Reference: 80757
Date Added: 14 October 2021
Closing Date: 1 November 2021
Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant
Working For: Laurence Robertson MP (Tewkesbury)
Location: London
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales.
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Laurence Robertson, Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury, is looking for a bright, enthusiastic and hard-working Parliamentary Assistant to join his Westminster team.
The ideal candidate will have some Parliamentary experience, or at least be familiar with the workings of Parliament and the roles and responsibilities of an MP and their staff. Knowledge of the local area is also desirable.
Skills and values:
- Hard working, good under pressure, well organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
- Passionate about politics and delivering positive improvements for the people of Tewkesbury.
- Proven and adaptable writing skills with excellent spelling and grammar.
- A team player, willing to help other colleagues when necessary.
- Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Responding quickly and accurately to routine enquiries from members of the public.
- Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate.
- Assist with arranging events in Parliament.
- Undertaking basic research and project work.
- Providing general admin support.
- Monitor social media activity and report back any trends to the MP.
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: 1 November 2021
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will take place in London. We may appoint before the closing date should the ideal candidate be found. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible.
Application Details
Please send a CV and covering letter of no more than a page to charlotte.jones@parliament.uk
Website: https://www.laurencerobertson.org.uk/