Tan Dhesi MP is seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised individual(s) with a passion for helping others to join his team as a full-time, fixed-term, casework-focussed Intern(s).

As part of a dedicated team, you will support Caseworkers in assisting constituents with a wide range of issues, such as benefits, housing, and healthcare. You will learn how to manage casework effectively within an MP’s office and gain valuable experience in resolving real-life problems faced by local people.

This internship will be based in Tan’s busy constituency office in Slough, offering a unique opportunity to develop skills in public service and make a positive difference in the community.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with and learning how to manage casework
• Attending surgeries and other meetings as part of training
• Learning/assisting in drafting responses to constituents
• Taking calls from constituents and drafting communications to members of the public
• Assisting on projects
• Assisting with diary management
• Basic administrative support
• Learning how to analyse, evaluate and interpret data
• Learning/assisting in appropriate research
• Opening and dispatching mail
• General support for work undertaken in the Constituency Office

The ideal applicant will have:

Essential skills and experience:

• A good knowledge of Tan’s work and the Slough area
• A clear and demonstrable passion for helping others
• Good organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills
• The ability to quickly pick up new skills, solve problems and work well under pressure
• Experience of using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work well as part of a wider team, demonstrating a positive and flexible attitude
• Sympathy to the values and aims of the Labour Party and good political awareness.

Desirable skills and experience (not essential):

• Prior experience of working in an office environment
• Prior experience of working as part of a team
• The ability to communicate in another language, especially Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi or Polish.