Office Manager for Victoria Collins MP - Lib Dem Spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology

House of Commons; Hatching Green; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of Commons is seeking an Office Manager for Victoria Collins MP, responsible for administrative support, managing the office, and liaising with various stakeholders. This full-time hybrid role offers flexibility between Harpenden and Westminster, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Administrator/Office Manager is required.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize a demanding workload.
• Strong awareness of current political issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance and manage the office and team.
• Handle inquiries and oversee office administration tasks.
• Manage the Member's diary commitments and oversee budget aspects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Political awareness

Job description

Office Manager for Victoria Collins MP - Lib Dem Spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology

Office Manager for Victoria Collins MP - Lib Dem Spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Victoria Collins MP

Victoria Collins is the MP for Harpenden & Berkhamsted and the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Office Manager for Victoria Collins MP - Lib Dem Spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology. The role will be located in Harpenden with some flexibility and times in Westminster. The Office Manager will be responsible for providing administrative assistance, managing the office and team, handling inquiries and the diary, and overseeing office administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collate all required information from team members to present to the MP
• Deal with security matters, keep abreast of security guidance, maintain the security system, liaise with external bodies as appropriate
• Ensure the office is fully equipped
• Identify training opportunities and ensure the office team maintain and develop knowledge of relevant legislation where appropriate
• Lead and maintain a highly professional administrative support function for the MP’s office
• Liaise with groups/personnel including at Westminster, within the constituency and the general public on the MP’s behalf as necessary
• Manage the office team, ensuring accurate personnel records are kept and notifying IPSA of contractual changes as necessary
• Overall management of the Member's diary commitments, delegating tasks to others as appropriate
• Provide high quality, efficient and effective support to the MP and interest groups as required
• Responsibility for managing all aspects of the budget, keeping the MP informed of all relevant financial matters and liaising with IPSA on office finance
• Support and manage the recruitment of staff for the MP’s office
• There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours, including attending events with the MP as required
• Project management of the team activities including weekly preparation of team meeting and collating information
• Flexibility to support, or travel to, the Westminster office

Skills required

• Previous experience working as a Senior Administrator/Office Manager
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise a demanding workload to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to handle challenging situations
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team
• Strong awareness and understanding of current political issues
• Sympathetic to Liberal Democrat values

Upon appointment, you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. SeeMembers’ Staff Security Clearancepage for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance withIPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 23 May 2025

Interview/Start Dates

Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd May

Interview/Start Dates

Closing time: 23:59

Interview Date: Please keep May 22nd free for interview dates as we'll have rolling interviews.

Start Date: Mid June / Early July

To apply for this role please email CV and a covering letter (maximum one page) [e-mail] ‘Office Manager Application: YOUR NAME’ in the subject field.

Regrettably, it will not be possible to respond to each applicant -- if you have not heard back by 31st May you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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