Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP is looking to recruit a Chief of Staff to support his work on behalf of the constituents of Torridge and Tavistock. This full-time role will be based in Westminster, but will work closely with the constituency team to provide oversight across both offices.

The Chief of Staff will have overall responsibility for the team's busy workload and ensure the MP is supported and assisted in Parliament and by the team in the constituency. You will be responsible for managing Sir Geoffrey's busy diary and will assist with arrangements for local meetings and events, as well as engaging with constituents. The post-holder will support complex constituency casework, build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, as well as maintain the running of the office.

 The ideal candidate will need to be motivated, confident acting on their own initiative, comfortable overseeing the two teams, able to prioritise a busy workload, and able to demonstrate good political nous. Incumbency experience and knowledge of similar constituencies would be ideal.  Applicants should be sympathetic with the values of the Conservative party.

 Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Requirements:

NB. There are currently two job posts being advertised for Sir Geoffrey’s office. Only one post will be appointed, based on the suitability of the candidate and their preference to be based in London or Devon. Please only submit one application, depending on where you wish to be based.

 Benefits:

• Competitive salary within IPSA pay scales
  
• Generous employer contribution pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

Length of Contract:  Initial 6 month contract with a view to being made permanent on review

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.

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.  

Closing date: 2nd October

Please apply online by clicking the "I'm Interested" button.

Lincoln Jopp MC MP is looking to build a team to support his work on behalf of the constituents of Spelthorne.

This will be a junior role within the Parliamentary team, providing support to the Senior Parliamentary Assistant and MP as needed. The Parliamentary Assistant will be responsible for undertaking casework, diary management and communications support. The post-holder will work alongside the Senior Parliamentary Assistant to help monitor Parliamentary business, looking for opportunities for Lincoln to raise local campaigns and constituency issues in the Chamber. You will help provide briefings, draft Parliamentary questions, and be comfortable and confident with meeting guests and constituents.

This is not a graduate entry role; some prior experience working in or around Westminster is required and this should be clearly evidenced in your application. The position will offer excellent developmental opportunities, from an MP and Senior Parliamentary Assistant who values the contribution of staff, and mentorship and training will be available to the right candidate.  

Responsibilities:

• Establish, monitor, and update a social media and online presence in the constituency. Produce online graphics and video content, as well as publicising surgeries and news alerts etc.
• Manage and monitor social media enquiries, dealing with cases that do not need to be transferred to a higher level. Ensure all enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner.  Assist in the updating of social media on request.
• Deal with large numbers of standard queries, as well as assisting on more complex cases from members of the public by phone, email, social media, or face-to-face. Log all cases; monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken.  Draft responses to constituents on policy issues and campaigns.
• Manage diary in conjunction with the Senior Parliamentary Assistant who will oversee.
• Handle routine casework, graduating to more complex casework. Gather relevant information to resolve or progress cases. Liaise with government agencies, voluntary sector, and others to resolve constituency matters.
• Briefing and undertaking research as directed by MP and Senior Parliamentary Assistant. Research local, regional, or national issues to support MP's work.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc
• Arrange tours and tickets for Debates and PMQs

 Requirements:

• A genuine interest in helping constituents and supporting the work of an MP
• An understanding of the rhythms of Westminster
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence interacting with, and advocating on behalf of, a wide range of people
• Clear and concise letter writing style
• Good attention to detail and ability to prioritise their workload
• Experience using Casework management software
• Some travel to the constituency will be required

Sarah Sackman MP is looking to recruit a Senior Caseworker/Constituency Support Manager to join her constituency office team. This is an ideal opportunity to support an active and engaged MP, where you will be involved in all areas of Sarah's work, with plenty of opportunity to contribute and work collaboratively across the team.

The role will predominantly involve engaging with community organisations, groups and businesses, assisting with complex casework and arranging local meetings, surgeries, and events. You will need to confidently engage with constituents, and build relationships with local stakeholders. You’ll be good at spotting issues in the constituency the MP can tackle, and community campaigns the MP can support. 

Sarah is looking for a team member who is passionate about the difference MPs can make to the lives of their constituents and communities, with good organisational skills and strong initiative.

Responsibilities will include:

• Establishing systems to process and monitor casework effectively
• Ensuring casework is managed and actioned efficiently, meeting target response rates
• Supporting the team with constituency casework, drafting correspondence and ensuring cases reach resolution
• Developing strategies for community engagement, using data analysis to identify key issues and themes
• Building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, businesses and organisations
• Helping to plan and arrange constituency visits
• Assisting with surgeries, local meetings and events
• Researching local, regional and national issues to support the MP’s work 
• Engaging with constituents face to face, over the telephone and in writing
• Administrative duties to support the office and MP as needed

Requirements:

• Experience of casework, a public-facing role or working directly with the public
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work proactively, independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks and manage own workload
• An ability to see the big picture and spot trends as they emerge
• Able to bring community groups and stakeholders together, and oversee events and meetings
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party
• An understanding of the immigration and benefits systems is desirable 

Salary range £34,766 - £48,774 depending on experience

Initial fixed term contract until end December 2025

Closing date: Initial closing date of 2nd October

Interviews to take place in mid October

Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff 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.

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Hive Support has been recruiting for Members of Parliament in Westminster and across the UK for many years. We are the only specialist Parliamentary recruitment service, and regularly support MPs from all sides of the House with finding the right candidates for their teams. 

We are often asked to help find short-term, experienced staff to help cover sickness, annual leave or temporary increases in workloads. We rely on a pool of experienced staff to help us provide this service, and are always looking for new candidates who wish to take on additional work around their current role, or on an ongoing flexible basis.  

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• Casework
• IPSA
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• Research
• Chief of Staff/Office Management
• Constituency Support 

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• Full time 
• Part time
• Flexi-time (around a current role)

We will keep your details on file and contact you as and when contracts become available. 

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