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Reference: 98846

Date Added: 19 March 2026
Closing Date: 20 April 2026

Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant

Working For: Aphra Brandreth MP (Chester South and Eddisbury)

Location: London

Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales

Length of Contract: 12 months, with potential to become permanent

Job Details

Aphra Brandreth MP is seeking a highly organised and proactive Parliamentary Assistant to join her Westminster Office.
The successful candidate will provide research, policy casework and administrative support, ensuring the MP is well briefed and able to represent constituents from Chester South and Eddisbury effectively in Parliament.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written communication and drafting ability
• Knowledge of UK politics and parliamentary procedures
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Professional judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information
• The ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A good understanding of the Microsoft package, confidence in using databases and systems, and an awareness of data protection legislation are essential.
Job Description
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues
• Manage the MP’s APPG memberships and officer roles
• Assist in writing external communications including speeches for the MP
• Assist with casework drafting policy responses to constituents
• 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.
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency
• To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• Help draft amendments for reports and prepare briefing material
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc.
• Project work
• Provide generalist admin support
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries

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: 20 April 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews to start after 11th May 2026

Application Details

Email cv and covering letter to Aphra.Brandreth.mp@parliament.uk 

Website: https://www.aphrabrandreth.com/

Additional Notes