Research and Operations Assistant

and the job listing Expires on March 11, 2026

As a Research and Operations Assistant, you would be helping the team with their day-to-day tasks, as well as get the opportunity to do some of your own research to be published in our Centre Write online newspaper. This would include tasks such as researching and summarizing political developments in the UK, the work of other political research organizations, reviewing government consultations, writing articles and helping with the organization of events such as public panels, debates and dinners.

Perks of the internship include being able to meet senior politicians and thought leaders as well as participation in our regular social events, such as karting, board games and regular outings.

There will be extensive networking opportunities with people working across Westminster, including ministers, MPs, journalists, academics and business leaders, among others.

We are an independent think tank that seeks to defend and improve liberal society. Our primary role is to change government policy and public attitudes. We are a home for members of all political parties and none who have liberal, meritocratic, pro-market, institutionalist and internationalist values. Established by Ryan Short house in 2014, we are today a respected and leading think tank – as well as a membership organisation – which delivers an extensive programme of research, publications and events.

Our thinking and ideas have had significant influence on public debate and government policy.

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns.

All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support- for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens

Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page .