This is an exciting opportunity to work for Polly Billington Labour MP for East Thanet.

Polly is looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic,policy research officerto join her team on a permanent contract The successful candidate will work on policy casework responses, provide high-quality effective correspondence on policycasework.

This is a rewarding, fast paced role based in Polly's London Office and will play an important part in ensuring constituents receive a responsive and informative service from Polly.

Research Officer (Part time one day a week)

Key responsibilities

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Assist in writing external communications including speeches for the MP
• Compilation of briefing packs for MPs, take notes of meetings and draft appropriate submissions
• Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc. This would include issues of importance both nationally and in the local constituency.
• Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally
• To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House