The office manager will be joining the team at a crucial and exciting time, and will be responsible for running the new MPs office. This is a pivotal role and applicants must have experience of managing a busy office, line managing staff, and running a budget.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and maintain a highly professional administrative support function for the MP
• Support and manage the recruitment of staff for the MP’s office
• Manage all staff, ensuring accurate personnel records are kept and notifying IPSA of contractual changes
• Overall management of the MP’s diary commitments, delegating tasks to others as appropriate
• Manage office budgets, keeping the MP informed of relevant financial matters and liaising with IPSA
• Liaise with groups/personnel on the MP’s behalf
• Have final signoff on all relevant delegated areas from the MP, e.g. constituent's correspondence
• Take ownership of certain casework, as required
• Plan the MPs internal communications and external stakeholder engagement, providing strategic advice on constituent matters
• Deal with security matters, keep abreast of security guidance, liaise with external bodies as appropriate
• Conduct parliamentary research, as required
• Help manage the website, publicise surgeries etc.
• There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours, including attending events with the MP as required

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Senior Administrator/Office Manager and managing a busy diary
• A genuine interest in helping constituents
• Highly motivated, with a positive can-do attitude and ability to work independently and collectively as part of a small team
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Budget management experience