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Location: Westminster (with some travel to Bognor Regis and Littlehampton)
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales
Contract: Full time preferred (part-time considered), initial 6 months with possible extension

Closing date: 28th September 2025; interviews to take place mid-October

 

Alison Griffiths, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, is offering an exciting internship opportunity for a recent graduate or someone looking to take their first steps into a political or parliamentary career.

 

This is a chance to gain hands-on experience in a busy MP’s office and to work closely with Alison and her team as they support and represent local constituents. The right candidate will be politically aware, methodical, and highly motivated. Full training and supervision will be provided.

 

The work is highly varied – from supporting parliamentary and constituency projects, to engaging with local people, to researching key policy issues. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who is ready to contribute wherever needed and take responsibility for their own workload.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft responses to policy casework from constituents
  • Research national and local issues to support Alison’s work in Parliament and the constituency
  • Assist with constituency engagement projects and events
  • Accompany Alison to meetings in Westminster and the constituency
  • Contribute to Alison’s communications activity, including drafting press releases, preparing social media content, and supporting with graphics and newsletters
  • Provide general support across the team as required

 

Key Criteria

  • Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt style for different audiences
  • Ability to deal with constituents and stakeholders in a compassionate and professional manner
  • An interest in political communications and digital media, with a willingness to learn new tools and approaches
  • Creative instincts and an eye for detail when drafting content for public use
  • Flexible, organised, and able to manage a dynamic workload
  • A team player who can also work independently
  • Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party

 

Additional Information

  • This role is primarily based in Westminster, with some paid travel to the constituency.
  • Occasional weekend work may be required (with time off in lieu).
  • Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by Parliament's Security and Vetting team. This includes a Right to Work check. A contract will not be offered until clearance has been approved. 

 

How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about developing a career in politics and public service, and want to gain first-hand experience of the work of an MP, we would love to hear from you.

 

Please submit your CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) by clicking ‘I’m Interested’ above.

 

Location: House of Commons
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 15-09-2025

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: Constituency Office
Salary from: GBP £25,795.00
Salary to: GBP £39,095.00
Job published: 01-09-2025

 

Alison Hume MP is looking to recruit a Constituency Support Officer, to be based in Scarborough, who shares her passion and drive to make a real difference to the constituency of Scarborough & Whitby.

The successful candidate will support Alisons plan to deliver tangible improvements to Scarborough and Whitby and will be involved in all areas of Alison's work, with opportunities to contribute and work collaboratively across the team. 

This role will be a strong lead on developing campaign strategy, co-ordinating and excelling at delivering Alisons priority campaigns and constituency projects.

You will need to be confident engaging with constituents and building relationships with local stakeholders, community organisations, groups and businesses. Also arranging local meetings, surgeries, and events. Experience in providing communications support is essential, including producing engaging social media.

You will accompany Alison on constituency visits; providing professional support and follow-up actions as needed.

You should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be calm under pressure. A background in project management is desirable.

Responsibilities:

  • Developing strategy, co-ordinating and delivering Alisons priority campaigns and constituency projects.
  • Working across the team to identify, plan and deliver local campaigns
  • Liaising with local businesses, stakeholders and community organisations and maintaining ongoing positive relationships to assist with resolving constituency matters
  • Meticulous management of Alisons constituency diary
  • Accompanying Alison on constituency visits, providing professional support, taking photos /video and following up on identified actions
  • Supporting the Senior Communications Officer to develop Alisons social media presence, ensuring an impactful external communications presence
  • Drafting responses to constituentsemails and letters, including on policy issues.
  • Meeting regularly with constituents in person

 

Requirements:

  • Project management/Campaign experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience creating engaging digital content across a variety of platforms
  • Well organised with an ability to assess and analyse information quickly and accurately
  • Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a small team
  • Excellent IT skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office packages

 

Benefits: 

  • Generous employer contribution pension scheme
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Part-time working/flexible hours available for the right candidate; please state your preferences in your cover letter.

 

Alison welcomes applications from a diverse variety of backgrounds, people and perspectives. We are building a welcoming and inclusive staff team. 

Application details:

Salary: IPSA payscale £23810 - £30000 depending on experience

Please click the APPLY button to apply online.

Initial closing date of 17th September

Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See MembersStaff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

You must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years, and able to supply proof of your right to work in the UK.

Location: Constituency Office
Salary from: GBP £23,810.00
Salary to: GBP £30,000.00
Job published: 21-08-2025