Reference: 72201
Date Added: 6 August 2019
Closing Date: 23 August 2019
Job Title: Senior Executive Officer
Working For: Geoffrey Cox QC MP (Torridge and West Devon)
Location: Tavistock, Devon
Salary: In line with IPSA payscales; starting salary: £21,951
Length of Contract:
Job Details
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to become a Senior Executive Officer for Geoffrey Cox MP in his Tavistock office.
The role involves providing support and advice to constituents on a wide range of issues, researching policy issues, liaising with Government agencies, the voluntary sector and other organisations, and drafting correspondence.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the Member’s constituency casework.
- Liaising with community groups to take forward the MP’s objectives and issues.
- Dealing with daily queries from members of the public by phone or in person, taking the appropriate initial action to resolve, document or escalate their concerns or enquiries.
You will be required to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant guidelines/legislation. You will also be expected to manage your own caseload and progress of casework, ensuring all cases are logged and outstanding queries are followed up.
Professionalism, diplomacy and political awareness are essential, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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: 23 August 2019
Interview/Start Dates
Interview dates - TBC
Start date - ASAP
Application Details
To arrange an informal discussion about the post, or for further information, please contact Alison Ramsay, Constituency Manager, on 01822 612925 or alison.ramsay@parliament.uk
To apply please send a covering letter and CV by email to alison.ramsay@parliament.uk or by post to Geoffrey Cox MP, First Floor Lockyer House, Paddons Row, Tavistock, PL19 0HF
Website: http://www.geoffreycox.co.uk