Location: Littlehampton (constituency office)
Salary: £25,795 – £39,095 (dependent on experience, in line with IPSA pay scales)
Hours: Full-time preferred (applications considered from candidates able to work a minimum of 5 hours per day)
Contract: Initial 6 month fixed term contract with a view to being made permanent upon review
Closing Date: 15th September

Alison Griffiths, Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, is looking for a bright and highly organised Executive Assistant to join her constituency team in Littlehampton.

This is a central role in Alison’s office, ensuring her time is managed effectively and she has the right support in place to carry out her duties in Parliament and the constituency.

The successful candidate will be someone Alison can rely on completely—confident, resourceful, and able to juggle multiple priorities while remaining calm and professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a busy and changing diary, prioritising effectively and protecting the MP’s time

• Arrange logistics for meetings, visits, travel, and events, ensuring Alison has everything she needs in advance

• Work closely across the team, including with senior staff, to gather briefing materials and relevant information ahead of engagements

• Handle last-minute changes and cancellations with diplomacy and efficiency

• Engage confidently with stakeholders, including picking up the phone to confirm details rather than relying solely on email

• Take accurate minutes of meetings and follow up on actions

• Liaise with suppliers and manage security arrangements for the office and external events

• Maintain accurate records, contact databases, and office systems

• Provide general administrative support as required

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a busy administrative or Executive Assistant role

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt quickly to changing circumstances

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels

• A proactive approach—able to take initiative and solve problems independently

• High attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive information

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small, fast-paced team

Desirable

• Experience in diary management for senior stakeholders

• Knowledge of parliamentary processes or experience in a public sector environment

• Familiarity with record-keeping systems and contact databases

Salary and Benefits

• £25,795 – £39,095 depending on experience, in line with IPSA pay scales

• Generous employer pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Entry at the top of the pay band available for the right candidate

• Full-time preferred, but applications from those able to work slightly reduced hours (minimum 5 hours per day) will be considered

• Based in Alison’s Littlehampton constituency office, with the opportunity to work in Westminster by agreement

You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years and be able to provide proof of your right to work.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please include details in your application.

All enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to info@hivesupport.co.uk. 

Location: Littlehampton (preferred), Westminster, or remote considered
Salary: £23,810 – £41,782 pro rata (dependent on experience, in line with IPSA pay scales)
Hours: 20 hours per week, spread across 5 days (part-time)
Contract: Initial 6 month fixed term contract
Closing Date: 12th September 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible

Alison Griffiths, Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, is recruiting a Communications Officer to join her team. This role is ideally based in her Littlehampton office, though applications from candidates wishing to work in Westminster or remotely will also be considered. Alison is also open to applications from agencies or freelancers interested in delivering communications support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping Alison communicate with constituents across a wide range of platforms. This role is part-time (20 hours per week across 5 days) and initially for a fixed term of 6 months. For the right candidate Alison is willing to offer a starting salary at the top of the pay band or consider a Senior Communications Officer title.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and manage content for social media channels, website updates, newsletters, and press releases

• Produce engaging graphics, video clips, and other digital content to increase visibility and impact

• Monitor media coverage and political developments relevant to the constituency and Alison’s campaigns

• Respond to media enquiries and build strong relationships with local press and community media outlets

• Support Alison with articles and op-eds where required

• Plan and deliver communications strategies to promote Alison’s work locally and in Parliament

• Analyse reach and engagement across communications channels and suggest improvements

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, engaging copy tailored to different audiences

• Confidence using social media platforms and creating content (graphics, video, photography)

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines

• Attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Political awareness and understanding of the role of an MP

Desirable

• Experience in a communications, journalism, or public affairs role

• Knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe, or similar)

• Understanding of the political and media landscape in coastal West Sussex

Salary and Benefits

• £23,810 – £41,782 (pro rata) depending on experience, in line with IPSA pay scales

• Part-time, 20 hours per week across 5 days

• Flexibility on location: Littlehampton (preferred), Westminster, or remote working considered

• Opportunity for Senior Communications Officer title and/or starting salary at the top of the pay band for the right candidate

You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years and be able to provide proof of your right to work.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please include details in your application.

All enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to info@hivesupport.co.uk. 

Job Title: Senior Caseworker
Working For: Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch)
Location: Westminster (with travel to the constituency for surgeries and meetings)
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales – (£34,766–£50,237)
Length of Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th September (5pm)

Dame Meg Hillier, the Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch, is looking for a Senior Caseworker to join her team. Caseworkers are at the heart of an MP’s office, ensuring that constituents’ concerns are heard, and actioned. 

This is a senior role within the team. You will manage complex and sensitive cases, oversee the output of casework across the office, and support junior colleagues. The role would particularly suit someone with prior parliamentary experience and a strong understanding of how constituency casework connects with national debates, government policy and legislation.

Meg is looking for someone who is proactive, politically astute, and able to suggest solutions rather than wait for instructions. The ideal candidate may already have experience supervising staff, or be ready to take the next step into a management role.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of complex and often sensitive cases, ensuring they are progressed effectively.

• Taking overall responsibility for the quality and timeliness of casework across the team.

• Delegating to, supervising, and supporting junior colleagues.

• Drafting responses to constituents, Ministers, government agencies, and other organisations.

• Providing briefings for the MP on case trends and issues affecting the constituency.

• Organising advice surgeries and other local events, including managing security arrangements.

• Liaising with external stakeholders to resolve cases and support local projects.

• Contributing to strategic constituency projects and linking casework insights with Meg’s work in Parliament.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience of casework, a public-facing role, or working directly with the public.

• Proven experience managing junior staff, or the readiness and capability to step into a supervisory role.

• Experience of working in Parliament, or a strong understanding of parliamentary processes and how constituency casework links to policy, debates and legislation.

• Ability to manage a high workload and prioritise effectively under pressure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and persuasive correspondence.

• Sound political judgment and ability to exercise discretion with sensitive information.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently while also contributing to a small team.

• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and casework management systems.

• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party.

You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years and be able to provide proof of your right to work.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please include details in your application.

All enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to info@hivesupport.co.uk.