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Reference: 97950

Date Added: 17 November 2025
Closing Date: 7 December 2025

Job Title: Researcher

Working For: Emily Thornberry MP (Islington South and Finsbury)

Location: London

Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales, dependent on experience

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Dame Emily Thornberry MP is looking for a Researcher to work in her busy Parliamentary office. 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Preparing briefings, particularly in relation to Emily's role as Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee; 
  • Writing speeches for parliamentary questions and debates;
  • Drafting responses to constituents' policy enquiries;
  • Providing general support across Emily's brief as required.

Skills, qualities and experience:

  • Superb written communication skills;
  • Knowledge and understanding of national party politics;
  • Ability to deliver high quality work at pace;
  • Ability to deal with constituents and other stakeholders in a compassionate, understanding, and sensitive manner;
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;
  • Strong team-player, who is able to collaborate and communicate effectively across a small team;
  • Politically sensitive and able to work with tact and discretion;
  • Supportive of the aims and values of the Labour Party.

Knowledge of foreign affairs AND/OR knowledge of Islington South and Finsbury is desirable.

Full details can be found in the Job Description at the link below:

https://www.emilythornberry.com/homepage/careers/ 

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: 7 December 2025

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will be held on 17 December 2025 in London, with the successful candidate able to start as soon as possible.

Application Details

To apply, please complete and return the Application Form at the link below to ryan.smith@parliament.uk  by 23:59 on 7 Dec 2025

https://www.emilythornberry.com/homepage/careers/

We will not accept applications in the form of a CV & cover letter. All applicants must complete the Application Form.

Website: https://www.emilythornberry.com/

Additional Notes