Exciting opportunity to work for Stephen McPartland MP in his office now available
An exciting opportunity to work for Stephen McPartland MP is now available in his office. If you would like to build a career helping people and creating change both locally and nationally, then there are a wealth of opportunities.
Stephen McPartland MP is supported by a small, but dedicated team which prides itself on helping him make a difference. He is looking for someone to join the team and stay for a number of years, so they can take full advantage of the development opportunities.
Stephen would like to appoint a Caseworker in his Stevenage office to act as a dedicated first point of contact for those seeking assistance. Applicants do not require previous experience but must demonstrate drive and a passion for helping people.
The right candidate will be people-focused and well-organised with a determination to provide constituents with a first-class service. They will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, take pride in their work and have a good grasp of IT. The successful applicant will work full-time in a friendly office. The majority of their time will be spent in Stevenage, but they will occasionally need to attend the office in Westminster.
Role includes:
- Dealing with standard queries from members of the public; providing information, advice and support to constituents on a broad range of issues
- Carrying out research and interacting with Government agencies, local councils and other organisations in order to respond to queries
- Drafting of letters and correspondence in response to constituents’ enquiries
- Retaining records and information confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act
- Dealing with telephone enquiries
Skills required:
- A genuine desire to help people resolve complaints and concerns
- Strong written, communication and analytical skills with a good telephone manner and attention to detail
- Highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritise own caseload
- A strong work ethic, reliability and a flexible approach as part of our small team
- Good IT skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
Sympathise with the values of the Conservative Party
Salary: £20,000
Contract: Permanent
To Apply: please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a covering letter setting out why you are the right candidate and a CV, and including your full address and contact details. Closing date: 1st September 2017, interviews may commence before the closing date
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