Parliamentary and Policy Researcher – Education

The Church of England

Parliamentary and Policy Researcher supporting the Church of England’s education policy work in the House of Lords. Advising Bishops and liaising with government officials on education issues.

Posted 7/14/2026part-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication and research skills, with the ability to draft briefing papers and press releases. Possesses knowledge of the UK Parliament and current education policy trends, along with a collaborative working style to support the Church's strategic educational initiatives.

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Excellent Communication SkillsResearch SkillsKnowledge of UK ParliamentEvent Organization ExperienceUnderstanding of Education Policy

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Hard Skills

Drafting Briefing PapersContent ProductionInformation GatheringPolicy AnalysisEvent Organization

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsDiscretion and JudgementEnthusiasm and ImaginationCollaborative Working StyleTime Management

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Church of EnglandEducation PolicyParliamentary ProcessesPolitical PartiesLobby Groups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide parliamentary and policy support to the Bishop of Portsmouth and a range of other Lords Spiritual who will speak on education issues.
Work inside the NSE team, line managed by the Head of Education Policy.
Support the Church’s work in education at the most strategic level.
Advise on and researching materials for questions, speeches and other interventions in the Lords.
Monitor and keep the Bishops informed about relevant parliamentary developments and timetables.
Liaise with MPs, Peers and their staff, Parliamentary officials, and others in and outside the NCIs on behalf of the Bishops.
Draft material for online and print publication about the Bishops’ work, in close collaboration with communications officers.
Provide occasional research resource for the Bishops in their diocesan work, as and when required.
Support the Head of Education Policy and Chief Education Officer in their wider policy-related responsibilities as and when required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing.
Proven ability in drafting briefing papers or press releases, bulletins or other accessible modes of communication
Excellent organisational skills, including time management, diary management etc.
Research skills, with the ability to gather information quickly and accurately and to produce content in forms suitable for both brief speeches and full-length addresses
Ability to discern the impact of policies, legislation etc. on the Church of England, other churches, and other faith communities
Knowledge of the UK Parliament, current affairs and the making of Government policy
A grasp of the key issues facing the Church of England in its public role today
Some experience of organising events (receptions, seminars, meetings etc.)
Enthusiasm, energy and imagination.
Discretion and judgement in handling confidential or sensitive material
A flexible, open and collaborative working style
A willingness to work with and learn from senior colleagues, and people of differing political and theological persuasions
Knowledge of current trends in Education policy
Some knowledge or experience of parliamentary processes, political parties, think tanks, lobby groups etc.
Some knowledge of the structures of the Church of England, and Education landscape

Benefits

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