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Reference: 100727

Date Added: 11 November 2026
Closing Date: 30 November 2026

Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant

Working For: Leader of the Opposition in the House of Lords (Conservative

Location: London

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Length of Contract: Fixed term for the remainder of the Parliament

Job Details

The Leader and Chief Whip of the Opposition in the House of Lords are looking for a parliamentary assistant to support them and their wider frontbench team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and dedicated team working at the heart of Westminster effecting real change through the legislative process.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • Managing the diaries of the Leader and Chief Whip of the Opposition in the House of Lords and compiling relevant papers or briefings for meetings when required.
  • Managing a schedule of events for the the Leader and Chief Whip of the Opposition in the House of Lords and supporting with the running of them.
  • Providing wider administrative support to the Leader and Chief Whip of the Opposition in the House of Lords.
  • Assisting the wider team with other duties, for example on research and briefing, that may be specified from time to time by the Leader or Chief Whip of the Opposition, or their Chief of Staff.

Skills/Experience Required:

We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic who takes pride in carrying out their work honestly, reliably and diligently to the best of their ability. Applicants should have the following skills and attributes:

  • Organisational Skills: ability to prioritise tasks efficiently, managing schedules, appointments, and administrative details with strong attention to detail.
  • Oral and Written Communication Skills: ability to communicate clearly and confidently when interacting with colleagues, peers, officials and external parties.
  • Confidentiality: the upmost integrity, trustworthiness and discretion.
  • Adaptability: willingness to handle unexpected changes or urgent request and work flexibly as part of a wider team

Other Information:

Candidates should be sympathetic to aims and values of the Conservative Party.

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: 30 November 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews are likely to take place at the beginning of December with successful applicants asked to start as soon as possible afterwards.

Application Details

If you would like to be considered for this vacancy, please email Annabelle Eyre, Chief of Staff to the Opposition Leader and Chief Whip, House of Lords at eyrea@parliament.uk with your CV and a covering letter. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the vacancy and why would be a suitable candidate. The subject line of your email must be '2026 - Parliamentary Assistant Application'.

Website: https://members.parliament.uk/member/4200/contact

Additional Notes