Saul Lyons
Manchester
Summary
I am an passionate and driven individual with a keen interest in British politics and an aspiration to pursue a career in politics. Motivated and confident individual who can deploy problem solving skills complete with a strong work ethic. Committed team player with a unique and varied skillset with several years experience across different sectors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior County Football Referee
The Football Association
09.2020 - Current
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of the Laws of the Game to mediate and resolve disputes.
- Communicated decisions to players with a clear instructive and authoritative style.
- Member of Liverpool FA youth council in which I was responsible for the setting up of the ask4Sam initiative, a child abuse helpline.
- Officiated football matches over five seasons including a county cup final and semi-professional matches.
Parliamentary intern
Kemi Badenoch MP
London
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Drafted and managed correspondence, including responding to constituent inquiries and official communications.
- Provided administrative support, handling emails, scheduling, and document management.
- Handled errands and ad hoc tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Monitored parliamentary activities and provided summaries on relevant debates and issues.
- Assisted in stakeholder mapping, identifying key individuals for strategic communication.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Temperley Taylor
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible for the appropriate filing of legal correspondence.
- Helped establish a comprehensive filing system allowing ease of access for solicitors working on cases.
- Used office 365 to process incoming and outgoing email promptly and proactively, maintaining comprehensive records for maximum efficiency.
- Built and maintained excellent working relationships with colleagues, helping and supporting other staff to complete duties.
- Time recorded correspondence and actions using advanced P4W case management software.
Three Day Mini Pupillage
St John's Buildings
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Shadowed several barristers across a wide range of cases including criminal hearings to client consultations.
- Established a widened understanding and appreciation of the Judiciary and UK legal system.
Education
Politics Degree
University of Liverpool
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Politics
St Ambrose College
10 GCSE's
St Ambrose College
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Clear and Concise Communication
- Teamwork
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good organisational skills
Affiliations
- President of Darts Society at the University of Liverpool.
- Co-founder of politics society at St Ambrose College.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Parliamentary intern
Kemi Badenoch MP
02.2025 - 04.2025
Three Day Mini Pupillage
St John's Buildings
10.2021 - 10.2021
Legal Administrative Assistant
Temperley Taylor
03.2021 - 08.2023
Senior County Football Referee
The Football Association
09.2020 - Current
Politics Degree
University of Liverpool
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Politics
St Ambrose College
10 GCSE's
St Ambrose College
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