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Reference: 77520

Date Added: 25 February 2021
Closing Date: 8 March 2021

Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant

Working For: Nadhim Zahawi MP (Stratford-on-Avon)

Location: London

Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

The successful candidate will:

- Provide support to ensure the smooth running of Nadhim's Westminster office.
- Draft responses to correspondence and enquiries from constituents.
- Undertake research into a wide range of local and national issues.
- Provide research to assist Nadhim in his Parliamentary business.
- Work closely with Nadhim to draft speeches, articles and press releases.
- Help to manage Nadhim's social media presence.
- Undertake other duties as and when required.

Essential Skills:

- Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
- Initiative and ability to conduct independent research into a range of issues.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and ensure prompt turnaround.
- Ability to work independently and in a small team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Competence in Microsoft Office and the internet will be expected.

Support for the Conservative Party and its aims is essential. 

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 8 March 2021

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews w/c 8 March and 15 March

Start date as soon as possible.

Application Details

Please send CV and a one page covering letter to nadhim.zahawi.mp@parliament.uk with the subject headed JOB APPLICATION.

For further information on the role, contact 020 7219 1856 or email katie.payne@parliament.uk

Only applicants invited for interview will be notified. 

Website: http://www.zahawi.com

Additional Notes