Parliamentary Intern

Pippa Heylings MP is seeking a paid Intern to support her parliamentary work in Westminster. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong interest in politics, public policy, and climate and nature advocacy.
The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to learning. They will support the Parliamentary Assistant and the Member across a range of duties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Member and Parliamentary Assistant in Westminster
• Assist with research on policy and legislation
• Prepare briefing materials for meetings, speeches, and media
• Attend meetings, take notes, and support follow-up actions
• Maintain knowledge of parliamentary activity (debates, legislation, Hansard)
• Draft external communications, including social media and newsletters
• Assist with diary management and tracking parliamentary business
• Support tabling of Parliamentary Questions, EDMs, and debates
• Assist with event organisation and provide on-the-day support
• Manage enquiries via email and post
• Support speechwriting and general administrative tasks
• Assist with research and data analysis

Person Specification
Essential:

• Strong interest in UK politics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organisation
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Desirable:

• Knowledge of parliamentary processes
• Interest in climate and environmental policy

Additional Information
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Pippa Heylings MP is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged. Reasonable adjustments are available on request.