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Reference: 100665

Date Added: 5 November 2026
Closing Date: 26 November 2026

Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant

Working For: Liz Kendall MP (Leicester West)

Location: London

Salary: In line with IPSA - lower end

Length of Contract: 6 months

Job Details

Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, adaptable and proactive Parliamentary Assistant on a fixed term contract.

This will be a dynamic and fast paced role which may require working out of normal office hours. Working for an MP can be incredibly varied day to day, and your work would revolve around the MP's schedule, interests and issues that impact Leicester West. Whilst this role is based in Westminster some occasional travel to Leicester would be required.

This is currently a 6 month fixed term post but there may be future opportunities with the team.

This will be a dynamic and fast paced role which may require working out of normal office hours.

Main duties will include:
• Keeping up to date with relevant Parliamentary bills, early day motions, legislation and debates
• Undertaking research relevant to areas of the MP’s interest
• Provide briefings
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, media appearances, parliamentary questions etc
• Provide general admin support

Required Skills
• Strong research skills
• Excellent communication skills with a high standard of written communication
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and also as part of a small team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines/under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A keen interest in politics and current affairs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour party

A working knowledge of AI and an interest in AI policy and developments would also be desirable.

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: 26 November 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Please note if we receive enough applications that meet the criterai ahead of the closing date we will close early.  Interviews will be held in Westmister as soon as possible as we wish to fill the position asap. 

Application Details

Please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than 1 page to liz.kendall.mp@parliament.uk

 

 

Website: http://lizkendall.org

Additional Notes