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Reference: 100566

Date Added: 23 October 2026
Closing Date: 6 November 2026

Job Title: Personal Assistant

Working For: Preet Gill MP (Birmingham Edgbaston)

Location: London

Salary: In line with IPSA Pay scales

Length of Contract: 12 months with a view to extend

Job Details

Preet Kaur Gill MP,  is looking for a Personal Assistant to join her team.

This is a full-time role (5 days a week)

We are looking for a passionate, organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support Preet Kaur Gill MP. This role requires excellent written communication, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy parliamentary office.

The successful candidate will take initiative, establish effective office systems and ensure correspondence, meetings and follow-up actions are handled promptly and professionally.

Key responsibilities
* Manage the MP’s diary, arrange meetings and coordinate parliamentary and constituency commitments.
* Organise and monitor the inbox, prioritising urgent matters, drafting replies and ensuring outstanding correspondence is followed up.
* Draft clear, accurate letters, emails and other written correspondence on behalf of the MP.
* Liaise with ministers’ private offices, parliamentary colleagues, government departments and external organisations.
* Manage stakeholder relationships, maintaining accurate contact records and ensuring timely communication.
* Prepare meeting papers and briefings, take minutes, record agreed actions and follow up on progress.
* Set up and maintain effective filing, correspondence and task management systems.
* Support constituency casework, including contacting relevant agencies, maintaining records and keeping constituents informed.
* Draft social media posts and support communications about the MP’s parliamentary and constituency work.
* Work closely with colleagues across both offices, handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

Skills and qualities
* Excellent written English, with the ability to produce professional correspondence tailored to different audiences.
* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and reliable follow-through.
* Initiative and confidence to resolve routine issues independently, recognising when matters need the MP’s attention.
* The ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and adapt to changing demands.
* Professional interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with constituents, senior stakeholders and private offices.
* Good digital skills and experience maintaining accurate records and efficient office systems.
* A commitment to public service.

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: 6 November 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be notified within two weeks of the closing date. 

Application Details

Please send a CV and cover letter, setting out how you meet the criteria, to marie.marshall@parliament.uk 

Website: http://www.preetkaurgill.co.uk

Additional Notes