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Reference: 100193

Date Added: 8 September 2026
Closing Date: 18 September 2026

Job Title: Caseworker and Policy Assistant

Working For: The Rt. Hon. Richard Holden MP (Basildon and Billericay)

Location: Billericay

Salary: In line with IPSA Pay Scales

Length of Contract: 12 month fixed term

Job Details

The successful candidate will support Richard's work in the constituency, working alongside a dynamic team based in the constituency and in the Westminster Office.


An ideal candidate will be familiar with the constituency and have a good knowledge of local issues and campaigns which Richard is involved with, but this is not a vital requirement. A candidate will be willing to work hard, learn from others, and be a good team player.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting accurate, sensitive responses to constituents on casework and policy issues.
• Managing casework from initial contact to resolution, maintaining confidentiality throughout
• Liaising with government agencies and organisations on behalf of constituents
• Gathering relevant information to assist with resolving cases
• Logging cases, monitoring progress and ensuring all identified actions are taken
• Retaining records and information confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload

Desirable Experience:
• Proven experience of producing high quality correspondence or writing
• Ability to work well as part of a team with individual responsibilities but working closely together
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office. Experience using caseworker.mp or other similar casework management software would be a significant advantage
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party

Additional Information:
• Occasional travel between Westminster and the constituency will be required

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: 18 September 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will take place as soon as possible with a start date commencing as soon as possible thereafter.

Application Details

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter (max 1-page A4) outlining your suitability for the role to richard.holden.mp@parliament.uk  with the subject line ‘Caseworker’.

Website: http://www.richardholden.org.uk/

Additional Notes