Reference: 99360
Date Added: 1 June 2026
Closing Date: 19 June 2026
Job Title: Summer Research Internship
Working For: Andrew Griffith MP (Arundel and South Downs)
Location: London
Salary: Competitive, 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs)
Length of Contract: Fixed term, 1st July – 1st September
Job Details
This is a key role in an energetic, high impact office. Working with Andrew, and his team, in this large and important brief, you will gain hands on experience in the office of a Shadow Cabinet Minister, help in the work of researching and developing policy, and supporting the work of an active constituency MP.
This role may suit someone with longer term political ambitions interested in acquiring some early experience of Westminster before building a career in business - or students currently in the midst of a university course.
Key responsibilities:
• Research national issues and regulations impacting UK businesses and economic growth
• Support Andrew’s work developing policy as Shadow Cabinet Minister
• Draft responses to policy questions from constituents
• Any other duties and tasks as needed
Key characteristics:
• Strong research and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and written skills, with the ability to interpret and understand complex legislation and policy
• Personable and able to work as part of a small team
• Highly organised and able to prioritise a workload
• Personal initiative and a proactive work ethic
• The ability to maintain complete discretion and confidentiality
• A supporter of the Conservative Party
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: 19 June 2026
Interview/Start Dates
This is a rolling recruitment process with applications being considered as they are received.
Application Details
Please submit a CV and a 300 word statement on why this role would be the right next step for you to josh.funnell@parliament.uk with the subject heading “SUMMER INTERNSHIP”.
Website: http://andrewgriffith.uk