Rosie Duffield
MP for Canterbury, Whitstable and the Villages
Vacancies
Senior Caseworker
Location: Constituency
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales
Length of Contract: Permanant
Job Details
Rosie Duffield, Member of Parliament for Canterbury, is seeking a Senior Caseworker to join her constituency office team.
The successful candidate will oversee a substantial caseload of complex enquiries, ensure appropriate follow-up actions are carried out, and keep constituents updated throughout the process. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a good understanding of local support services and advice organisations.
Applicants should ideally have experience handling casework, preferably gained through working in an MP’s office or a similar environment, liaising with external organisations and stakeholders, and providing guidance or supervision within a team setting.
This role is advertised as full-time, however part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage and progress a large portfolio of complex casework appropriately.
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Assist with surgeries and other meetings, and follow up as appropriate.
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Respond to and engage professionally, sensitively, confidentially, and with integrity to correspondence and enquiries from constituents by email, telephone, and face-to-face.
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Ensure all cases are logged, monitor progress, and ensure all identified actions are taken.
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Ensure records are maintained and information is managed confidentially and in line with data protection legislation.
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Exercise a high level of autonomy in reaching decisions on cases based on the evidence.
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Liaise with government agencies, the voluntary sector, and others to resolve constituency matters.
*Includes, but is not limited to.
Skills and Experience:
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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A highly motivated and well-organised individual who can manage and prioritise a demanding workload, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
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Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
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Reliable, efficient, and able to work quickly with a positive outlook.
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Experience of working within the advice and guidance sector or a similar environment.
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Excellent people skills with the ability to empathise and work well as part of a team.
There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside normal hours and travel occasionally for work.
Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 3 June 2026
Parliamentary Assistant
Location: London
Hours: Full time
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Details
Rosie Duffield, Member of Parliament for Canterbury, is seeking a Parliamentary Assistant to join her Westminster office team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced political environment supporting Rosie by assisting with a wide range of parliamentary responsibilities.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively. Applicants should ideally have experience in administration, communications, casework, or working within a political or public service environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain a strong understanding of parliamentary business,
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Manage Rosie’s Westminster diary
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Work with the Office Manager and Casework team to identify opportunities to raise constituents’ issues in the Chamber.
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Draft briefings, speeches, and ministerial correspondence with clear sourcing.
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Arrange meetings with Ministers to advance campaigns, legislation, and constituency priorities.
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Manage the Westminster inbox and respond to correspondence as appropriate.
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Table parliamentary questions, amendments and debates linked to key priorities.
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Build relationships with MPs, staff, and external stakeholders, including organising drop-ins to support spokesperson work.
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Coordinate All-Party Parliamentary Groups with secretariats and stakeholders.
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Provide administrative support to the Westminster office.
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Keep up to date with relevant and forthcoming legislation.
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Assist with communication team where necessary, including social media posts.
*Includes but is not limited to
Skills and Experience:
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Proactive, organised, and able to work independently and in a small team.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Highly motivated and well organised individual who can manage and prioritise a demanding workload, take initiative and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
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Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new policy areas and processes.
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Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
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Good understanding of parliamentary processes.
There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal hours and travel for work occasionally; this includes some working in the constituency office as required and during parliamentary recess periods.
Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info.
Closing Date: 3rd June 2026
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you have the relevant experience and skills, please submit a one‑page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, along with your CV.
Send your application to rosieduffieldoffice@parliament.uk using the subject line ‘Senior Caseworker’ or ‘Parliamentary Assistant’, depending on the role you are applying for.