Senior Policy Researcher

The Office of Elaine Stewart MP is recruiting a Senior Policy Researcher Key responsibilities • Act as liaison officer between Westminster office and constituency office • Develop and implement procedures for constituency office correspondence, such as enquiries from constituents, the media, and campaign groups • Deal with complex queries and complaints on the MPs' behalf, including drafting and signing letters • Manage and progress complex cases and take ownership of certain casework as required • Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them • Take initiative on other relevant delegated areas from the MP and lead on project work as re-quired • Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the Member is accurately informed on key issues • Maintain and utilise knowledge of relevant policy announcements and legislation, including im-pact on the local constituency • Research local, regional or national issues to support the MPs' work • To produce and present high quality written reports, briefing notes, and professional advice • Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed • Undertake supervisory responsibility as required • There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours, including assisting with events with the MP as requested Additional responsibilities • Develop a strategy for constituency communication (newsletters, website, social media posts) • Support all other staff when required The ideal candidate will have: • excellent research analysis and writing skills and acute attention to detail • working knowledge of standard office practices and computer packages • good knowledge of the policy making process • good communication and people skills and a working knowledge of social media and internet-based website programme such as Wordpress • strong organisational research skills, good time management and able to produce high quality work under pressure • be sympathetic to the aims and objectives of the Labour Party and be politically aware • Previous experience of working in a similar work environment would be beneficial. There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside normal working hours, including attending events with the MP in Westminster and Ayr as required. Interview Date: Week beginning 17 February Start Date: As soon as possible Application Details Submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and a covering letter Only those applicants selected for shortlisting will be contacted. Successful candidates will be asked to provide two referees who can be contacted following a job offer

Location: Ayr, GB

Posted Date: 2/6/2025