Robert Largan MP is looking for a Diary/Stakeholder Manager to join his busy staff team in his Whaley Bridge office. The successful candidate should ideally have previous experience in a similar role.

 Key responsibilities:

• Receiving visitors on behalf of the Member
• Communicating effectively with both internal and external contact
• All general administrative tasks eg. opening post, filing, record-keeping, photocopying
• Deal with and monitor all incoming telephone and visitor enquiries, respond to emails and letters
• Efficient data and file management, opening and dispatching mail
• Keep records of client contact
• Undertake photocopying, scanning and formatting of documents
• Ensure office records are kept and an efficient filing system is in place and up to date
• Manage the Member’s diary commitments and constituency commitments
• Deal with any external suppliers, orders and simple queries
• Arranging internal meetings by maintaining the shared calendar, assisting with the work of other colleagues as required and communicating appropriately with internal and external contacts
• Adhere to data protection act principles and respect the confidentiality of data at all times
• May liaise on behalf of member with relevant groups/personnel at Westminster and within the constituency, including liaison with outside organisations and the general public
• Maintain positive on-going relationships with members of the public, organisations in Westminster and constituent
• Any other duties commensurate with the post and required by the Member

 Experience required:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to communicate with a range of people including senior officials and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, prioritise a heavy workload, work under pressure in addition to working well as part of a team
• Competent use of a range of IT packages
• A knowledge of High Peak would be advantageous
• Sensitive to the work of the Conservative Party

Full time preferred however we do welcome applications seeking part-time work - please indicate this on your application.