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Reference: 100332

Date Added: 24 September 2026
Closing Date: 8 October 2026

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Working For: Geoffrey Cox MP (Torridge and Tavistock)

Location: Tavistock, Devon

Salary: In line with IPSA payscales (£33,565–£57,096), depending on experience

Length of Contract: Full-time, initial six-month contract with a view to being made permanent on review

Job Details

Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP is looking to recruit a Chief of Staff to support his work on behalf of the constituents of Torridge and Tavistock. This full-time role is based in the constituency office in Tavistock and works closely with the parliamentary team, providing oversight across both offices.

The Chief of Staff has overall responsibility for the team's busy workload, making sure the MP is well supported in Parliament and by the team in the constituency. You will manage Sir Geoffrey's diary, help arrange local meetings and events, and engage with constituents. You will also support complex casework, build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, and keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is motivated, confident acting on their own initiative, comfortable leading the team and able to prioritise a busy workload, with good political judgement. Experience of working for an incumbent MP and knowledge of similar rural constituencies would be ideal. Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of the Conservative Party.

For full details and to apply, please see: https://recruitment.hivesupport.co.uk/job/35714/chief-of-staff-to-sir-geoffrey-cox-kc-mp/tavistock 

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 8 October 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews to be conducted shortly after closing date

Application Details

Apply online at https://recruitment.hivesupport.co.uk/job/35714/chief-of-staff-to-sir-geoffrey-cox-kc-mp/tavistock 

All enquiries should be directed to info@hivesupport.co.uk 

Website: https://www.geoffreycox.co.uk/

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