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Reference: 100521

Date Added: 13 October 2026
Closing Date: 30 October 2026

Job Title: Administrative Officer

Working For: Shaun Davies MP (Telford)

Location: Telford

Salary: £25,528–£32,893; starting at £26,000 with progression

Length of Contract: Permanent (Subject to six month probation)

Job Details

Shaun Davies MP is looking for an organised, proactive and approachable Administrative Officer to join his busy constituency team in Telford.

This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) is central to the day-to-day running of the office, helping constituents receive a professional, responsive and supportive service and providing practical support across the team.

Salary: £25,528–£32,893 (Outside London band). Starting salary £26,000, with progression within the band. Six-month probationary period.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage the office’s shared inboxes, telephone calls, post and visitors, recording, prioritising and allocating enquiries promptly.
  • Respond to routine constituent enquiries and straightforward administrative matters, referring more complex casework to colleagues.
  • Support caseworkers with accurate records, correspondence, follow-up and monitoring response times.
  • Maintain databases, filing systems and records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements.
  • Coordinate meetings, appointments and constituency diary commitments, prepare briefing packs and take minutes.
  • Support community events, MP surgeries and visits, including bookings, guest lists, logistics and on-the-day assistance.
  • Provide administrative support to colleagues on communications, projects and other priorities, including extra capacity during busy periods.
  • Order supplies and liaise with suppliers to support the Telford and Westminster offices.
  • Assist with office expenditure records, invoices and routine administration through IPSA Online.
  • Help improve office processes and maintain positive relationships with constituents and local organisations.

Candidate Qualities:

  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Clear written and verbal communication and a helpful, empathetic approach to the public.
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office, email and databases.
  • Discretion with sensitive information, sound judgement and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience in administration, customer service or a public-facing environment is desirable. Occasional evening work and travel may be required.
  • Sympathetic to labour values

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: 30 October 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will take place during the first week of November 2026. Start date as soon as possible, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and security vetting.

Application Details

Please email your CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) explaining your suitability for the role to shaun.davies.mp@parliament.uk, with 'Administrative Officer Application' in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted about interviews.

If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please mention this in your email.

Website: http://www.ShaunDavies.org

Additional Notes