Reference: 77906
Date Added: 29 March 2021
Closing Date: 12 April 2021
Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant
Working For: Dr Philippa Whitford MP (Central Ayrshire)
Location: Based in London and/or in the constituency office in Irvine
Salary: Starting Salary £23,839 (depending on experience and location)
Length of Contract: 12 months with a view to permanent
Job Details
Dr Philippa Whitford, MP for Central Ayrshire, is looking for a full-time Parliamentary Assistant
to join her team. The role will place the successful candidate at the heart of developments in
the UK Parliament supporting the SNP’s Spokesperson for Health & Social Care and Europe in
her daily activities. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience of
administrative support and person organisation and will, ideally, have an understanding of
parliamentary business and procedure.
For the full job description and details on how to apply, click on the link below.
https://whitford.scot/2021/03/29/vacancy-parliamentary-assistant/
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: 12 April 2021
Interview/Start Dates
Virtual interviews will be conducted shortly after the closing date with a view to making an appointment in early May.
Application Details
To apply, applicants should submit their CV together with a covering letter demonstrating
how their skills and experience correspond to the job description to heather.knox@parliament.uk
Virtual interviews will be held shortly thereafter.
Please note that whilst we would aim to acknowledge all applications, this may not be possible
depending on the volume received.
Website: http://whitford.scot