Closing Date: 3 April 2026

Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant

Working For: Amanda Martin MP (Portsmouth North)

Location: London

Salary: In line with IPSA scales

Length of Contract: Maternity cover from 25/05/26 - 23/07/26

Job Details

• Assist in writing external communications including speeches for MP
• Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate
• Compilation of briefing packs for MPs, take notes of meetings and draft appropriate submissions
• Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc. This would include issues of importance both nationally and in the local constituency.
• Diary Management
• Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation
• Engage confidentially, professionally, with care and integrity with members of the public through telephone enquiries, social media, email and face to face
• Give advice on policy issues
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency
• Help draft amendments for reports and prepare briefing material
• Maintain positive on-going relationships with all parties including members of the public, groups, suppliers and Westminster where required
• Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and brief the MP on relevant issues
• Monitor social media activity and report any relevant trends to the Office Manager/MP
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc
• Project Management
• Project Work
• Provide generalist admin support
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
• There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally
• To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• Work with colleagues in communications/casework to identify potential impacts from the research work and disseminate them effectively 
• Book rooms and organise events in partnership with external organisations and agencies, ensuring all logistical arrangements are in place and coordinate and facilitate tours and visits in collaboration with the constituency office, ensuring appropriate planning and organisation.
• Communicate effectively and on a regular basis with members of the constituency team to ensure coordination and the smooth running of office activities.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities as directed by the MP and Chief of Staff

Closing Date: 3 April 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews 13/04/26-17/04/26

Contract from 25/05/26 to 23/07/27

Week 1 in constituency working with the team to understand the work of the MP locally

Weeks 2/3 spent in Parliament shadowing the current member of staff before she begins her maternity leave on 29/06/26

Application Details

Please provide:

• A CV
• Covering letter 
• 2 references

Please send applications to  amanda.martin.mp@parliament.uk FAO Chief of staff - Harry Riley

Website: http://amandamartin.org.uk/