Reference: 94038
Date Added: 15 August 2024
Closing Date: 1 September 2024
Job Title: Parliamentary Intern
Working For: PRS
Location: London
Salary: £13.15 per hour full time
Length of Contract: 6 months
Job Details
The Parliamentary Research Service (PRS) is a pooled research facility for Labour MPs. IPSA rules allow us to work “…supporting MPs in taking part in parliamentary debates, or in responding to constituents.”
This is an opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in Westminster working independently and flexibly, liaising with Labour MPs and their staff, as a key member of the PRS team.
This post would suit a highly organised individual with strong communication and research skills and an interest in current affairs.
Key responsibilities:
• Monitor media coverage (including in unsociable hours) to support our research
• Office admin
• Draft template responses to assist MPs in responding to constituents
• Respond to Member queries and gather relevant information to assist with resolving Member requests
Key skills:
• Excellent written communication
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Good oral communication and networking skills
• Ability to interact comfortably with MPs and their staff
• Numeracy and an understanding of data and statistics
• A demonstrable interest in Parliament and UK politics
• The ability work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to accept critical feedback and to learn
Requirements:
• Existing documented right to work in the UK
• Fluent English
You should bear in mind that PRS’s subscribers are Labour MPs and you must be comfortable supporting them in their parliamentary duties.
We particularly welcome Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority applicants because these groups are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. A 30 minute briefing for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority applicants will take place on Wednesday 28/08/24 at 11am on Teams. To register for this briefing please email: adeleyeo@parliament.uk
Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 1 September 2024
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews week of 2 September
Start date ASAP after interviews
Application Details
Please send a CV and covering letter to PRS Director Dan Whittle at prs@parliament.uk
Website: https://parliamentaryresearch.com/