The Rt Hon. Rachel Reeves MP is seeking an Office Manager to lead her high-perfoming parliamentary office. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Rachel and her team in delivering Rachel's priorities, which will include helping to coordinate her work on issues including the economy and UK-EU relations.

This role would suit an experienced parliamentary staffer who would be comfortable overseeing
the operational output of the parliamentary office and holding line-management responsibililty for her team in Westminster.

This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis subject to successful probation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing Rachel's time effectively - coordinating a busy and complex Westminster diary, filtering a large volume of invites and correspondence, exercising sound political judgement.
• Holding delegated authority in areas such as Members' Interests and IPSA.
• Leading on projects - attending meetings, tracking progress and following up on actions.
• Conducting research and analysis on policy, parliamentary and constituency matters. 
• Liaising with government departments, external organisations, stakeholders and constituents.
• Monitoring parliamentary business, briefing Rachel accordingly.
• Drafting correspondence and other written material on behalf of Rachel, including social media content.
• Line managing a small team based in Westminster.
• Providing other operational support to Rachel.

There will be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Parliamentary experience and parliamentary knowledge.
• A strong track record of delivery in an operational role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proven ability to exercise sound political judgement.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex information clearly.
• A confident and professional manner when interacting with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, and members of the public.

In addition to the above, it would be desirable, though not essential, to:

• Demonstrate previous experience working closely with a senior political figure.
• Hold current security clearance to work on the parliamentary estate.