Helen Morgan MP is seeking a Chief of Staff to support her in representing North Shropshire as effectively as possible.

This highly rewarding role involves a combination of line management, strategic planning, communication and troubleshooting.

The successful candidate will be an experienced manager with a strong knowledge of Parliamentary campaigning and a commitment to North Shropshire.

NB: Helen will consider the role being based in North Shropshire or London depending on the candidate.

Person specification:

• A commitment to North Shropshire and a strong awareness of the issues facing the constituency
• A good understanding of British politics and the campaign tools available to an MP
• Experience in line management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of organisation and the ability to balance multiple priorities at once
• The ability to work at a fast pace under pressure
• Empathy and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Sympathy to the aims and objectives of the Liberal Democrat party

Responsibilities include:

• Line managing Helen’s Parliamentary team
• Planning and leading high impact campaigns
• Overseeing diary management, casework and external communication
• Signing off on relevant decisions delegated by the MP
• Liaising with key stakeholders inside and outside of the constituency
• Proactively identifying potential problems and solutions, and advising the MP as necessary
• Carrying out research and ensuring the MP is always fully briefed
• Managing the IPSA and House of Commons budgets and liaising closely with IPSA and other relevant bodies