- Advertised from 25th March 2026
- Schedule of Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and evening work. In-person role
Role
Dr Scott Arthur, MP is seeking a dedicated Office Manager to manage his staff and office to deliver on the priorities of the constituents of Edinburgh South West. The post will suit a candidate with experience of managing a team in a dynamic public-facing environment. This could be someone with team management experience in a third sector role, a public service role, or in a political environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide effective line management to a team working across the constituency office and Westminster, specifically caseworkers, community engagement and communication officers, parliamentary assistants, fostering a collaborative culture focused on delivering a timely, quality service to constituents
- Ensure Scott’s inbox is effectively managed and diary commitments prioritized, optimized and well organized
- Responsibility for managing all aspects of the budget, keeping Scott informed of all relevant financial matters and liaising with IPSA on office finance
- Leading training and development and recruitment of office staff
- Deal with security matters, keep abreast of security guidance, maintain the security system, liaise with external bodies as appropriate
- Ensure the office is fully equipped
- Horizon-scanning on relevant policy, political and communications issues, advising Scott on challenges and opportunities
- Final sign-off on external deliverables including press releases, newsletters, correspondence
- Take ownership of certain, more complex casework as required
- Plan Scott’s internal communications and external stakeholder engagement and advise on constituent matters on behalf of Scott where appropriate
- Liaise with groups/personnel including at Westminster, within the constituency and the general public on Scott’s behalf as necessary
- There will be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours, including attending events with Scott as required
Attributes
- A strong public service ethos, with a clear commitment to supporting Scott to be a proactive, accessible and visible MP
- Proven experience of leading and managing teams with a track record of delivering results through others.
- An effective decision maker able to take a pragmatic view of priorities, deliverables and risks
- Driven, resilient and able to work at pace under pressure, while maintaining sound judgement and attention to detail.
- Team player with a calm, polite, confident disposition, empathetic when engaging with the public.
- Reliable, diligent and professional in representing the office at all times.
- Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organisation, planning and prioritisation skills.
- Relationship building and negotiating skills.
Application notes
Closing Date for Applications
4pm, Thursday 9 April 2026
Interview Dates
Second half April
Starting Date
Anticipated, June 2026
ApplicationDetails
Please send to scott.arthur.mp@parliament.uk with the subject heading "Office Manager Application"
- short cover letter setting out your role suitability (Max 150 words),
- a CV (maximum 2 pages)
- answer to the following question “After 100 days in the role, how would you measure your success?” (Max 200 words)
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