ResPublica, an independent, non-partisan think tank, is seeking a research assistant to join on a voluntary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a challenging environment and be integral to the ongoing expansion of a high profile and increasingly influential organisation.

Research Assistants play a pivotal role in supporting the busy research team on a wide range of policy areas.

Key tasks include:

• Compiling research briefings
• Editing and proofreading articles
• Drafting and mailing letters
• Updating research databases
• Attending and writing summaries of policy events
• Organising roundtable discussions
• Recording important parliamentary activity
• Contributing to ongoing projects
• The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in politics and public affairs, and a passion for research and communicating ideas.

Desirable skills and attributes:

• Efficient and organised researcher
• Coherent and prolific writer
• Professional attitude, with previous experience in a working environment
• Good formal and informal communication skills

The placement will last for an initial period of 3 months, with a review at the end of this period.