Head of Office to the Leader of the Liberal Democrats

Location: Based in Parliament and Lib Dem HQ, London (with occasional travel and WFH during recess periods)

Salary: £42,000

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reports to: Chief of Staff

About the Role

The Liberal Democrats are seeking an outstanding Head of Office to serve as the senior operational lead for the Leader of the Party. Working at the very heart of our political operations in Westminster, you will ensure the seamless daily functioning of the Leader’s Office, manage high-level stakeholder relations, and oversee complex national event and tour logistics.

This is a unique, high-profile opportunity for someone deeply organised and resilient to play a critical role in supporting the Party Leader and driving our political operation forward as we approach the next General Election.

Key Responsibilities

High-Level Diary & Executive Support

• Executive Support: Deliver comprehensive EA support to the Leader and the Chief of Staff (including complex diary management and administrative triage) alongside ad-hoc PA support.
• Project Management: Spearhead various ad-hoc political, administrative, and seasonal projects.

Operations & Office Management

• Office & Budget Oversight: Maintain full operational oversight of the Leader’s office, including managing and tracking corporate card purchases, processing expenses, and ensuring a fully provisioned workspace.
• Front of House & Triage: Act as the professional face of the Leader's office, overseeing incoming public and political correspondence via the MP inbox and post.
• Team Events: Plan and deliver internal team away days and social events for Parliamentarians.

Tours, Visits & Engagement Oversight

• Strategic Logistics: Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all the Leader's external engagements, including national tours and constituency visits.
• Line Management: Directly line-manage the Leader’s Visits Coordinator, ensuring rigorous attention to detail, timing, and political impact for all travel and events.

Stakeholder Relations

• High-Level Liaison: Serve as a trusted point of contact for senior stakeholders, including MPs, Peers, party officials, external dignitaries, and senior executives.
• Communications: Draft and manage high-level correspondence with a nuanced understanding of political sensitivities.

About You (Key Attributes)

We are looking for someone calm under pressure, naturally organised, and politically tuned in. The ideal candidate will possess:

• High-level Logistical Skills: Exceptional organisational skills with a proven track record of managing complex calendars, moving parts, and event/travel logistics.
• High-Pressure Resilience: The ability to thrive in ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and maintain a cool head under tight, unpredictable deadlines.
• Interpersonal Confidence: Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence and professionalism required to liaise daily with very senior public figures and executives.
• Political Acumen: An interest in and awareness of the UK political landscape, with the discretion and judgment required to navigate Westminster politics.
• Sympathy with the values of the Liberal Democrats
• Communication Skills: Highly articulate with strong written communication skills tailored for executive and political audiences.

How to apply

All applicants must have the unrestricted, legal right to live and work in the UK. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

To submit an application, please email recruitment@libdems.org.uk  attaching:

1. A copy of your CV, including your complete work history
2. A Covering Letter: no more than one page of A4 in length, indicating clearly how your experience and skills meet the criteria stated in the job and person specification
3. A completed diversity monitoring form
4. Please ensure we have the means to contact you by phone and email

We will be reviewing applications as they come in on a rolling basis. We will not notify applicants if their applications are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.

Please note that all applications must be in by Sunday 12th July, 5pm.

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please provide details of your current salary and two referees, including one from your current employer. If you would prefer that we not contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know.

We will not notify applicants if their applications are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.

The Party believes it is essential to foster equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion within our workforce. We want our employees to thrive in an environment where everyone is welcome and supported to achieve their potential. It is important to celebrate what makes us unique and to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who we are.