Manraj Atwal
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Undergraduate student with experience in political campaigning, research, and public-facing organisational roles. Active locally and familiar with constituency-level politics, with a particular interest in planning, service delivery, and effective local government. Reliable, organised, and able to balance council responsibilities alongside academic commitments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Research assistant
Glenn & Co. (Property Services) Ltd
London
2025.06 - 2025.08
- Conducted structured analysis of 20+ residential property opportunities across East London (including Ilford and Fairlop), assessing viability for acquisition
- Evaluated rental yield, renovation cost projections, planning potential, and locality trends using data from Land Registry, property portals, and council planning records
- Produced written briefing reports and comparative financial summaries to inform investment decisions
- Presented findings formally to the Director, responding to follow-up queries and conducting additional targeted research
- Contributed to due diligence on two properties that progressed to purchase
Campaign assistant
Office of Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP
Woodford, Essex
2024.02 - 2024.02
- Assisted in the production of campaign materials ahead of local elections, including designing posters and contributing to short-form campaign video content
- Participated in supervised doorstep canvassing and voter engagement
- Helped coordinate volunteer leafleting operations, organising routes and division of responsibilities
- Supported dissemination of campaign literature across targeted areas of the constituency
- Gained practical exposure to constituency-level campaign strategy and local political organisation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
UCL
London 2025.09 -
A-Levels -
Chigwell School
Chigwell, Essex 2023.09 - 2025.08
GCSEs -
Chigwell School
Chigwell, Essex 2018.09 - 2023.08
Responsibilities and experiences
Convenor – School Debating Society
- Revived and re-established a dormant debating society following staff departure
- Delivered 30+ structured weekly debates across three academic terms
- Increased and stabilised attendance through adoption of formal British Parliamentary format and active participation rules
- Chaired debates to time, ensuring disciplined structure and balanced floor engagement
Debate Runner – University Debating Society
- Assisted in administration of two large-scale inter-school competitions involving dozens of teams
- Managed timekeeping and adjudicator coordination during live rounds
- Resolved last-minute scheduling and room allocation issues under time pressure
- Trusted by Society President and external adjudicators to ensure smooth operational delivery
Sustainability Ambassador – Chigwell School
- Supported implementation of school-wide sustainability initiatives
- Assisted in organising awareness campaigns and communicating environmental policy updates to students
- Contributed to data collection and reporting on participation in sustainability programmes
Equality Ambassador – Chigwell School
- Delivered three whole-school assemblies addressing policy and cultural awareness initiatives
- Contributed to planning and execution of themed cultural weeks
- Represented student body concerns to staff and assisted in coordinating group presentations
Writing and Publications
Contributor – Pi Media
- Researched and authored opinion articles on political and public policy issues
- Synthesised complex topics into clear, structured arguments suitable for public readership
- Worked within editorial guidelines and deadlines
Independent Political Commentary – Substack
- Publish long-form political analysis, requiring independent research and source evaluation
- Develop structured policy commentary with a focus on clarity and evidence-based argumentation
- Manage publication schedule and audience engagement
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - History
UCL
2025.09 -
Research assistant
Glenn & Co. (Property Services) Ltd
2025.06 - 2025.08
Campaign assistant
Office of Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP
2024.02 - 2024.02
A-Levels -
Chigwell School
2023.09 - 2025.08
GCSEs -
Chigwell School
2018.09 - 2023.08