Anneliese Dodds MP is seeking a proactive and highly organised Office Manager to support her work across the constituency and Parliament.

You will play a central role in overseeing the team's work to ensure the smooth running of the constituency and parliamentary offices.

This role will largely be based in the constituency office, with travel to Westminster as required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and maintain a highly professional administrative support function for the MP's offices
• Oversee the Member's London diary commitments, delegating tasks to others as appropriate
• Deal with security matters, keep abreast of security guidance, maintain the security system, liaise with external bodies as appropriate
• Manage the office team, ensuring accurate personnel records are kept and notifying IPSA of contractual changes as necessary
• Responsibility for managing all aspects of the budget, keeping the MP informed of all relevant financial matters and liaising with IPSA on office finance
• Ensure the offices are fully equipped
• Oversee management of complex cases
• Identify training opportunities and ensure the office team maintain and develop knowledge of relevant legislation where appropriate
• Support and manage the recruitment of staff for the MP's office
• Take ownership of certain casework as required
• There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours, as required

Key skills:

Strong organisational and time management abilities

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and use initiative, with good attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable skills and experience:

Knowledge and experience of Parliamentary systems and processes

Knowledge of casework management systems

Experience of managing a small team

Sympathy with the aims and values of the Labour Party