Job overview
Josh Newbury, the MP for Cannock Chase, is recruiting for an Office Manager to oversee all aspects of his constituency and Westminster offices, including line managing six other members of the team.
Far from being a purely administrative role, the Office Manager will ensure all threads of work within the team are knitted together, as well as ensuring finance and security requirements are met at all times. They will make sure Josh is kept up to date on various matters and advised on the priorities of constituents. In line with Josh’s commitment to the personal and professional development of all of his staff, the Office Manager will play a key role in identifying and arranging training opportunities. These opportunities will extend to the role holder too, including the option of hybrid working, flexible hours and a reduction in hours if preferred.
The Office Manager will have particular responsibility for the team’s casework function, ensuring that correspondence from constituents is dealt with promptly and effectively and that casework staff are fully supported, particularly when working through difficult cases. On occasion, this may involve personally taking charge of individual cases as well as assisting Josh with weekly local advice sessions.
Being a critical role sitting at the centre of both of Josh’s offices, this is the perfect opportunity for someone with experience of line management and/or the workings of an MP’s office to develop their skills in a number of areas and help to shape the work of Josh and his team on behalf of the people of Cannock Chase.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the full job description and person specification before submitting their application. You can find this here: https://www.joshnewbury.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Office-Manager-Job-advert-pack.pdf
Interview and start date details
The application closing date is Sunday 21st June. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 22nd June.
Please note that these dates are indicative and may change dependent on the number of applications received.
You will start as soon as practically possible following Parliament's security vetting process.
Application details
To apply, please send your CV, along with a covering letter addressed to Josh that is no longer than two sides of A4, to [email protected] with the subject line 'Office Manager application – [your name]'.
Your covering letter should set out your suitability for the role, including how you meet the essential elements of the person specification.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the full job description and person specification before submitting their application. You can find this here: https://www.joshnewbury.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Office-Manager-Job-advert-pack.pdf
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cannock WS12 1AY
