Sarah Olney MP for Richmond Park & North Kingston, is looking for an experienced, organised and proactive individual to help establish her office in Parliament and to co-ordinate her work in the constituency.

Main Responsibilities

To head up the office of the newest MP to Parliament. To manage a small team to maximum effect. Co-ordinating the work of the MP in both Parliament and the constituency, liaising with numerous stakeholders and members of the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all aspects of the budget, keeping the member informed of all relevant financial matters.
• Ensure a range of efficient secretarial and administrative support.
• Manage the office team, ensure accurate personnel records are kept, notifying IPSA of contractual changes as necessary.
• Manage secretarial support to special interest groups as required.
• Ensure the office is fully equipped.
• Overall management of the Member’s diary commitments, delegating tasks to others as appropriate.
• Liaise with groups/personnel at Westminster and within the constituency and the general public on the member’s behalf.

Person Specification

• Experience of managing teams and working with volunteers/interns
• A good knowledge of politics, specifically the Liberal Democrats.
• Sympathetic to the values of the Liberal Democrats.
• A good knowledge of the Richmond Park & North Kingston constituency.