Naushabah Khan MP is looking to recruit an experienced Office Manager to be part of a team making a real impact for the people of Gillingham & Rainham.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, able to act on their own initiative, comfortable leading a team, able to manage a busy a workload and demonstrate good political nous.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide logistical support in setting up a new constituency office
• Manage the office team, ensuring accurate personnel records are kept and notifying IPSA of contractual changes as necessary
• Lead and maintain a highly professional administrative support function for the MP’s office
• Ensure the office is fully equipped
• Exposure and management of complex cases
• Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them
• Identify training opportunities and ensure the office team maintain and develop knowledge of relevant legislation where appropriate
• Liaise with groups/personnel including at Westminster, within the constituency and the general public on the MP’s behalf as necessary
• 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 requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours, including attending events with the MP as require

Key Skills and Values

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and plan ahead
• A can-do and proactive attitude
• Personable and able to easily engage with people from all backgrounds
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience of leading and working as part of a team
• Reliable, diligent and professional in representing the office at all time

This is a full time role based predominantly in the constituency office, with some travel to Westminster.