Vacancies

Constituency Casework Assistant

Jo Swinson MP is recruiting a part-time Casework Assistant, based in her office in Bishopbriggs, just 10 mins on the train from Glasgow Queen Street.

The role is part time, for three days per week. Flexible working patterns will be considered. The salary range is £13,500 - £14,500 pro rata, depending on experience.

The primary responsibility of the job will be to ensure that East Dunbartonshire constituents receive a prompt and effective response to their correspondence, in relation to local issues. This will include drawing up letters, responding to emails and taking telephone calls. Some general office administrative tasks are also included.

The successful applicant must be well-organised and comfortable with IT packages such as standard word-processing and spreadsheet software. Excellent written and communication skills are essential, including a firm grasp of spelling and grammar and attention to detail. A professional and friendly manner in dealing with members of the public is also important.

A familiarity with local issues in East Dunbartonshire and with casework-related software would be desirable.

Please apply with CV and a handwritten covering letter to Jo Swinson MP, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please email swinsonj@parliament.uk.