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Reference: 95375

Date Added: 8 January 2025
Closing Date: 21 January 2025

Job Title: Researcher

Working For: Imogen Walker MP (Hamilton and Clyde Valley)

Location: London

Salary: £32,000

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Come and join our team! Imogen Walker, Member of Parliament for Hamilton and Clyde Valley, is looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to join her office in Westminster as a full time researcher (37.5 hours per week).

This is a chance to work in an exciting and varied role where you can make a real difference. Imogen was elected in July '24 as the Labour MP for Hamilton and Clyde Valley, and will be focussed on providing support to residents who need her help. You will be a key part of her team, based in the Westminster office. Some flexibility will be required on the occasional evening or weekend, with time off in lieu.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in writing external communications including speeches for the MP
  • Diary Management
  • Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public, through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
  • Help draft amendments for reports and prepare briefing material
  • Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc.
  • Progress casework as required
  • Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
  • Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed

Imogen is looking for someone who has:

• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills. Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite, including Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint/One Drive.
• Experience of keeping professional notes and accurate records.
• Ability to carry out tasks quickly and to a high standard.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work well as part of a wider team, demonstrating a positive and flexible attitude.

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: 21 January 2025

Interview/Start Dates

We expect interviews will take place the week commencing 27th January.

Ideally candidates would be able to start as soon as possible, although we can be flexible.

Application Details

Accepted applications should include the below – any applications which do not contain all this information will not be considered:

• Covering letter (max 1 side A4) explaining how you could fulfil this role and why you would like to work for Imogen Walker MP, with brief details of your most recent experience.
• An up to date CV (max 2 sides A4).
• Contact details of two referees and confirmation of any notice period you would need to give if in current employment.

Please apply by email with the subject line "Researcher Application YOURNAME" to danny.barnes@parliament.uk

Website: https://members.parliament.uk/member/5136/contact

Additional Notes