Reference: 99115
Date Added: 28 April 2026
Closing Date: 11 May 2026
Job Title: Parliamentary Political Advisor for Elections Bill
Working For: Liberal Democrats
Location: London
Salary: c. £35,000 FTE (pro rata)
Length of Contract: 8 to 9 months
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Develop evidence-based proposals to amend the Representation of the People Act and related legislation
- Identify strategic opportunities within the Commons and Lords to influence the Bill
- Draft and coordinate legislative amendments, including securing support and managing parliamentary processes
- Produce clear briefings and policy materials for debates and stakeholder engagement
- Work closely with parliamentarians, advisors, and internal teams to ensure coordinated delivery
- Support communications activity, including member updates, media engagement, and campaign initiatives
- Conduct targeted research, including comparative analysis of campaign finance systems in other democracies
Person Specification
- Essential Experience & Skills
- Significant experience working within Parliament, with a strong understanding of legislative processes and parliamentary levers
- Demonstrable experience contributing to or managing legislative or policy development
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities, including with senior political figures
- Proven ability to distil complex information into clear, concise briefings and reports
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities
- Excellent research skills across complex and evolving policy areas
- Alignment with, and sympathy for, the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats
Personal Qualities
- Strong political judgement and awareness of the UK political landscape
- Proactive, self-starting, and solutions-oriented approach
- Enthusiastic and entrepreneurial mindset, with a willingness to identify and pursue new opportunities for impact
- Confident, credible, and personable
High levels of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Closing Date: 11 May 2026
Interview/Start Dates
w/c 18th May 2026
Application Details
Please review the job requirements, then proceed with your application.
- A full CV of no more than two pages, including a telephone number and email address;
- A covering letter (no more than one A4 page) setting out why you want the job and how your experience and skills are relevant to it;
To be considered for this position, please submit your application to recruitment@libdems.org.uk
We will review applications as they come in and may appoint before the closing date.
https://www.libdems.org.uk/work-for-us/federal-vacancy/parliamentary-political-consultant-for-elections-bill
Website: https://www.libdems.org.uk/