Intern (Parliamentary Casework)

Pay

£25,000 - £26,000 a year
Job type

Fixed term contract

Full-time
 
Location
52 High Street, Slough SL1 2SQ
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Bereavement leave
Free parking
Company pension
Free flu jabs
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
On-site parking
 
Full job description
Tan Dhesi MP is seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised individual(s) with a passion for helping others to join his team on a full-time, fixed-term casework focussed internship(s).

As part of a dedicated team, you will support Caseworkers in assisting constituents with a wide range of issues, such as benefits, housing, and healthcare. You will learn how to manage casework effectively within an MP’s office and gain valuable experience in resolving real-life problems faced by local people.

This internship will be based in Tan’s busy constituency office in Slough, offering a unique opportunity to develop skills in public service and make a positive difference in the community.

Responsibilities will include:

Assisting with and learning how to manage casework
Attending surgeries and other meetings as part of training
Learning/assisting in drafting responses to constituents
Taking calls from constituents and drafting communications to members of the public
Assisting on projects
Assisting with diary management
Basic administrative support
Learning how to analyse, evaluate and interpret data
Learning/assisting in appropriate research
Opening and dispatching mail
General support for work undertaken in the Constituency Office
The ideal applicant will have:

Essential:

A good knowledge of Tan’s work and the Slough area
A clear and demonstrable passion for helping others
Good organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise
Excellent research, writing and communication skills
The ability to quickly pick up new skills, solve problems and work well under pressure
Experience of using Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently, show initiative and work well as part of a wider team, demonstrating a positive and flexible attitude
Sympathy to the values and aims of the Labour Party and political awareness.
Prior experience of working in an office environment
Prior experience of working as part of a team
The ability to communicate in another language, especially Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi or Polish.
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.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: £25,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Free parking
On-site parking
Application question(s):

In the last 5 years, how many of them have you been ordinarily resident in the UK?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person