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Fair, open recruitment for MPs’ offices, in Westminster and the constituency.

Finding the right person for an MP’s office takes more than a good advert. The roles are varied, the pressure is real and the stakes for the MP are high. We run recruitment for permanent and temporary roles, drawing on years of experience of what these jobs really involve and who thrives in them.

We use technology to help prepare and manage the process, but sifting, scoring and hiring decisions are always made by people.

Permanent recruitment: £1,750

A full recruitment campaign for a permanent role, run with you from start to finish.

  • A review of the role and the job description
  • An advert written and placed on our recruitment site and relevant channels
  • Applications managed through our applicant tracking system
  • Sift questions and a scoring framework, with a shortlist for you to interview
  • Interview questions and scoring, plus a written exercise where it suits the role
  • Replies to unsuccessful candidates
  • Help with the paperwork IPSA needs to set up the appointment

You make the final decision. We make sure the process behind it is fair, open and well documented.

Temporary recruitment: £900

Experienced parliamentary staff to cover absence, clear a backlog or support your office through a period of change.

  • Candidates drawn from our own pools of experienced parliamentary staff, matched to your role, location and hours
  • CVs shared with you, and an initial call with anyone you’re interested in
  • Priority given to candidates with recent security clearance, so vetting can be transferred rather than started from scratch
  • Advice on how to engage them, either casually with timesheets or on a fixed-term IPSA contract
  • Support with next steps, including contracts and vetting transfer or restart

The fee can be claimed from your Office Costs or Staffing budget, or through IPSA’s Staffing Support Fund.

Tell us whether you need someone in person or remotely, the level of experience you’re looking for, and the hours, and we’ll start looking.

All prices include VAT where applicable. Full terms are available on request.

Recruiting soon?

Tell us about the role and when you need someone in post, and we’ll talk you through the options.

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