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Reference: 96801

Date Added: 25 June 2025
Closing Date: 9 July 2025

Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant (Part Time)

Working For: Lord Popat

Location: London

Salary: Competitive / Flexible Working

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Lord Popat is seeking a part-time and flexible parliamentary assistant to provide secretarial support and assist his work in the House of Lords.

This role would ideally suit someone with existing experience in Parliament—perhaps a current researcher seeking a second role, or someone looking for a part-time opportunity with flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:
      •     Manage Lord Popat’s parliamentary inbox and communications
      •     Draft speeches, briefings, and correspondence
      •     Conduct political and policy research as required
      •     Oversee and coordinate Lord Popat’s parliamentary business in the House of Lords

Requirements:
      •     Previous parliamentary or political experience is essential
      •     Strong writing and research skills
      •     Excellent organisational and communication abilities
      •     Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Location:
Primarily based in Lord Popat’s House of Lords office in Millbank. Occasional travel to his private office in Stanmore may be required.

Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 9 July 2025

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews - July

Start date - asap

Application Details

Please email provide CV and covering letter to popatd@parliament.uk

Any queries, please email Lord Popat (popatd@parliament.uk)

Website: http://lordpopat.com

Additional Notes