What's it really like to work in water?

Start the Survey
Back to search results

Murray McIntosh
Permanent REF: #BBBH13090

Senior Parliamentary Assistant

£0-£47,000 per annumLondon

Overview

Adrian Ramsay MP for Waveney Valley is seeking an experienced Senior Parliamentary Assistant to lead and deliver high-impact parliamentary campaigns across environmental, policy and constituency-focused issues.

This is a senior, hands-on role for an exceptional campaigner who can turn political priorities into strong and effective campaigns that build support, influence decision-makers and drive meaningful change. The role also includes management responsibility for the Westminster office, coordinating the team and working closely with the Waveney Valley constituency office.

Overview of the Role

Working in a fast-paced parliamentary environment, you will develop and deliver campaigns across climate adaptation, environmental resilience, nature restoration and animal welfare. You will also respond to emerging constituency issues, turning them into effective parliamentary and public-facing campaigns.

You will work closely with Adrian Ramsay MP, shaping campaign strategy, engaging stakeholders, producing high-quality communications and speechwriting, and ensuring priorities are delivered effectively.

Success in the role will require strong political judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently whilst coordinating multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • A strong track record of delivering campaigns, public affairs programmes or advocacy initiatives.
  • Strong political awareness and sound judgement.
  • The ability to work independently and take ownership of priorities.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing demands.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
  • The ability to understand and communicate complex policy issues quickly and effectively.

Desirable Experience

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience in:

  • Climate adaptation, environmental resilience, nature restoration, land management, animal welfare, rural affairs, farming or environmental policy.
  • Parliament, government, charities, NGOs, trade associations or membership organisations.
  • Media engagement, public affairs and campaign communications.

Additional Information

  • Hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the Westminster office during parliamentary sitting periods.
  • Occasional travel to the Waveney Valley constituency will be required.
  • Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum.
  • Please submit a CV and covering letter as part of your application.
  • Full UK right to work required. Sponsorship is not available.

Diversity and Inclusion

Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunities employer on behalf of their clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Tom Barnby avatar

Tom Barnby

Consultant - Policy, Public Affairs, Communications & Economics

Read more testimonials