Reference: 100211
Date Added: 10 September 2026
Closing Date: 23 September 2026
Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant
Working For: Rt Hon Esther McVey MP (Tatton)
Location: London
Salary: In line with the IPSA payscale based on experience
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
This role is the primary support for the MP in Parliament, working with the constituency team to ensure the smooth running of the office.
You will research information needed for the MPs work and write initial drafts of speeches, table questions and make requests for debates as required. You will also help run the MP's diary in parliament and prepare for meetings and events. You will be required to deal with some constituency correspondence and therefore, an ability to draft letters and deal with telephone calls and emails confidently is important.
On ocasion there will be requirement to work variable hours to support the MP's work as well as visiting the constituency in Cheshire.
Experience in a work environment is important and whilst some experience in Parliament would be helpful, it isn't essential.
Closing Date: 23 September 2026
Interview/Start Dates
The closing date for applications will be the 23rd September. The intention is to do initial interviews from the 25th September with a planned start date in October.
Application Details
Please apply with a CV and covering letter, specific to the role, to angela.mcpake@parliament.uk. or to Angela at The Office of Esther McVey MP, 84 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5JH
Website: http://esthermcvey.com