Reference: 90786
Date Added: 9 November 2023
Closing Date: 24 November 2023
Job Title: Administrative Officer
Working For: Selaine Saxby MP (North Devon)
Location: London
Salary: In line with IPSA payscales
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Selaine Saxby MP is looking for an Administrative Officer to join her small, Westminster based team. The successful candidate will be a hard working and compassionate individual who has excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well with limited supervision. Prior experience is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities include:
Assist in the updating of social media, including creating content and editing graphics and videos
Opening and dispatching mail
Assisting with queries from members of the public
Assisting with replies to constituents’ correspondence
Assisting the Office Manager with arrangements for events (non-political)
Responding to enquiries by telephone and e-mail, passing on queries to other team members/MP as appropriate
Assisting the Office Manager with administrative support
Log cases; monitor progress and ensure identified actions are taken
Handling administrative arrangements for meetings with members of the public at Westminster
Photocopying, filing, record-keeping and drafting correspondence
Other duties, as may be required to assist the smooth running of the office
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
Good skills using social media
Strong written and oral communication skills and an excellent telephone manner
Competent use of IT and Microsoft Office
The ability to work with sensitivity, discretion and with strict adherence to data protection legislation
Organised and able to prioritise a demanding workload to meet tight deadlines
Confident at speaking to people at all levels and maintaining confidentiality
Awareness and understanding of current political issues
Ability to work proactively and independently as part of a small team
Sympathy with the aims and values of the Conservative Party
Part time and full time applications will be considered, please state your preference in your covering letter.
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: 24 November 2023
Interview/Start Dates
Start date: immediate
Interviews w/c 27 November 2023
We withold the right to hire a suitable candidate before the end of the application period.
Application Details
Please email your CV and covering letter to selaine.saxby.mp@parliament.uk with the subject heading: Administrative Officer Vacancy
Website: https://www.selainesaxby.org.uk/