You're hired! Could you be the new parliamentary assistant I'm looking to recruit?

I am looking to recruit a parliamentary assistant to work in my office in Folkestone. This is a full time position offering a salary of between £20,000 and £25,000 a year, depending on the experience of the candidate.

The role includes responsibility for:

• Responding effectively to enquiries from constituents
• Arranging appointments and meetings with the MP in the constituency
• Undertaking research in support of the MP’s constituency and parliamentary duties
• Liaising with local and national organisations in support of the MP’s constituency and parliamentary duties
• Sharing information on the internet relating to the MP’s parliamentary duties

Candidates should demonstrate through their application:

• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• A genuine interest in politics and the parliamentary process
• Ability to work under own initiative without supervision

The closing date for applications is 21st July 2014. Interviews will be conducted shortly afterwards and the successful candidate would ideally be available to start in September.

Please apply to Damian Collins by email including your CV and a letter setting out your suitability for the role. This should be sent to damian.collins.mp@parliament.uk