Following seven years in Parliament, The Rt. Hon. Ranil Jayawardena MP welcomes applications to identify an experienced, organised and enthusiastic self-starter to fulfil the role of Researcher in his Westminster office. The successful applicant may have a background working in Parliament or public policy, a strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks as a team player.

The role will start as soon as the candidate is available.

Key responsibilities:

• Project Work
• Project Management
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Give advice on policy issues
• Assist with casework as required
• Progress casework as required
• Assist in writing external communications for the MP
• Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate
• Maintain positive on-going relationships with all parties including members of the public, groups, suppliers and Westminster where required
• Diary Management
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
• Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
• Any other duties as required to support the Parliamentary Office

Skills and values:

• Sound judgement
• Project management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Polite and professional conduct
• Fluent and clear written style
• Good communication skills
• Self-starter and team player
• A commitment to the aims and values of the Conservative Party
• A good degree (2.1 or higher) or equivalent
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Parliament, politics and/or public policy