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Reference: 99356

Date Added: 1 June 2026
Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Job Title: Constituency Assistant (0.64FTE)

Working For: Melanie Onn MP (Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes)

Location: Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Salary: £27500 (FTE) - 0.64FTE contract

Length of Contract: Permanent - subject to 6 month probation period

Job Details

About the Role
Melanie Onn MP is seeking a highly organised, reliable and proactive individual to support the day-to-day running of a busy constituency office.

This is a fast-paced and varied role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the office and delivering an effective service to constituents.

This is a part-time role based primarily in Melanie's constituency office. Working hours will be equivalent to 24 hours.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage the MP’s diary, including constituency engagements, meetings and events
  • Monitor and triage incoming emails, ensuring timely and appropriate responses
  • Act as a first point of contact for telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries, handling sensitive issues professionally
  • Provide general administrative support, including document preparation, record-keeping, and compliance with data protection requirements
  • Assist with organising and administering constituency surgeries, coffee mornings, meetings and events, including venue booking
  • Support printing, mailouts and distribution of correspondence and campaign materials
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on relevant systems
  • Provide flexible administrative and organisational support across the team as required

About You
The successful applicant will be:

  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Calm, professional and confident when dealing with members of the public
  • Trustworthy, discreet and committed to maintaining confidentiality
  • Proactive, with a willingness to improve processes and ways of working
  • A strong team player, with the confidence to collaborate effectively

A driving licence and commitment to the aims and values of the Labour Party are desirable. There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours and travel for work occasionally.

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: 12 June 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews: Expected to take place the following week

Start Date: As soon as possible after interview following successful security clearance

Application Details

Any questions about the application form or position should be directed to will@melanieonn.org.uk 

Applications should be completed online via melanieonn.org.uk/careers

All applications must include:

  • Covering letter (max 1 side of A4) explaining how you meet the skills and competences to fulfil this role and why you would like to work for Melanie Onn MP
  • An up-to-date CV (max 2 sides of A4)
  • Contact details of two referees and confirmation of any notice period you would need to give if in current employment

Website: http://www.melanieonn.org.uk

Additional Notes