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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.
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