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Intern [advertiser logo]Reference:22736  
Posted: 07 December 09
working for David Lidington MP (Aylesbury)
salary Expenses Only
details The successful candidate will require excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, a basic knowledge of welfare legislation, exceptional organisational skills, a good ability with Word/Outlook, computer literate, and a methodical approach to record keeping.

Preference will be given to those candidates with previous experience working in Parliament and/or those currently with a Parliamentary pass. Applications will be considered from those already working in a similar part time role within Parliament.

The role is based in David’s Westminster office for 4 days a week from January, and will include a number of tasks including:

  • Provide the full range of secretarial and administrative support
  • To provide information, advice and support for individuals on a range of financial, health, housing and other social issues
  • Liaising with government agencies, the voluntary sector and others to resolve problems
  • To correspond with constituents on a range of issues
  • Keeping records of client contact
  • Other work as directed by his/her line manager.

    Crucially, the candidate will be willing to be a key member of a small team and able to work well and independently to strict deadlines.

    David Lidington is an equal opportunities employer and the intern will be appointed on merit only.

  • closes 23rd December 2009. Ad removed early, on request, it having been decided not to proceed with this appointment. Original closing date was 24th December 2009.
    contact To apply, please send a CV with covering letter addressed to
    Ross Cypher-Burley at cypherburleyr@parliament.uk
    website http://www.davidlidington.co.uk
    additional notes 23 Dec: Ad removed early, on request, it having been decided not to proceed with this appointment.
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