The Policy Research Unit (PRU) is a pooled research facility for around 340 Conservative MPs. Each parliamentary adviser specialises in one or more policy areas, producing briefings on Parliamentary business and undertaking correspondence support relating to their subject area.

This is your opportunity to work alongside senior politicians and their advisers, forging links in Westminster and beyond.

This post would suit a highly organised individual with strong research skills, as well as excellent written, verbal, numerical and IT skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing briefing notes ahead of Parliamentary debates and on a range of policy issues
• Drafting policy-related correspondence replies to constituents
• Orally briefing MPs and their staff
• Providing support for Parliamentary activity, including monitoring bills, early day motions, Hansard, select committees, debates, and Parliamentary Questions

Key skills:

• Excellent written communication
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Good oral communication and networking skills
• Ability to interact comfortably with senior politicians
• Numeracy and an understanding of data and statistics
• Knowledge of Parliament and UK politics
• The ability to work to tight deadlines
• Preference may be given to candidates with proven interest or experience in Health policy

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree: 2:1 or equivalent
• A levels or equivalent: ABB (or equivalent), based on your top three grades, excluding General Studies
• Existing documented right to work in the UK.
• Fluent English

You should bear in mind that the PRU’s subscribers are Conservative MPs and must be comfortable supporting them in their Parliamentary duties.

We actively promote a policy and practice of equality of opportunity in recruitment and employment for all our people - regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith or physical ability.

The role is based in London (with remote working anticipated in the short term, with occasional meetings in London); hybrid working may be an option in the longer term.