Salary: £32,000 per annum pro rata (£16,000 per annum)
Location: Westminster, London (some hybrid working available)
Hours: 0.5 FTE
Contract: Permanent
About the Constitution Society
The Constitution Society is an independent educational foundation founded in 2009.
We promote public understanding of the UK constitution and work to encourage informed debate between legislators, academics and the public about proposals for constitutional change.
We advocate the maintenance of basic constitutional standards and a considered approach to constitutional change. Where such change is required, we argue for the careful preparation of legislation, with broad consultation and adequate time for scrutiny and debate.
We monitor current constitutional developments, and assess them against the core principles identified by the distinguished members of the United Kingdom Constitution Monitoring Group.
The Constitution Society is a registered charity. We are entirely independent, with no connection to any political party. We rely for our funding on individual donations and grants from educational trusts and foundations.
We support other constitution-focused organisations and initiatives, including the United Kingdom Constitution Monitoring Group and the UK Constitutional Law Association.
The Role
We are seeking an organised, proactive and dependable Office Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the Constitution Society.
Working closely with the executive team, you will play a central role in the day-to-day administration of the charity. This is a varied position combining office management, executive support, governance administration, financial administration, communications and event management.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, comfortable working independently and able to manage a varied workload within a small, friendly organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Office and Operations
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Society's Westminster office.
- Maintain office systems, filing and organisational records.
- Identify opportunities to improve office procedures and administrative systems.
Executive and Governance Support
- Provide executive support to the Directors, including diary management, meeting scheduling and travel arrangements.
- Assisting in managing Society correspondence and general enquiries.
- Organising trustee meetings, staff meetings and the Annual General Meeting, including preparing and circulating papers and minutes.
- Maintain governance records and organisational policies.
- Assist with Charity Commission and Companies House compliance and statutory filings.
- Monitor governance deadlines and ensure key organisational records remain up to date.
Finance Administration
- Process invoices, expenses and purchase orders.
- Maintain financial records and reconcile routine expenditure.
- Liaise with the Society's accountants and external auditors.
- Support the preparation of budgets and financial reports.
- Administer contractor payments.
- Monitor subscriptions, memberships and regular payments.
Communications and Digital Engagement
- Manage the Society's social media channels, including LinkedIn, YouTube and Bluesky.
- Schedule and publish content promoting the Society's research, publications, events and media appearances.
- Help grow the Society's online audience through engaging digital content.
- Monitor social media performance and prepare basic analytics reports.
- Assist with maintaining the Society's website and email mailing lists.
Events
- Assist with organising seminars, conferences, lectures and receptions.
- Coordinate invitations, registrations and event logistics.
- Book venues and liaise with suppliers.
- Support publication launches and other public events.
Person Specification
Essential
- At least two years' experience in an office management, executive assistant, operations or senior administrative role.
- Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience organising meetings, preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes.
- Experience of financial administration, including processing invoices and maintaining financial records.
- Experience managing or contributing to organisational social media accounts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook, Word and Excel) and familiarity with cloud-based collaboration tools.
- The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Desirable
- Experience working in the charity, education, public policy or not-for-profit sectors.
- Experience supporting trustee boards or senior leadership teams.
- Experience organising public events or conferences.
- Experience using WordPress or another website content management system.
- Experience using email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp or YMLP.
- A degree or equivalent professional qualification, or comparable relevant experience.
What We Offer
The Constitution Society is a small organisation where every member of staff makes a significant contribution to our work. This is an opportunity to join a respected educational charity at the centre of debates about the UK constitution, working with leading academics, policymakers and public figures.
The Constitution Society is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our work at www.consoc.org.uk.
How to Apply
Please submit your application via the googleform at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwc9Xgapt6LRzw_I5r0ihtFdnPaxxlPb0ynFNliauzCTvkxA/viewform?usp=header
Please upload a combined cover letter (one page maximum), CV (two pages maximum). These should be uploaded in a single PDF or Word document. Use your full name as the file title: i.e. "John Smith".
Closing date: 31 July 2026.
Interviews will be held in Westminster week commencing 10 August 2026.
Pay: £32,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW1H 9EU
