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Reference: 100278

Date Added: 17 September 2026
Closing Date: 1 October 2026

Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant

Working For: Tahir Ali MP (Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley)

Location: London

Salary: £32,000

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Parliamentary Assistant to support Tahir Ali MP in his Parliamentary work in Westminster.
Key responsibilities:
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Deal with complex queries, including drafting and signing letters and leading on policy and campaign casework
• Westminster Diary management
• Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them
• Maintain and utilise knowledge of relevant legislation, including impact on the local constituency
• Prepare and present results for the purposes of briefing notes for committees, parliamentary questions, articles and press releases
• Research local, regional or national issues to support the MPs' work
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups
• To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• To produce and present high-quality written reports, briefing notes, speeches, and professional advice
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• Undertake supervisory responsibility as required
• Lead on project work as required
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours, including assisting with events with the MP as requested

Applicants for the role should state if they are looking for full time of part time employment.

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 1 October 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Early October in person.

Application Details

Please send a CV addressing the Key Responsibilities outlined above to tahir.ali.mp@parliament.uk 
Please enter 'Parliamentary Assistant - Your First and Last Name' in the subject line.

Website: http://tahirali.uk

Additional Notes