Katie White MP is looking for an experienced leader, to establish and run her office. Katie was elected in July 2024; this is an exciting opportunity to create and lead a high performing team. 

The Office Manager/Head of Office will help Katie hire her team in Leeds and London. They will be reponsible for all aspects of the office, including overseeing office processes, complex casework and providing support to the MP.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the office team, overseeing all HR processes (including liaising with IPSA) and promoting a positive, kind and inclusive culture
• Provide high quality, efficient and effective support to the MP as required
• Responsible for managing all aspects of the office finances
• Overall management of the MP's diary commitments, delegating as appropriate.
• Oversight ofconstituency casework, including management of complex cases
• Dealing with security matters, including maintaining office security systems in accordance with guidance and liaising with external bodies
• Horizon-scanning, anticipating what advice or action may be required; proactively identifying problems and resolving them
• Identify training opportunities and ensure the office team maintain and develop knowledge of relevant legislation where appropriate
• 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 where necessary
• Overall management of the Member's diary commitments, delegating tasks to others 
• 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
• There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours, including attending events with the MP as required

Required skills and values

• Experience of managing and leading teams
• Experience of financial management
• Stakeholder maanagement skills
• Strong written and verbal commuication
• Excellent time management skills
• Discretion and professionalism
• Sympathetic to the Labour Party's aims, values and objectives