Office Manager (Constituency based)

Overview

Chris Ward, Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven, is recruiting an Office Manager for his constituency office. This role is office-based in Kemptown.

Core responsibilities include:

• Management of core office functions including office security, IPSA (HR), financial arrangements, event planning, office administration and data protection
• Management, recruitment and development of constituency office staff
• Management of office staff output including achieving performance goals and targets

Qualifications / Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous office management and administration experience, be comfortable leading and motivating a small and dynamic team and be able to prioritise a varied workload. They will report directly to the Chief of Staff and will ideally have a full UK driving licence.

Requirements

• Previous role with office management responsibilities
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team
• A highly motivated staff member, with a positive attitude and ability to work collectively and deliver as part of a team
• Be able to horizon scan, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them
• Collate all required information from team members to present to the Chief of Staff
• Ability to complete work quickly, to a high standard, often under pressure

Appointment is subject to passing the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members' Staff Verification Office (MSVO). Salary is in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

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