please send a CV and covering letter to jackie.george@parliament.uk, putting "Job Application" in the subject line.

Due to the high volume of applications expected only shortlisted applicants will receive a response.

Website: http://www.barrygardiner.com

Additional Notes