Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP is looking to recruit a full time Constituency Support Officer to join her team, predominantly from Westminster, with travel to the constituency as required. This is a junior level Parliamentary position, working for Kemi in her role as MP for North West Essex, with excellent support for career development from an established and experienced team. 

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, willingness to roll up their sleeves and support the team, and be confident in acting on their own initiative and working independently. Kemi is looking for a team member who is passionate about the difference MPs can make to the lives of their constituents and communities; an understanding of current affairs and sympathy with the aims and values of the Conservative Party are essential.

The role will include drafting correspondence, including on policy and campaign issues and assisting with casework as needed. The successful candidate will also assist Kemi with constituency surgeries, visits and meetings, providing professional support and ensuring all follow-up actions are completed. 

Requirements:

• A genuine interest in helping constituents
• Outstanding written and verbal skills, with keen attention to detail, and an ability to communicate complex policy clearly
• Ability to complete work quickly, to a high standard, often under pressure
• An interest in current affairs and sympathy with the aims and values of the Conservative Party
• The ability to work with sensitivity, discretion and with strict adherence to data protection legislation

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Draft responses to constituents on policy and campaign matters
• Dealing with standard queries from members of the public and assist with casework as required
• Provide support to the MP with surgeries, constituency visits and meetings
• Assist with research and projects, providing briefings as required
• Ensure records are kept and information managed confidentially and accurately in accordance with data protection legislation
• Log all cases, monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken

Hive Support regularly works with Members of Parliament across Westminster and the UK to provide experienced, short-term staffing support.

With increasing demand for interim cover - supported by IPSA’s staffing support fund and greater flexibility around secondments - we are expanding our pool of experienced parliamentary professionals who are available for short-term assignments.

These opportunities typically arise to cover:

• Sickness absence
• Annual leave
• Short-term increases in workload
• Interim support during recruitment processes

Assignments can vary in length, from a few weeks to several months, and may be offered on a full-time, part-time, or flexible basis. Some roles can be undertaken remotely, while others may require a Westminster or constituency presence.

Who we’re looking for

We are keen to hear from individuals who:

• Have prior experience working in a parliamentary office
• Can step into a role quickly and operate effectively with minimal onboarding
• Are confident managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Have strong drafting and communication skills

Experience may include:

• Casework
• IPSA and payroll processes
• Communications and press
• Research and policy
• Office management or Chief of Staff responsibilities
• Constituency support

Secondments and additional work

If you are currently employed by an MP, please note that your IPSA contract will require you to seek permission before taking on additional work. We encourage you to ensure you are clear on any contractual or procedural requirements in advance.

How it works

By registering your interest, you will join our talent pool for short-term opportunities. We will contact you directly when suitable roles arise.

Due to the nature of these vacancies, roles are often filled quickly. We therefore encourage candidates to respond promptly when contacted, as we may need to progress with other applicants if we do not hear back within a short timeframe.

Applying

To register, please submit:

• Your CV, clearly outlining your parliamentary experience

We recognise that many candidates bring valuable transferable skills that are highly relevant to parliamentary roles, and we would be pleased to consider such applications for other opportunities we advertise. However, due to the nature of these short-term assignments, this registration is only open to individuals who have worked for a Member of Parliament within the last three years.