Dave Doogan MP is looking for an Office Manager to join his constituency office in Forfar. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small and dedicated team supporting Dave’s work on behalf of the constituents of Angus and Perthshire Glens.
Working For: Dave Doogan MP (Angus and Perthshire Glens)
Salary: £31,967-£54,377
Hours: Full time (40 per week)
Location: Working primarily from Forfar office with travel across constituency on ad hoc basis
Length of contract: Permanent

• Lead and maintain a highly professional administrative support function for the MP’s office
• Manage the office team, ensuring accurate personnel records are kept and notifying IPSA of contractual changes as necessary
• Ensure the office is fully equipped and running smoothly
• Responsibility for managing all aspects of the budget, keeping the MP informed of all relevant financial matters and liaising with IPSA on office finance
• Deal with security matters, keep abreast of security guidance, maintain the security system, liaise with external bodies as appropriate
• Overall management of the MP’s diary commitments, delegating tasks to others as appropriate
• Liaise with groups/personnel including at Westminster, within the constituency and the general public, including attending meetings on the MP’s behalf as necessary
• Have final signoff on all relevant delegated areas from the MP, for example casework and constituent correspondence
• Take ownership of certain casework as required including identification and management of complex cases
• Plan the MP’s internal communications and external stakeholder engagement and provide strategic advice on constituent matters on behalf of the MP where appropriate
• Horizon-scanning, anticipate what advice or action may be required; proactively identify problems and resolve them
• Conduct parliamentary research as required
• Support and manage the recruitment of staff for the MP’s office
• Identify training opportunities and ensure the office team maintain and develop knowledge of relevant legislation where appropriate.