Lord Bird is looking for a full-time parliamentary researcher to further his and The Big Issue Group mission of dismantling poverty by creating opportunity.

The successful candidate will have experience in research and policy development with the ability to cover a range of overlapping policy areas. You will require the confidence to effectively communicate complex research and policy aims and outcomes to a range of audiences, as well as the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic work environment.

Key tasks

• Lead on research, reporting and briefing across a range of issues, centred around poverty prevention in the UK.
• Assist and support staff in Lord Bird's office and The Big Issue Group on research and policy analysis.
• Assist in the planning, coordination and execution of Lord Bird's campaigns, events and conferences.
• Assist Lord Bird with his wider parliamentary activities.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake original research and policy analysis across a range of subjects, including the root causes of UK poverty, social enterprise, social finance, social mobility, financial inclusion, early intervention and the 'poverty premium'.
• Analyse and evaluate research and data from a range of sources, including (potential) partner-, contact- and sector-mapping.
• Prepare and present reports, briefings and presentations for internal and external use, often a short notice.
• Maintain, update and develop knowledge of relevant legislation and policy developments at local, national and international levels.
• Assist with other parliamentary tasks as required, including assisting with correspondence, meeting and event planning, drafting questions, debate preparation, record keeping, media/press monitoring, social media etc.