Jeremy Wright is recruiting for a Westminster-based team member to support him and his busy office.
The role is full time – 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: IPSA: Executive Pay Band 1
Key responsibilities:
∙ Deal with a large number of standard queries, as well as assisting on more complex cases from members of the public by phone, email, or face to face.
∙ Manage and progress portfolio of policy casework appropriately
∙ Attend surgeries and meetings as appropriate
∙ Undertake research, usually from readily available sources, on straightforward subjects
∙ Undertake some project work where required
∙ Additional duties to support the wider team as required
Requirements:
∙ Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence interacting with, and advocating on behalf of, a wide range of people
∙ Positive and proactive approach to work, and ability to work collectively as part of a team
∙ Some experience of policy or casework, a public facing role or working directly with the general public
∙ Clear and concise writing style
∙ Good attention to detail and ability to prioritise their workload
∙ Familiarity with Caseworker system an advantage
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: 11 July 2022
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews 14 July. We are keen for the successful candidate to join Team Wright asap and we may appoint before the closing date.
Application Details
Please submit your cv and a short covering letter outlining why you are an excellent candidate to: [email protected]
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