Theo Clarke MP is looking an Administraive Officer to join her busy Westminister office. The successful candidate will be a hard working and compassionate individual who has excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. 

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the updating of social media on request.
• Assist with arrangements for events; this may include: venue research and bookings; compiling and managing guest-lists; liaising with suppliers; and providing on-the-day event support as required.
• Database management using office software (e.g. Microsoft Office) to handle administrative cases.
• Diary Management.
• Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with the data protection legislation (GDPR).
• Engage professionally, confidentially and with care and integrity with members of the public, through a variety of methods.
• Handling administrative arrangements for meetings with members of the public/MP surgeries.
• Liaise with suppliers when required regarding office supplies and security.
• Minute taking.
• Open, handle and action email, post and social media enquiries.
• Photocopying, filing, record-keeping and typing correspondence.
• Provide administrative support in relation to MP's expenses scheme via IPSA Online.
• Respond to enquiries by telephone, e-mail and social media, passing on queries to another team members/MP as appropriate.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• 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.