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Reference: 59420

Date Added: 10 February 2017
Closing Date: 26 February 2017

Job Title: Policy Adviser

Working For: Yvette Cooper MP (Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford)

Location: London

Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Yvette Cooper MP, Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee is recruiting a Policy Advisor.

The post holder will provide Yvette with expert policy advice, analysis and research on Home Affairs and Brexit. They will also need to be able to cover wider policy areas as needed.

The successful candidate will have experience of policy analysis, development and research to tight deadlines, and will need to show detailed knowledge of the Home Affairs brief and good political judgement under pressure.

They will have experience of preparing verbal and written briefing, and be able to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment as well as working proactively with a variety of stakeholders.

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: 26 February 2017

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 6th March 2017 with a view to appointing as soon as possible.

Application Details

To apply, please email a CV and cover letter to coopery@parliament.uk.

Website: http://www.yvettecooper.com

Additional Notes