Kelly Tolhurst is looking to recruit an experienced and proactive researcher to work in her Westminster Office.

The successful applicant will have a strong work ethic, be highly motivated and be able to work as part of a small team. They should be able to manage a large workload and demonstrate a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertake research from readily available sources, and provide briefings as needed.
• Analyses and evaluate data to ensure Kelly is accurately informed on key issues.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of bills, early day motions, legislation, hansard, debates etc
• Monitoring proceedings in Parliament to ensure Kelly is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House.
• Responding to letters from constituents on policy issues
• Responding to campaign type e-mails
• Project Management
• Progress casework and provide general admin, as required.

Essential qualities:

• Excellent writing and IT skills (Microsoft packages, internet research, social media and websites)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to take the initiative and work proactively
• Good knowledge of how Parliament works and UK politics
• Previous Parliamentary experience is preferred
• Ability to manage own workload and work to tight deadlines