Reference: 97821
Date Added: 30 October 2025
Closing Date: 12 November 2025
Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant
Working For: Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland)
Location: London
Salary: In line with IPSA payscales
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Alistair Carmichael MP is seeking to recruit a Parliamentary Assistant to join his team. The successful applicant will be expected to assist Mr Carmichael in the full range of his parliamentary duties but will lead on and take ownership of his policy casework responses and diary management.
The ability to communicate clearly with a good standard of written English is essential. Applicants should have a good knowledge of current politics and have good communication skills. An understanding of parliamentary and government processes is desirable but full training will be given to the successful applicants.
Funding is available for a full-time position but applications may be considered from those seeking part-time employment. The successful applicant will be based in the House of Commons, with some options for remote working in non-sitting periods (subject to performance).
Sympathy with the aims and policies of the Liberal Democrats is 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: 12 November 2025
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will be held w/c 17th November. The current post-holder is due to leave on 30th November, and the successful applicant should be available to take up the post as soon as possible after that.
Application Details
Please apply with a CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the post to William Deans at will.deans@parliament.uk
Website: https://www.alistaircarmichael.co.uk/