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JOB VACANCY

Full Time Caseworker to Councillor John Hemming MP
Constituency – Birmingham, Yardley

Salary: to be negotiated depending on experience

The role of a caseworker in the constituency office involves a variety of areas dealing with many government departments and members of the public both face to face and on the telephone. Our office makes good use of the technology available and you will need to be familiar with Microsoft Office, email and internet and be willing to learn how to use our customised casework system.

Amongst other things the post involves writing correspondence on behalf of the MP, carrying out research and helping to run the advice bureau for the constituents. The ideal candidate will be degree level or equivalent experience coupled with a knowledge and interest in local and national politics. The ability to produce high quality written work alongside excellent communication skills is essential. You must be well presented, have the ability to work as part of a team as well as using one’s own initiative and be reliable. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and organised.

Immediate start. Please send CV and short covering letter to Angela Walker at walkeran@parliament.uk or by post to 1772 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 1PB.

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