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Reference: 93779

Date Added: 1 August 2024
Closing Date: 16 August 2024

Job Title: Parliamentary Researcher

Working For: Cameron Thomas MP (Tewkesbury)

Location: London

Salary: £26,775 – £41,739 (In line with IPSA pay scales)

Length of Contract: 6 months

Job Details

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.
Assist with casework as required.
Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate.
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. To include Brexit and local planning outcomes.
Diary Management.
Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation.
Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through
telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face.
Exposure and management of complex cases.
Give advice on policy issues.
Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency.
Help draft amendments for reports and prepare briefing material.
Maintain positive on-going relationships with all parties including members of the public, groups,
suppliers and Westminster where required.
Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues.
Monitor social media activity and report any relevant trends to the Office Manager/MP.
Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc.
Project Work.
Provide generalist admin support.
Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries.
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.
Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed.
Work with colleagues in communications/casework to identify potential impacts from the research work and disseminate them effectively.

Report to the Constituency Office Manager as required.
Work collaboratively with other staff to streamline processes, and to optimise and standardise output.

Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 16 August 2024

Interview/Start Dates

Applications close end of 16 Aug 2024.

Application Details

To apply, send a copy of your CV (no more than 2 sides of A4) and a Covering Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) to Cameron.Thomas.MP@parliament.uk , with the subject line: Parliamentary Researcher Job Application: (your name).

Website: https://www.nctld.uk/your-lib-dem-ppc/cameron-thomas

Additional Notes