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Reference: 87965

Date Added: 2 March 2023
Closing Date: 1 May 2023

Job Title: Parliamentary Intern

Working For: Dr Kieran Mullan MP (Crewe and Nantwich)

Location: London

Salary: Within IPSA Guidelines

Length of Contract: 6 months with extension possible

Job Details

Dr Kieran Mullan MP, Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich, is seeking to employ Parliamentary Interns in his Westminster Office. The successful applicant will be based in Westminster and will join a small team of staff based both in Westminster and Crewe. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and develop the skills required to work in Parliament.

The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and have the potential to develop, have strong planning and organisational abilities, proficiency in the use of computer software, and excellent written and oral communication skills. The position would suit someone looking to develop a career in politics.

The role could potentially be part time, subject to negotiation.

Responsibilities include:
• Learning and assisting with casework;
• Basic administrative support;
• Assisting in appropriate research;
• Assisting in drafting responses to constituents;
• Handling mail, emails and phone calls from constituents;
• Helping Kieran and his team in running the Westminster office effectively.

A successful candidate would have the following desirable skills:
• Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office;
• Basic understanding and interest in Politics;
• Well organised, with good record keeping,
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability work and speed and learn quickly;
• Sympathetic to the values of the Conservative Party.

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 May 2023

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews may be held on a rolling basis when applications are received with start date as soon as possible

Application Details

Please include in your application a CV of no more than two sides of A4, and a Covering Letter of no more than one side of A4. Send applications to Kieran.Mullan.mp@parliament.uk with the subject heading ‘Intern Application’.

Website: https://www.drkieranmullan.org.uk/

Additional Notes

REMOVED- 20/03/23- Removed at the request of the original advertiser, please do not apply for this role.