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Reference: 99126

Date Added: 29 April 2026
Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Job Title: Constituency Office Intern

Working For: Dr Kieran Mullan MP (Bexhill and Battle)

Location: Bexhill on Sea

Salary: £24,785

Length of Contract: 12 month

Job Details

Dr Kieran Mullan MP is seeking an enthusiastic and hard working individual to join his Bexhill constituency office team as a paid Constituency Office Intern on a 12 month fixed term contract from July 2026. This role would be well suited to someone at an early stage in their career, including a college leaver or university placement student.

As a Constituency Office Intern, you will gain structured, hands on experience in a busy MP’s office, supporting the delivery of constituency services under the supervision of experienced staff. The role will involve assisting with constituent casework, administration, research and communications. You will support local residents and engage with a wide range of issues affecting the constituency, while developing valuable transferable skills such as communication, organisation, research and professional correspondence.

Full training will be provided, and you will be supported by a friendly, small team. Dr Mullan MP welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunities.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities
• Assisting with the logging and progression of constituent enquiries
• Drafting correspondence under supervision
• Liaising with local authorities, government departments, and third sector bodies
• Supporting research into local and national issues
• Providing administrative support
• Answering telephone calls and welcoming visitors
• Assisting with constituency surgeries, meetings, and visits

Person Specification

Essential
• Enthusiasm and a strong willingness to learn
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A friendly, professional, and respectful approach when dealing with the public
• Basic IT skills (email, word processing)
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a small team

Desirable
• A genuine interest in politics, public service and current affairs
• An interest in local issues
• Clean drivers licence

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: 22 May 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews week commencing 1 June 2026 in Bexhill

Start date from July 2026

Application Details

How to Apply
Please submit:
• A CV 
• A short covering letter telling us why you’re interested in the role, what appeals to you about politics or public service, and what you hope to gain from the experience
Send applications to: francesl.mckenna@parliament.uk 

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

Additional Notes