Job Details
Danny Beales MP is seeking to recruit a Chief of Staff to work across his Westminster and constituency offices in West Drayton, Hillingdon.

As the first Labour MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Danny is committed to being active and visible locally, delivering real change for residents. His priorities include delivering a new Hillingdon Hospital, improving local services and high streets, supporting community groups, tackling homelessness, improving healthcare and leasehold reform.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering this agenda. They should have at least two years’ experience working in or around Parliament, a strong understanding of Westminster processes and the role of an MP, and experience supporting and coordinating a busy team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the MP’s diary and commitments, delegating tasks where appropriate.
- Ensure the MP is fully briefed and prepared.
- Horizon-scan, anticipate issues and proactively identify solutions.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation and its constituency impact.
- Produce high-quality briefings, reports and professional advice.
- Liaise with stakeholders in Westminster, the constituency and wider community.
- Plan internal communications and external stakeholder engagement.
- Provide strategic advice on constituency matters and support complex casework.
- Deal with complex queries and complaints, including drafting correspondence.
- Research local, regional and national policy issues.
- Supervise, motivate and support team members as required.
- Bring together the constituency and parliamentary offices to plan, deliver and review projects.
- Lead project work as required.
- Attend events or undertake occasional work outside normal working hours where required.
Person Specification
- At least two years’ parliamentary experience, or relevant experience connected to the work of Parliament.
- Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
- Strong interest in current affairs and ability to understand complex policy issues.
- Proactive, solutions-focused and able to manage competing priorities.
- Personable and confident communicating with people from different backgrounds.
- Knowledge and experience of delivering successful campaigns.
- Flexibility to occasionally work outside normal hours, including some weekends.