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Parliamentary Affairs Officer
Contract type: Fixed term, 12 months (Extension Subject to funding)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Hours of work: 5 days a week (35 hours)
Location: Remote (with travel to London)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in between Xmas and New Year. An additional day of annual leave for every year served, up to a maximum of 3 days.
Reporting to: Campaign Manager
Deadline: 10am on Wednesday, 10th June 2026.
Apply by emailing a CV & Covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and person specification to admin1@covidfamiliesforjustice.org
Job description
Lead parliamentary engagement for the organisation, ensuring MPs and peers are briefed effectively and engaged at the right moments.
Identify and engage the most relevant MPs, peers and parliamentary staff on key issues, reports, parliamentary moments and campaign activity
Draft and circulate high-quality parliamentary briefings, email updates and other materials for MPs, peers and parliamentary staff
Organise meetings with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff, including preparing agendas, briefings and follow-up actions
Monitor parliamentary developments, including debates, questions, statements, select committee activity and relevant legislation, and advise colleagues on opportunities for engagement
Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, roundtables, receptions and campaign actions
Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts, engagement and follow-up
Investigate the possibility of forming an APPG on the implementation of Covid Inquiry Recommendations with a suitable Member of Parliament as the chair.
Support the development and delivery of campaign activity that advances the organisation’s objectives.
Contribute to campaign planning around major reports, anniversaries, parliamentary moments and external developments
Assist with drafting campaign materials, including action briefings, supporter emails, event materials and other public-facing content as needed
Assist with press and media work where required, including drafting press releases, statements, media briefings and ops notes
Assist with drafting clear and sensitive communications for members and supporters where needed
Attend campaign activities where required, including meetings and events
Work flexibly across a small team and support colleagues in different areas of work where needed
Person specification
Essential
Strong understanding of the UK Parliament and how parliamentary processes can be used to support campaigning
Experience of engaging effectively with MPs, peers and parliamentary staff
Experience of drafting clear, persuasive briefings and other written materials for political or policy audiences
Understanding of how to monitor parliamentary activity and translate it into practical next steps
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to tight deadlines
Ability to handle external engagement quickly, professionally and sensitively
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required
Knowledge of, and interest in, current affairs and public policy
Flexible and willing to contribute across different areas of work in a small team
Personal belief in and support for the aims of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK
Desirable
Experience of working in a parliamentary, political, campaigning or policy environment
Experience of supporting parliamentary events, briefings or stakeholder engagement activity
Experience of working across campaigning, communications and policy in a small team
COVID-19 has affected us all, but some communities were disproportionately impacted, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities and disabled people, so we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates from those backgrounds.