Hiring: Administrative officer
Job Title: Administrative Officer
Working For: Sarah Russell MP (Congleton)
Location: Congleton, Cheshire
Salary: £24,570 - £27,000
Length of Contract: Permanent - Full and Part Time considered
Job Details
Sarah Russell MP is looking for an Administrative Officer to join her local team, supporting her work across the constituency. Based in Congleton, you will be working as part of our fast-paced, friendly and supportive team to deliver to the best outcomes for Sarah’s constituents.
This position is open to someone who wishes to work full or part time.
Responsibilities
• Diary Management
• Assist with arrangements for events; this may include: venue research and bookings; compiling and managing guest lists; liaising with suppliers; creating event forms and providing on-the-day event support as required
• Respond to enquiries by telephone, and e-mail, passing on queries to another team members/MP as appropriate
• Database management using office software (e.g. Microsoft Office) to handle administrative cases
• Engage professionally, confidentially and with care and integrity with members of the public, through a variety of methods
• Handling administrative arrangements for meetings with members of the public/MP surgeries
• Photocopying, filing, record-keeping and typing correspondence
• Liaise with suppliers when required regarding office supplies and security
• Assist in the compilation of briefing packs
• Minute taking
• Open, handle and action email, post, telephone and social media enquiries
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience of working in an administration role and in a team
• Excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude
• Good communication skills
• An interest in local issues and politics
• Be used to working with the general public
• Experience of working with people who may be distressed
• A good understanding of the need for confidentiality
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. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 26 August 2025
Interview/Start Dates
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the 28th August. Interviews will be held on Friday 5th September in Congleton. Details of the interview process will be provided with notification of shortlisting. The successful candidate will be invited to start in the role as soon as possible.
Application Details
Please email your application to jackie.macarthur@parliament.uk with the subject line Administration Officer YOUR NAME.
Please include:
• A cover letter (1 A4 page max) explaining your fit for the role, interest in working with Sarah, and relevant experience.
• An up-to-date CV (2 A4 pages max).
• Contact details for two referees and notice period if currently employed.