Vacancies: Assistant to Jeremy Corbyn MP apply by 17th Dec)

Brixton Blog - Big Smoke; Islington, City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A parliamentary office in London is seeking a full-time team member for a role split between Islington and Westminster. The position involves responding to constituents’ inquiries, providing briefings to government bodies, and monitoring relevant legislation. Candidates should possess discretion and confidentiality, with an ability to handle communication via phone, letter, and email. The role offers flexibility and requires compliance with security standards.

Qualifications

• Discretion and confidentiality are essential.
• Ability to respond to constituents’ enquiries by phone, letter, and email.
• Experience liaising with Central and Local Government bodies.

Responsibilities

• Respond to constituents’ enquiries and issues.
• Liaise with government bodies and provide briefings.
• Monitor legislation and conduct research.

Job description

Overview

This post is full-time split between my constituency office in Islington (three days per week) and my parliamentary office at Westminster (two days per week). Flexibility will be essential, as you will be a key member of my team but working in both offices.

Responsibilities

• You will respond to constituents’ enquiries by phone, letter and email, as well as problems brought to constituency advice sessions. Discretion and confidentiality are essential at all times.
• You will liaise with Central and Local Government bodies, the voluntary sector and others. You will monitor legislation, carry out research and provide briefings and advice.

Hours and Holidays

Hours of work: 37.5 per week, mainly Monday-Friday office hours.

Holidays: 4 weeks in the first year, increasing thereafter.

Probation and References

Probation period of three months.

Two references are required and will be taken up before any firm offer of employment is made.

Security and Compliance

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO).

Closing Date and Interviews

Closing Date: 17 December 2012

Interview/Start Dates:

Closing date for completed forms is end of Monday 17th December.

Interviews on Tuesday 8th January.

How to apply

Please telephone my constituency office on 020 7561 7488 for a job description, person specification and application form, or email: [e-mail] putting “Job Application” in the subject heading of your email and an application form will be sent to you.

Telephone [phone] with any further queries.