Jonathan Djanogly MP is looking to recruit an experienced full-time Office Manager/Senior Parliamentary Assistant to be based in his Westminster office.
The ideal candidate will have previous Parliamentary experience, able to demonstrate good political nous, comfortable leading and motivating the team and able to prioritise a varied workload.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Lead and maintain a highly professional administrative support function for the MP’s office
- Supervise and manage the office team, including overseeing training and development
- Advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on business of the House
- Research local, regional and national issues to support the MPs work
- Manage budgets, keep MP informed of all relevant financial matters, and liaise with IPSA
- Plan the MP’s internal communications and external stakeholder engagement and provide strategic advice on constituency matters on behalf of the MP
- Liaise with suppliers when required regarding office supplies and security
- Engage professionally, confidentially and with care and integrity with members of the public, organisations in the constituency and constituents through a variety of methods
- Take ownership of certain casework
- Manage and monitor incoming calls, face to face enquiries, emails and social media enquiries
- Ensure records are kept and information managed confidentially in line with the data protection legislation
- Deal with security matters, keep abreast of security guidance, maintain the security system, liaise with external bodies as appropriate
- There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours
Requirements:
- Previous Parliamentary experience; ideally with management responsibilities
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Be able to horizon scan, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them
- A highly motivated staff member, with a positive attitude and ability to work collectively as part of a team
- Outstanding written and verbal skills, with keen attention to detail
- Ability to complete work quickly, to a high standard, often under pressure
- An interest in current affairs, local and national politics and sympathy with Conservative Party values
- Previous experience as IPSA Proxy would be desirable, but training available for the right candidate
