Marsha de Cordova MP is seeking to appoint an experienced Researcher for her busy Westminster office to support her Parliamentary duties. This is a full time position.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, highly organised with excellent communication skills. A good understanding and knowledge of politics and how parliament works.

• Undertake complex policy research
• Ensure the Member is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the house
• Develop and maintain good knowledge of bills, Early Day Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc.
• Monitor relevant Parliamentary activity legislation, motions, debates and questions
• Evaluate, Analyse and interpret data to ensure the Member is accurately informed on key issues.
• Advise on policy issues and prepare briefings for meetings, committees, debates etc.
• Draft speeches, written and oral questions, press releases and quotes as appropriate.
• Monitor media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues
• Publicise the Member’s parliamentary duties on Social Media
• Develop and maintain knowledge in specialist areas as required
• Progress casework and respond to routine correspondence and enquires as required

Personal Specification:

• Good knowledge and understanding of parliamentary business and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills, good attention to detail and able to plan organise and prioritise workload and work towards tight deadlines.
• Excellent ICT skills, including MS Office and online social media platforms.
• Ability to work proactively and independently as well as part of a team.
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party.