Work for Tim
Executive Assistant
for Tim Farron MP and the
Westmorland, Furness and Eden Liberal Democrats
Responsible to: Tim Farron MP and the Chair of the Westmorland, Furness and Eden Liberal Democrats
Salary: £28,000pa
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Tenure: Permanent
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Closing Date: 5pm Monday 13th May 2024
Purpose of the job
This is a split role between Tim Farron MP and the Westmorland, Furness and Eden Liberal Democrats to manage the busy constituency office in the centre of Kendal, co-ordinate work in the constituency, and support the work of the MP, local party and staff. To report regularly to the MP and the Local Party Executive and advise on such measures as are needed to ensure delivery to a high standard against agreed plans and targets.
Job Description:
- Overall management of the Member’s diary, ensuring that the diary is used as the most effective tool to achieve specific objectives
- Responsible for monitoring the budget, keeping the Member informed of financial matters and liaising with IPSA on the Member’s behalf
- Set up regular advice surgeries across the constituency
- Perform effective secretarial and administrative support
- Manage all office administration, ensuring accurate personnel records are kept
- Ensure the office is fully equipped on an ongoing basis
- Liaise with groups/personnel in Westminster, within the constituency and with the general public on the Member’s behalf as necessary
- Manage the process of recruitment and selection of staff
- Oversee the physical aspects of the office, including security, health and safety
- Assist the Constituency Campaigns Manager in the delivery of the campaign plan
- Oversee all fundraising work and co-ordinate the work of the Member
- Assist the Constituency Campaigns Manager with the coordination of volunteers
- Monitor all data protection and health and safety issues and recommend action where needed
- Ensure that records are kept and information managed confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act
- Undertake such training as required and recommended
- Undertake any other duties the line manager may require to further effective communication, campaigning and organisation
Person Specification:
The post holder will be hard working, flexible, highly organised, assertive, pragmatic and politically astute. They will be willing and able to support the MP and the local party administratively and logistically and be willing and able to work with both paid staff members and volunteers.
Essential experience / qualities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and highly developed organisational skills
- Awareness of local, regional and national political issues
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise a demanding workload to meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Have a working knowledge of standard administrative practises and computer packages
- Experience working in a busy office
- Driving licence and use of a car
- Sympathetic to the aims and objectives of the Liberal Democrats
Desired experience / qualities
- Experience of monitoring or managing budgets
- Experience of working with volunteers and improving the volunteer experience
- Experience of working in a political environment
- Knowledge of the constituency and local issues
How to apply:
Please send your application to Jude Godden at jude@timfarron.co.uk with no more than a 2-page CV and 1-page covering letter, stating specifically how your experience and skills match the job role.
Brief written exercises and interviews will be held at Tim Farron’s constituency office in May 2024. Start date will ideally be as soon as possible.