The successful candidate will be involved in advising the House of Lords Labour Leadership, Frontbench and Backbench Peers, with a focus on domestic public policy. The role includes drafting amendments, and detailed briefing and speaking notes for the Lords stages of government legislation.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide research and briefings for Shadow Ministers on legislation, debates, and parliamentary questions
• Manage bills for the Labour Opposition through the Lords stages of government legislation, including preparing detailed amendments
• Shadow the work of government departments as part of wider Labour Frontbench Teams, working across both Houses
• Work within a small staff team
• Maintain, update, and develop knowledge of relevant legislation
• Monitor key debates and motions – principally in the Lords but where also relevant in House of Commons
• Carry out research on identified legislation and issues
• Analyse and evaluate research and interpret data
• Prepare and produce speaking notes for Labour Shadow Ministers in the Lords
• Prepare and present results, orally and/or in writing, for parliamentary questions, briefing notes, and meetings with politicians and stakeholders
• Contribute towards the Labour Lords Leadership media responses
• Advise and guide the Leadership, Frontbench, and as appropriate Backbench Peers on policy issues
• Liaise with national bodies, government agencies, lobby groups, and trade unions
• Develop knowledge in specialist areas as required by the Labour Lords Leadership

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Parliament and the British political system, including party politics and the role of media
• Experience of working in a party political environment
• Knowledge of the legislative process
• Work confidently and co-operatively in a fast-moving, multi-tasking environment
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external contacts
• High level written and oral communication, and inter-personal skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Competent use of IT