Parliamentary Assistant | Office of Lara Bird MP and Broughty Ferry

Parliamentary Assistant

Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant
Location: Westminster, London
Salary: £28,114 – £45,141 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time
Salary Band: London

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the MP is fully briefed and informed on policy, legislative and constituency matters. The role requires excellent research, communication and organisational skills, alongside a strong understanding of parliamentary processes and current affairs.

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret information to ensure the MP is accurately informed on key issues.
• Conduct research on a range of policy and parliamentary subjects.
• Prepare high-quality briefing notes for debates, committees, parliamentary questions and meetings.
• Help draft speeches, press releases, reports, amendments and other external communications.
• Advise the MP on policy matters and upcoming parliamentary business.
• Monitor legislation, debates, Hansard, motions and parliamentary activity relevant to the MP’s interests and constituency priorities.
• Ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions, motions and contributions to be put before the House.
• Compile briefing packs, attend meetings, take notes and draft appropriate follow-up submissions.
• Monitor local, regional and national media coverage and provide timely briefings on relevant developments.
• Monitor social media activity and report key trends and issues.
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries.
• Maintain effective diary management and administrative support.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with constituents, stakeholder groups, parliamentary colleagues and external organisations.
• Ensure records and information are managed securely and in compliance with data protection legislation.
• Engage professionally, confidentially and with integrity when dealing with members of the public via telephone, email, social media and face‑to‑face.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess strong research and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Parliament, the legislative process and current political issues.
• Be able to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Be proactive, adaptable and capable of working under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Show strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Be committed to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

The role may require occasional travel and work outside standard office hours to support parliamentary business, events and meetings.

Please submit: A current CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and relevant experience. Applications should be sent to .

The Office of Lara Bird MP welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.