Deputy Head of the Whips Office

You will be responsible for providing day-to-day support to the Office and the Chief Whip, ensuring that the Parliamentary Party can be proactive in support of its parliamentary objectives.,

• Keep Members informed of House of Commons business through the production of the daily business notices, the weekly whip, and other House of Commons notices as required.
• Liaise with Lib Dem MPs and their staff as requested by the Head of the Whips Office.
• Provide advice and support to Lib Dem MPs and their staff on the business of the House.
• Maintain effective links between the Parliamentary Party in the Commons and the Parliamentary Party in the Lords and staff teams from across Parliament and Lib Dem HQ.
• Maintain the tracking system for the parliamentary activity of Lib Dem MPs including assisting the organisation and oversight of parliamentary slipping.
• Provide other duties as required by the Head of the Whips Office and/or the Chief Whip.
  
  We are seeking an experienced and able communicator, with knowledge of the House of Commons and strong interpersonal skills, to support the day-to-day running and administration of the Liberal Democrat Whips Office in the House of Commons., The role will report directly to the Head of the Whips Office. The position will demand a very high level of organisation, confident communication, attention to detail in routine tasks, and a capacity to cope with a widely varying workload., Organisational experience, with the ability to prioritise workloads
• A working knowledge of Parliament and its procedures, and an understanding of the pressures on MPs' offices
• Capacity to work to deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Effective interpersonal skills across a range of stakeholders.
• Strong political judgement
• A strong commitment to, and understanding of, the aims and values of the Lib Dems
• A willingness to work flexibly and be responsive to the extensive demands of a Whips Office
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Desirable Criteria:
• Prior experience of working in Parliament; and
• Prior experience, knowledge or understanding of the Parliamentary work of Lib Dems.
  
  The Whips Office sits at the centre of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party's operations in the House of Commons - this is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we support the largest third party force in over a century.