Mark Logan, Member of Parliament for Bolton North East, is looking to recruit an experienced and well organised Office Manager to join his Bolton office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of Mark’s Constituency Office. The role would be ideal for someone who is experienced in office management, and also is driven to help make Bolton North East an even better place.

Working for an MP is no ordinary role. You will need to be comfortable working on your own initiatives, be confident at resolving issues, and be easily adaptable to changing priorities. You will be required to work closely with Mark’s team both in Bolton and Westminster.

Main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Deal with complex queries and complaints on the MPs' behalf, including drafting letters
• Ensure a range of efficient secretarial and administrative support
• Ensure office is fully equipped
• Lead on projects as required
• Liaise with groups/personnel within the constituency and the general public on the Member's behalf as necessary
• Attend meetings on behalf of the MP on sitting days
• Manage the office team, ensuring accurate personnel records are kept and notifying IPSA of contractual changes as necessary
• Overall management of the Member's diary commitments, delegating tasks to others as appropriate
• Ownership of Diary Management in the Constituency
• Progress casework as required
• Research local & regional issues to support the MPs' work
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents
• Responsibility for managing all aspects of the budget, keeping the Member informed of all relevant financial matters
• Undertake supervisory responsibility as required
• Manage MP's expenses with IPSA
• Manage Case work and ensure GDPR regulations followed

Candidates should have the following skills and qualities:

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• The ability to priorities a demanding workload and to use their initiative under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team
• Strong IT skills – including proficiency in the use of MS Outlook and Casework programmes
• Previous experience of working for an MP or senior public figure is highly desirable
• Candidates should be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party