Parliamentary Intern - LTA - One Year - COTO-024652

Job Purpose: Gain hands-on experience working within Tynwald while supporting parliamentary research, committee work and legislative services. This internship offers the opportunity to develop valuable research, communication and analytical skills while learning how the Isle of Man's parliament operates.  

Duties  
- Support Tynwald Committees by attending meetings and assisting with enquiries and investigations.
- Prepare agendas, minutes, briefing papers and reports.
- Conduct research and analysis on a wide range of policy and public interest topics.
- Respond to information requests from Members and Committees of Tynwald.
- Analyse written and verbal evidence and help draft recommendations.
- Assist with media releases, committee outputs and parliamentary publications.
- Help administer parliamentary sittings and official documents.
- Contribute to the production of Hansard (the Official Report of parliamentary proceedings).
- Maintain research resources, datasets and shared inboxes.
- Work with colleagues across Legislative Services and support wider parliamentary activities when required.
- Write a blog about your experience as a Parliamentary Intern.

Essential Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to research, analyse and explain complex information clearly.
- Strong IT skills.
- Ability to learn new topics quickly.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Professional, confident and able to build positive working relationships.
- Ability to act with impartiality, discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexible approach and willingness to take on new challenges.

Desirable Skills
- Interest in politics, government, public policy or parliamentary processes.
- Experience of research, report writing or analysis.
- Experience working with committees, projects or stakeholder groups.

How to Apply

This vacancy requires you to complete the attached application form.

Please complete the application form and add your CV to the end of the form before saving the document in PDF format.

You should then submit your application through the Just the Job website by returning to this vacancy and selecting the APPLY NOW button at the bottom of the page.

You will be asked to complete a covering email in the box provided. Please attach your completed PDF application form before selecting Submit Application.

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If you experience any difficulties completing or submitting your application, or require the application form in MS word format, please contact Julia at justthejob@jaiom.im, who will be happy to assist you.

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Salary & benefits

£27,784

Hours

Full Time - 37 Hours