Tom Kilby

An organised, articulate, and multi-faceted Parliamentary professional with a can-do mindset. A working knowledge of Parliamentary processes, how UK Government policymaking is shaped and how to effectively apply those principles to the development of policy asks within businesses. Committed to supporting public interest and staying up to date with current political developments with the aim of being a resourceful and visionary leader. 

Senior Parliamentary Officer [Andrew Stephenson CBE, Former Minister of State for Health and Secondary care, Former MP for Pendle] 

February 2024 – Present 

Policy Activity:

• Day to day monitoring, analysing, and interpreting parliamentary activity & developments for relevant action regarding the constituency, the wider public sector and legislation.
• Draft high quality, clear and concise advocacy materials which communicate complex policies in an easy-to-understand manner for varied groups.
• Soft campaigning: developed & delivered a comprehensive campaign which aimed to build political awareness amongst the target audience through effective market analysis, competitor research, and constituent segmentation.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Daily communication with various Ministers, Lords, and Departments, incessantly upholding a high standard of message on behalf of the Office.
• Liaising with Government Departments, Local Authorities, and other relevant stakeholders to successfully resolve issues & concerns within the constituency.

Project Management: 

• Managed and delivered numerous projects concurrently ensuring their successful execution, whilst prioritising and allocating the workload/tasks amongst the team.
• Responsible for updating and monitoring project progress, managing risks, and maintaining alignment with office objectives.

Senior Parliamentary Researcher & Caseworker [Tom Hunt, Former MP for Ipswich]

July 2022– January 2024

• Responsible for handling of all constituents’ queries, concerns, and requests through effective casework management, providing timely and accurate information and advice. 
• Day to day monitoring of policy developments from a range of political and media channels. 
• Experienced in managing and writing consultation responses on behalf of the MP – working with different offices to produce compelling materials.

Parliamentary Researcher [Andrew Stephenson MP for Pendle, Government Whip (Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury)]

December 2018 – June 2019 

• Creating well-written and well-researched briefing materials, letters, and presentations for use in stakeholder interactions and other public-facing communications on behalf of the Office.

Trainee Accountant, David H Evans Limited Chartered Accountant

May 2015 – September 2018

• Strong client relations & delivery: build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted accountant. Work with clients to help develop and refine their bookkeeping requirement for their company.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management (First Class Honours), Manchester Metropolitan University

September 2019 – June 2022 

AAT Accounting Qualification, Blackburn University Centre

September 2015 – May 2018 

• AAT Level 1, 2, and 3 successfully completed.

Stonyhurst College, Lancashire

September 2009 – June 2014 

• A Levels: Politics, English Language, Business
• GCSE Maths and English