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current |
Out
of date or withdrawn |
Our
references |
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| Job Title: |
Project
Co-ordinator
|

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| Working for: |
Centre
for Policy Studies
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| Salary: |
£300
per month
One
day a week, preferably Fridays, till September 2004.
|
| Description: |
[No
further information supplied] |
| Contact: |
Harriett
Richmond on 07768 518130
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| Closing
date: |
Friday
6th February 2004 |
Posted here: |
31
January
Ref: 585 |
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| Job Title: |
Parliamentary and Constituency Assistant based in Westminster
|
 |
| Working for: |
Harriet
Harman QC MP – Camberwell and Peckham
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| Salary: |
£18,000
- £21,000 depending on experience
|
| Description: |
Highly
committed individual sought for a challenging role in busy Westminster
offices. Working between the Parliamentary and Constituency Offices on a
variety of projects, this role will include individual casework and policy
responses. You will be politically aware and have a commitment to tackling
social exclusion in the inner city. You must have excellent communication
and computer skills as well as the ability to work well under pressure.
Applications from candidates with relevant experience would be
particularly welcomed. |
| Contact: |
To
apply please send CV and covering letter outlining why you would be
suitable for this post to Harriet Harman MP, House of Commons, London SW1A
0AA, or by email to harmanh@parliament.uk
For further enquiries please call 020 7219 2057.
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| Closing
date: |
Monday
16th February 2004
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Posted here: |
29
January
Ref: 584 |
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| Job Title: |
Researcher
|

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| Working for: |
Dr.
Andrew Murrison MP - Westbury, Shadow Health Minister.
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| Salary: |
In
line with Parliamentary pay scales.
|
| Description: |
Political
and parliamentary research and briefings, some constituency correspondence
and assisting with the smooth running of busy House of Commons office. |
| Contact: |
Please
submit a CV and a brief covering letter. Contact: nisbetth@parliament.uk
or 020 7219 2230
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| Closing
date: |
Monday
9th February
|
Posted here: |
29
January
Ref: 583 |
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| Job Title: |
Parliamentary
Intern
|

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| Working for: |
Malcolm
Bruce MP - Gordon
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| Salary: |
travel
expenses provided
|
| Description: |
We
are looking for a proactive and highly motivated intern to join the
Liberal Democrat Trade and Industry team, working in the office of Malcolm
Bruce MP. Duties will involve handling portfolio and constituency related
correspondence and similar secretarial and parliamentary support. The
position is a great opportunity for someone keen to develop media and
policy related research skills. |
| Contact: |
Carrie
Henderson, Office of Malcolm Bruce MP, House of Commons, SW1A 0AA, or at hendersonc@parliament.uk
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| Closing
date: |
CVs and
a covering letter should be in by Friday 6th February
|
Posted here: |
28
January
Ref: 582
[Reinstatement of Ad. No.546 which had closing date: 16 Jan] |
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| Job Title: |
Internship/work experience
|
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| Working for: |
Huw Irranca-Davies MP - Ogmore
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| Salary: |
n/a
|
| Description: |
Huw
Irranca-Davies MP is seeking an intern to give part-time or full-time
assistance to his constituency office team. Working in Huw's office in
Maesteg, South Wales, the successful applicant will assist with casework,
administration, surgeries, and all other aspects of Huw's constituency
duties.
|
| Contact: |
Contact Jillian or Mal on 01656 737777 or e-mail cv and covering letter to
swinhoej@parliament.uk
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| Closing
date: |
None
at present |
Posted here: |
28
January
Ref: 581 |
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| Job Title: |
Researcher
|
 |
| Working for: |
Rt Hon Jean Corston MP -
Bristol East
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| Salary: |
in
accordance with experience and House of Commons rates
|
| Description: |
Working
in Westminster, your main responsibilities will be drafting policy letters
and briefings, speech writing, dealing with press both reactively and
proactively, and supporting Jean in her Parliamentary work as Chair of the
Parliamentary Labour Party and Chair of the Joint Select Committee on
Human Rights. This
position would suit a Labour Party member with knowledge of Parliamentary
procedures and a keen interest in policy issues and current affairs.
You must have
excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You will be
dealing with complex issues and much of the work is of a sensitive and
political nature, therefore tact and discretion are necessary.
This role demands
a highly organised and articulate person who works well under pressure. An
excellent telephone manner, computer skills and previous experience in a
similar role are essential. |
| Contact: |
Applicants
should email their CV to dowlingsj@parliament.uk
or by post to Jean Corston MP, House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A
OAA. Enquiries
to Sam Dowling, dowlingsj@parliament.uk
or 020 7219 1568 |
| Closing
date: |
applications
must be received by 2pm on Monday 9 February.
|
Posted here: |
27
January
Ref: 580 |
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| Job Title: |
WLD Intern
|

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| Working for: |
Women
Liberal Democrats
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| Salary: |
Unpaid
|
| Description: |
WLD
are looking to recruit an intern to work part-time in their busy London
office, part of Liberal Democrat Party HQ after their previous intern has
gone on to full-time employment. No specific previous experience is
necessary but a passion for politics and enthusiasm is essential.
Applications are welcomed from either gender, but candidates must be
committed to increasing the participation of women in politics. |
| Contact: |
To
apply send a CV and Cover Letter to Debbie Enever, Women Liberal
Democrats, 4 Cowley Street, LONDON. SW1P 3NB. E-mail women@libdems.org.uk
|
| Closing
date: |
Friday
13th February
|
Posted here: |
27
January
Ref: 579 |
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|
| Job Title: |
Research Fellow (Policy)
|

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| Working for: |
Fabian
Society
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| Salary: |
£17,500-£19,500
|
| Description: |
The Fabian Society, the leading
left-of-centre thinktank and political society, is recruiting for an
Research Fellow (policy). Candidates must be self-starters who will thrive
in a fast-moving political environment. He/she will be responsible for
conducting policy-related research and analysis for the Fabian Commission
on Child Poverty and Life Chances, as well as taking the lead on servicing
the Commission and wider project. This post is full-time and is offered
for 18 months in the first instance. |
| Contact: |
For
more information send A4 SAE to: Recruitment (stating position), Fabian
Society, 11 Dartmouth St, London SW1H 9BN; email info@fabian-society.org.uk;
or visit www.fabian-society.org.uk.
|
| Closing
date: |
Monday
2 February 2004. |
Posted here: |
26
January
Ref: 578 |
|
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|
|
| Job Title: |
Events
Manager
|
|
| Working for: |
Fabian Society
|
| Salary: |
£17,000-£19,000
|
| Description: |
The Fabian Society, the leading
left-of-centre thinktank and political society, is recruiting for an
Events Manager. Candidates must be self-starters who will thrive in a
fast-moving political environment. He/she will be responsible for
organising a wide range of events, from small-scale seminars to large
public lectures and debates, covering the full range of public policy.
Specific responsibilities will include securing speakers, arranging
publicity, raising funds, and liaising with venues and caterers. |
| Contact: |
For
more information send A4 SAE to: Recruitment (stating position), Fabian
Society, 11 Dartmouth St, London SW1H 9BN; email info@fabian-society.org.uk;
or visit www.fabian-society.org.uk.
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| Closing
date: |
Monday
2 February
|
Posted here: |
26
January
Ref: 577 |
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|
| Job Title: |
Office & Personal Assistant
|

|
| Working for: |
Baroness
Sarah Ludford MEP - London
|
| Salary: |
£12,000
p.a. - temporary full-time contract to mid-June (could lead to a
permanent job)
|
| Description: |
London’s
Liberal Democrat Euro-MP Sarah Ludford is looking for an enthusiastic,
proactive and politically supportive person to join her London team as
soon as possible. Duties will include clerical work as well as some
research and correspondence. Excellent communication skills and
willingness to help with the simplest of tasks essential. Full, clean
driving licence required. |
| Contact: |
Paul
Naish, Office of Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP, 36 St Peter’s Street,
London N1 8JT or at sludfordmep@cix.co.uk
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| Closing
date: |
Monday 2 February
|
Posted here: |
24
January
Ref: 576 |
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|
| Job Title: |
Research and Development Manager, Seminar Division
|
|
| Working for: |
Westminster
Explained
|
| Salary: |
Starting
salary of £18-22,000 & performance related bonus of £8-12,000
|
| Description: |
Westminster
Explained is the training branch of the House Magazine, which provides
Parliamentary related training for Civil Servants and the wider Public
Sector. The “Westminster Explained” seminar series covers areas such
as Parliamentary Procedure, the Legislative Process, Select Committees,
Brussels, the Policy and Decision Making Process, and the Freedom of
Information Act. The
Research and Development Manager will be responsible for
researching topics and suitable speakers, and managing the entire
production of the event. The successful applicant will have excellent
research skills, an ability to communicate effectively with
Parliamentarians, good organizational skills and the ability to use their
own initiative. At least one
year’s experience of working in a political or governmental environment
is also necessary.
|
| Contact: |
Please
send CV and covering letter to Jonathan Lloyd, Head of Production,
Westminster Explained, 14 Great College Street, London, SW1P 3RX or Email:
jonathan.lloyd@parlicom.com
|
| Closing
date: |
Thursday
5th February 2004 |
Posted here: |
22
January
Ref: 575 |
|
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|
|
| Job Title: |
Parliamentary & Government Relations Adviser
|

|
| Working for: |
The
Environment Agency
|
| Salary: |
£28,300
- £32,100 plus allowances
|
| Description: |
The
Environment Agency is looking for a highly motivated individual to speak
for the Agency in the political arena and to communicate a portfolio of
environmental policies. You will lead on Select Committee inquiries,
prepare briefings for parliamentarians, keep in touch with the
environmental debate in and around Westminster and advise the Agency on
emerging issues. You will be an experienced networker with contacts in and
around government, and possess an excellent understanding of parliamentary
processes and how to influence them. |
| Contact: |
For
more information and how to apply, please visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk/jobs.
Completed applications should be returned to Richard.Streeter@environment-agency.gov.uk |
| Closing
date: |
Wednesday
4th February 2004 |
Posted here: |
22
January
Ref: 574 |
|
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|
|
| Job Title: |
Campaign
Organiser
|
 |
| Working for: |
Camden Labour Party
|
| Salary: |
pro-rata
£26,433 Initial 6 month contract/3 days per week
|
| Description: |
We
are seeking a highly organised and experienced Campaign Organiser. They
will develop and sustain effective campaigns, facilitate the activities of
members in the run-up to the 2004 GLA elections, co-ordinate Borough and
Constituency level participation and provide support to the two
constituency MPs. |
| Contact: |
Please
send CV and covering letter to: Sue Vincent, Camden Labour Group
Secretary, The Labour Centre, 8 Camden Road, London NW1 9DP (tel: 020 7637
7800), quoting the Working for an MP website.
|
| Closing
date: |
Friday 6 February 2004
|
Posted here: |
20
January
Ref: 570 |
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|
|
| Job Title: |
Parliamentary
Research Assistant |
 |
| Working for: |
Mark Lazarowicz MP - Edinburgh North & Leith.
|
| Salary: |
£21,500
/ Hours: full-time (37.5 per week)
|
| Description: |
Well-qualified,
motivated individual sought for full-time research and administrative post
in busy Westminster office of Mark Lazarowicz, Labour/Co-op MP for
Edinburgh North & Leith. Main responsibilities to
include: Preparation of briefings and policy letters on range of issues
(domestic and international); occasional in-depth research projects, as
directed by MP; drafting/monitoring of Parliamentary questions; press
work, including drafting of press releases and newspaper articles; general
administrative support for MP at Westminster. Graduate
or post-graduate with good communication skills sought. Some previous
experience of political or public policy work desirable. |
| Contact: |
CV and covering letter to be sent to Mark Lazarowicz MP, House of Commons,
SW1A 0AA, or by e-mail to doranka@parliament.uk
|
| Closing
date: |
Monday 9th February 2004
|
Posted here: |
20
January
Ref: 569 |
|
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|
|
| Job Title: |
Public
Affairs Officer
|
 |
| Working for: |
CCPR,
the independent voice of sport and recreation in the UK |
| Salary: |
Salary
in the range of £32,000 - £36,000
|
| Description: |
We
require a Public Affairs Officer who will be responsible for managing the
organisation's public affairs including communications, public relations,
marketing and publications. Requirements for the post are 5 years
experience gained in either a public affairs or pr consultancy. Must have
a working knowledge of Parliament and political systems, be able to work
at a senior level and develop good working relationships with MPs, peers
and stakeholders. |
| Contact: |
For
an Application Pack contact Beth Dale on 020 7854 8521 or bdale@ccpr.org.uk
or write to Beth Dale, Human Resources Department, CCPR, Francis House,
Francis Street, London SW1P 1DE.
|
| Closing
date: |
Thursday
5 February 2004. Interviews held on 27 February 2004.
|
Posted here: |
20
January
Ref: 568 |
|
|
|
|
| Job Title: |
Full Time Secretary
|

|
| Working for: |
David Amess MP - Southend West
|
| Salary: |
Negotiable
|
| Description: |
Full-time Secretary to Member of
Parliament to join a busy, happy office at Westminster. Duties would
include dealing with correspondence and his diary. Would suit someone with
plenty of initiative.
|
| Contact: |
Please forward a CV with covering letter to David Amess Esq MP., House of
Commons, London SW1A 0AA or via email: hoggm@parliament.uk
|
| Closing
date: |
Noon on Monday 16th February.
|
Posted here: |
17
January
Ref: 566 |
|
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|
|
| Job Title: |
Public Affairs Officer
|

|
| Working for: |
Major
UK charity operating in the social care environment |
| Salary: |
c£26-28k
|
| Description: |
To
initiate, develop and co-ordinate the charity's relations across
political, statutory and public arena in order to raise the organisation's
profile and success in influencing policy at national and local levels.
Looking for proven track record in relationship building, lobbying and
campaigns gained from at least two year's experience of working in a role
based on campaigns / policy / public affairs / parliamentary / external
affairs. Extensive knowledge of the political systems, parliamentary
procedures and parliamentarians, including the Welsh Assembly is also
required, as is experience of drafting and inputting into emerging
legislation. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. |
| Contact: |
Gabby
Cornish on 0207 288 9550 or gcornish@nextrole.com |
| Closing
date: |
ASAP |
Posted here: |
11
December
Ref: 537 |
|
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|
|
| Job Title: |
Public Affairs Internship |

|
| Working for: |
AS
Biss & Co |
| Salary: |
Travel
expenses within the M25 |
| Description: |
AS Biss &
Co is a well regarded, fast growing corporate and public affairs
consultancy, one of the industry leaders. We offer a programme of
internships involving insight into the public affairs sector, involvement
with political monitoring and research on behalf of clients and daily
admin duties and team support.
Internships are
available all year round and tend to be of a duration of one-two months,
although this is flexible. |
| Contact: |
Send
CV and covering letter to Mike Birtwistle, stating when you would be
available for work, at mike.birtwistle@asbiss.com
or AS Biss & Co, 100 Rochester Row, London, SW1P 1JP. |
| Closing
date: |
Open
ended |
Posted here: |
2
December
Ref: 527
[RENEWAL OF EARLIER AD. - APPLICATIONS STILL
WELCOMED] |
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from your website advert than we did from the ones in the House
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which I shall be eternally grateful!"
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dates |
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Job Title: |
Research
Assistant
|

|
Working for: |
Mark
Simmonds MP - Boston and Skegness
Shadow Minister for Education
|
Salary: |
Dependent
on experience
|
Description: |
Highly
organised, enthusiastic, self-starter with excellent analytical and
research skills along with first class communication skills required for a
full-time research position in Westminster office. Duties include:
political and parliamentary research and briefings, some constituency
correspondence, maintaining MP’s website and assisting with the smooth
running of busy House of Commons office. Experience in Parliament
preferred. |
Contact: |
Helen
Cockburn at cockburnh@parliament.uk
|
Closing
date: |
Friday
30th January 2004
|
Posted here:
|
21
January
Ref: 573
[21 Jan: Closing date amended] |
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|
|
Job Title: |
Account
Executive
|

|
Working for: |
ePolitixPlus |
Salary: |
Dependent
on experience
|
Description: |
ePolitixPlus
is one of the UK’s leading providers of political and parliamentary
intelligence. As well as contributing to ePolitix.com, we work for a
number of high-profile companies and charities covering a wide range of
industry sectors. We have a vacancy for an additional account executive to
join our team. Motivation is essential, as is at least one year’s
experience of Westminster or Whitehall. The successful applicant will have
a demonstrable interest in politics and government, and may have
experience in a specific industry sector, such as financial services,
environment, health or planning.
|
Contact: |
Please contact cathy.irving@epolitixplus.com
as soon as possible, with a copy of your CV and stating current salary and
notice period.
|
Closing
date: |
Friday
23 January 2004
|
Posted here:
|
21
January
Ref: 572 |
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Job Title: |
Volunteer / Intern
|

|
Working for: |
Geraint
Davies MP - Croydon Central
|
Salary: |
up
to £10 per day
|
Description: |
Opportunity
to gain valuable experience in Constituency Office. Will be assisting with
all office tasks including casework and campaigning. Must be willing to
perform day-to-day tasks and be prepared to commit for two months or more.
Part time - hours to suit.
|
Contact: |
Send
CV ASAP to John-Paul Wares, Office of Geraint Davies MP, PO Box 679,
Croydon, CR9 1UQ or e-mail waresj@parliament.uk
|
Closing
date: |
Friday
30 January 2004 |
Posted here:
|
20
January
Ref: 571 |
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|
Job Title: |
Internship
|

|
Working for: |
Huw
Irranca-Davies MP - Ogmore
|
Salary: |
Expenses
only
|
Description: |
Based
in Huw's Westminster office the successful applicant will assist with
casework, parliamentary duties and general adminstration. Start and finish
dates can be flexible to suit both parties. |
Contact: |
Guy
Rowland. Tel: 0207 2194027 Email: rowlandg@parliament.uk
|
Closing
date: |
None
at present |
Posted here:
|
20
January
Ref: 567
[24 Jan: Ad withdrawn due to heavy response] |
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Job Title: |
Parliamentary Volunteer
|

|
Working for: |
Simon Hughes MP - Southwark North and Bermondsey
|
Salary: |
n/a
|
Description: |
We are looking for an enthusiastic and
proactive volunteer to join the team working in Simon’s Westminster
office. Duties will be mainly administrative but will involve some
portfolio and constituency related correspondence and research. An
excellent telephone manner and a willingness to do the simplest of tasks
are essential. This is a great opportunity for someone keen to gain their
first parliamentary experience.
|
Contact: |
Rebecca Darling, Office of Simon Hughes MP, House of Commons, London SW1A
0AA, or at darlingr@parliament.uk
|
Closing
date: |
Friday 23 January 2004 |
Posted here:
|
15
January
Ref: 565 [20
Jan: Closing date changed to Friday 23 Jan] |
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|
|
Job Title: |
Manager
– Industry & Government Relations |

|
Working for: |
bmi
- based in central London |
Salary: |
competitive
salary dependant on experience |
Description: |
bmi are seeking a highly motivated
individual to assume responsibility for the airline’s relationships with
all government, trade and regulatory bodies from it’s central London
offices, managing a small department. Reporting
to a main board director, you will liase with government and regulators on
all aviation industry regulatory, competition and environmental issues.
You will be the central contact for trade bodies on aeropolitical
and regulatory issues and will work closely with bmi’s corporate
communications team on relevant media issues. You
will have excellent all round communication skills, ideally with aviation
industry experience and will probably have previous public affairs
responsibilities in either industry or a consultancy.
|
Contact: |
Please
send your CV and a covering letter to the personnel department, bmi,
Donington Hall, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SB |
Closing
date: |
Wednesday
21st January 2004 |
Posted here:
|
15
January
Ref: 564 |
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|
Job Title: |
Research Assistant
|

|
Working for: |
David Ruffley MP - Bury St Edmunds |
Salary: |
According to experience and qualifications.
|
Description: |
Duties include: political research,
some constituency correspondence, maintaining MP’s website and assisting
with the smooth running of busy House of Commons office. Good political
and communication skills essential.
|
Contact: |
Please e-mail c.v. to davidruffleymp@parliament.uk
|
Closing
date: |
Friday
|