It's 02 September 2010
Paid Internship [advertiser logo]Reference:22833  
Posted: 16 December 09
working for Associate Parliamentary Sustainable Resource Group
salary National minimum wage: £5.73 per hour
details The Associate Parliamentary Sustainable Resource Group (APSRG) is looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual with a proven interest in politics and environmental sustainability issues to join a small and dynamic team.

The APSRG is leading forum informing debate between Parliament, Government, business and the sustainable resource community on the crucial issues affecting sustainable resources in the UK.

An independent and not-for-profit organisation, the APSRG plays an important role fostering dialogue between senior business leaders and civil servants, key parliamentarians and government ministers, promoting greater political engagement with the sustainable resource agenda and more effective policy in this important area.

Job duties:

  • Parliamentary monitoring including writing the weekly ebulletin and policy briefings
  • Assisting with the coordination of parliamentary seminars, receptions and meetings
  • Assisting in preparatory work for the 2010 general election
  • General research and administrative support
  • Other duties as required by the team

    Experience/qualifications/Training:

  • Undergraduate (or higher) degree in social or environmental sciences or related fields
  • Proven written and research skills
  • A demonstrated interest in UK politics (first hand experience preferable)
  • A demonstrated interest in the field of environmental sustainability
  • The ability to work independently and in a team and to deadlines
  • High IT ability

    The internship will commence Monday 19 January 2010 for 3 days per week. It is located in central London.

    Interns will be paid national minimum wage £5.73 per hour.

  • closes 9:00am Monday 4 January 2010
    contact If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a
    one page CV and half page covering letter (size 10 font) to philip.armstrong@policyconnect.org.uk
    website http://www.policyconnect.org.uk/environment
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