Paulette Hamilton MP is seeking an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to oversee the effective running of her parliamentary and constituency offices. This senior role requires excellent judgement, leadership and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and strategically prioritise the MP’s diary
• Lead and manage the office team, including setting expectations and allocating work
• Support recruitment, onboarding and staff training.
• Manage the office budget and monitor expenditure
• Oversee office systems and procedures, continually seeking improvements in efficiency.
• Maintain appropriate security arrangements
• Ensure sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately and in accordance with data protection requirements.
• Build effective relationships with constituents, parliamentary colleagues, public bodies and external stakeholders.
• Support the MP and team in responding to emerging issues, identifying risks and opportunities
• Ensure parliamentary and constituency offices are professionally organised and equipped.
• Be flexible regarding occasional evening and weekend working.

Key Skills

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage complex workloads accurately.
• Strong leadership, delegation and people-management skills.
• Excellent judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to anticipate issues, assess risk and find practical solutions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines calmly under pressure.
• Strong initiative, discretion and judgement about when to escalate issues.
• Good financial and administrative skills, including budget monitoring.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
• Political awareness and understanding of an MP’s role and working environment.
• Flexible, collaborative and willing to take responsibility.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of Parliamentary systems, procedures and processes.
• Experience in a political, public sector, campaigning or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing and developing small teams.
• Experience managing budgets and financial processes.
• Experience handling confidential or high-profile matters.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and developing external relationships.
• Good understanding of the British political system and the role of an MP.