Jake Richards is looking to hire an experienced and motivated individual to lead his Parliamentary office. The role will be based in the constituency office in Dinnington, with options for flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee and manage a dynamic and busy Parliamentary Office.
• Provide high quality, efficient and effective support and advice to Jake Richards MP.
• Horizon scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them.
• Work closely with Jake Richards MP to determine constituency and political priorities.
• Manage a small, hard-working team of parliamentary and constituency staff.
• Lead and maintain a highly professional administrative support function for the MP’s office.
• Liaise and work with IPSA, and any other relevant bodies to ensure the MP’s office is high-functioning and effective.
• Overall management and oversight of the MP’s parliamentary and constituency diary.
• Represent the MP in meetings.
• Oversee the casework process, to ensure expeditious and effective casework is being completed by the team.
• Support and manage the recruitment of staff for the MP’s office.
• Identify training opportunities and ensure the office team maintain and develop knowledge of relevant legislation where appropriate.
• There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours, including attending events with the MP as required.
• Previous political experience necessary, whether for a Member of Parliament, local authority or other relevant experience.