Julie Marson, MP for Hertford and Stortford, is seeking a Chief of Staff to run the day-to-day management of her office.

This is an exciting role in a fun and high-calibre team.

Essential Criteria:

A good working knowledge of British politics.
Previous experience of working for an MP or similar figure.
An exceptionally high standard of spelling and grammar in written work.
Organisational and interpersonal skills.
An interest in current affairs.
Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in diary management.
Experience with Microsoft apps like Outlook.
A can-do and proactive attitude.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Collate all required information from team members to present to the MP.
Conduct parliamentary research as required.
Deal with security matters, keep abreast of security guidance, maintain the security system, liaise with external bodies as appropriate.
Ensure the office is fully equipped.
Exposure and management of complex cases.
Have final sign off on all relevant delegated areas from the MP, for example constituent correspondence.
Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them.
Lead and maintain a highly professional administrative support function for the MP’s office.
Liaise with groups/personnel including at Westminster, within the constituency and the general public on the MP’s behalf as necessary.
Manage the office team, ensuring accurate personnel records are kept and notifying IPSA of contractual changes as necessary.
Overall management of the Member's diary commitments, delegating tasks to others as appropriate.
Plan the MPs internal communications and external stakeholder engagement and provide strategic advice on constituent matters on behalf of the MP where appropriate.
Provide high quality, efficient and effective support to the MP and interest groups as required.
Responsibility for managing all aspects of the budget, keeping the MP informed of all relevant financial matters and liaising with IPSA on office finance.
Support and manage the recruitment of staff for the MP’s office.
Take ownership of certain casework as required.
There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours, including attending events with the MP as required.