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Reference: 78495

Date Added: 17 May 2021
Closing Date: 4 June 2021

Job Title: Summer Work Experience

Working For: Ranil Jayawardena MP (North East Hampshire)

Location: Odiham, Hampshire

Salary: Voluntary, with reasonable expenses paid

Length of Contract: Summer 2021

Job Details

Ranil Jayawardena is conscious that it has been hard for many young people to gain experience in politics during the Covid-19 pandemic.

That's why he is willing to offer three highly motivated individuals this opportunity during the expected summer recess, fitting around their other commitments eg paid work, holidays etc.

This role will place you at the heart of his work in North East Hampshire and provide valuable insight into his work as the local Member of Parliament - and offer the opportunity to gain political and campaigning experience too, should you wish.

Duties include:

  • Data entry and analysis;
  • Assisting with letter writing and literature design;
  • Resident surveying;
  • Office administration;
  • Diary management;
  • Organising events;
  • Drafting press releases; and
  • Digital communication.

Skill and Values:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Hardworking, flexible, pro-active team player;
  • Strong communication and organisational skills and able to take the initiative;
  • Good computer and technology skills;
  • A creative side; and
  • Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.

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.

W4MP Note:
The role being advertised is a voluntary one. As such, there are no set hours and responsibilities and you should be free to come and go as you wish. If the post demands set hours and/or has a specific job description you may be deemed to be a ‘worker’ and be covered by National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage legislation. See http://www.w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/
advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/volunteers/what-is-the-national-minimum-wage/
for more information about National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage.

Closing Date: 4 June 2021

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews are expected to take place in June, with a view to the successful candidates beginning their work experience in late July (though this could be earlier or later depending on the candidate's requirements).

Application Details

Applicants should send their CV with a covering letter to: jobs@ranil.uk 

The subject of the email should be: "Summer Work Experience: [Your Name]"

Website: http://www.ranil.uk

Additional Notes