Applications are now open for the position of Parliamentary Intern within the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald.

Established in 2014, this paid 12‑month internship, running from October 2026 to September 2027, has been developed to encompass the full range of activities and services undertaken by a modern parliament. The successful applicant will gain valuable first-hand experience in this unique environment, while developing skills to support a diversity of future career pathways.

Former interns have gone on to secure a wide variety of roles, including positions within other parliaments, the civil service, and the legal professions.

What to expect

The successful candidate will be based within the Research and Scrutiny Support team, playing a direct role in a range of parliamentary functions, including:

• Committee work,
• Parliamentary research, and;
• Chamber support.

The role provides a valuable opportunity to contribute directly to the work of Tynwald, supporting Members and Committees as they examine and scrutinise the work of Government. The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald provides a wide range of parliamentary and administrative services both to Tynwald and the public, and there will be opportunities to work with areas across the Office.

Blog posts by previous interns, giving further insights into the role and experiences, can be found on the Tynwald website: www.tynwald.org.im/parliamentary-intern

How to apply

Applications are open until midnight on Wednesday 8th July 2026. To apply, please send a completed application form with a copy of your curriculum vitae to enquiries@tynwald.org.im. The application form and further information about the role can be found at: www.tynwald.org.im/recruitment.

Jonathan King, the Clerk of Tynwald, said:

“Many former Tynwald interns have enjoyed the experience and have used it to springboard their career. If you are interested, please apply. You have nothing to lose!”

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For further information contact:

Francisca Gale
Research and Scrutiny Support Manager

Telephone: 01624 685500
Email:  enquiries@tynwald.org.im
Website: www.tynwald.org.im

June 2026

Notes for Editors

• Tynwald is the oldest continuous parliamentary body in the world, having been established over 1,000 years ago. It serves as the legislature of the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown Dependency.
• The Parliamentary Internship was established in 2014. Since then, there have been 22 appointees to the role.