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Reference: 98108

Date Added: 10 December 2025
Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Job Title: Senior Administrative Officer (Part time - 18 hours)

Working For: Jen Craft MP (Thurrock)

Location: Remote or Thurrock office

Salary: £32,000 pro rata

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Jen Craft is looking for an efficient and highly organised Senior Administrative Officer to join her team on a part-time basis, to support the functioning of her office across both Westminster and the constituency.

The role is for 18 hours a week, with flexibility about how this is spread across the week and the possibility for remote working.

Job description:

  • Budget management including budget projections, payment management, handling invoices, producing spend reports, and year-end reporting to IPSA.
  • Provide administrative support in relation to MP's expenses scheme via IPSA Online.
  • Database management using office software (e.g. Microsoft Office) to handle administrative processes.
  • Efficient data and file management to ensure the office complies with data protection legislation.
  • Confidential document management, maintenance and review: including HR personnel records, annual leave requests, onboarding, training, and safeguarding.
  • Liaise with suppliers when required regarding office supplies and security.


Key skills and abilities:

  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Proficiency in using office software.
  • Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
  • Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role.
  • Experience in managing a budget is desirable.

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews to take place within 2 weeks of the closing date. 

Application Details

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suited to the role to jen.craft.mp@parliament.uk, with the subject line: 'Senior Administrative Officer - Application'. 

The deadline for receiving applications is 5pm on the closing date.

Website: http://www.jencraftmp.co.uk

Additional Notes