Reference: 37130
Date Added: 9 October 2012
Closing Date: 25 October 2012
Job Title: Parliamentary Policy Researcher (part-time)
Working For: John Healey MP (Wentworth and Dearne)
Location: London
Salary: £34,000 pro rata (20 hours per week)
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Labour MP John Healey is looking for a researcher (part-time, 20 hours a week) to work with him in the Commons.
Excellent writing skills and experience of policy, political or Parliamentary research are required.
Knowledge in areas of economy, housing, health or local government would be an advantage.
The job requires:
- Carrying out research into local, regional and international issues, ensuring the Member is made aware of any relevant issues
- Identify any issues to assist the Member in their Parliamentary work
This includes work of a complex nature requiring the job holder to work independently and in liaison with constituency office staff, and to develop and manage relations with senior level contacts inside and outside Parliament.
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. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 25 October 2012
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will be in the House of Commons, Thursday 1 November.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a two-hour research exercise, before their interview, and do a short written exercise directly after the interview on 1 November.
Application Details
For a job description and details, please email john.healey.mp@parliament.uk.
To apply, send a CV and cover letter setting out why you want the job and what you can bring to it to john.healey.mp@parliament.uk.
Website: http://www.johnhealeymp.co.uk