Chief of Staff
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Chief of Staff to Helen Morgan MP (North Shropshire)
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: North Shropshire or London
Salary: £34,000-£45,000 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Details
Helen Morgan MP is seeking a Chief of Staff to support her in representing North Shropshire as effectively as possible. This highly rewarding role involves a combination of line management, strategic planning, communication and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will be an experienced manager with a strong knowledge of Parliamentary campaigning and a commitment to North Shropshire. Helen will consider the role being based in North Shropshire or London depending on the candidate.
Person Specification
- A commitment to North Shropshire and a strong awareness of the issues facing the constituency
- A good understanding of British politics and the campaign tools available to an MP
- Experience in line management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A high level of organisation and the ability to balance multiple priorities at once
- The ability to work at a fast pace under pressure
- Empathy and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Sympathy to the aims and objectives of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] party
Responsibilities
- Line managing Helen’s Parliamentary team
- Planning and leading high impact campaigns
- Overseeing diary management, casework and external communication
- Signing off on relevant decisions delegated by the MP
- Liaising with key stakeholders inside and outside of the constituency
- Proactively identifying potential problems and solutions, and advising the MP as necessary
- Carrying out research and ensuring the MP is always fully briefed
- Managing the IPSA and House of Commons budgets and liaising closely with IPSA and other relevant bodies
How to Apply
Send a CV and cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to [contact hidden]. Unsuccessful applicants may not be responded to.
Closing date: 12pm, Monday 25th May 2026.