Job Description

Job Opportunity: Executive Assistant (12-Month Maternity Cover, 30 Hours/Week) to Anna Dixon, MP for Shipley

Anna Dixon, MP for Shipley, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join her team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, working 30 hours per week from her Shipley constituency office or from her office in Westminster; salary commensurate with location. This pivotal role supports both parliamentary and constituency operations and includes:

Managing the MP's diary and overseeing constituency commitments Handling calls, emails, social media, and in-person enquiries with professionalism and efficiency Providing executive support to the MP and liaising with interest groups Assisting with event planning, logistics, and on-the-day coordination Maintaining databases and managing administrative cases using Microsoft Office Building strong relationships with constituents, stakeholders, and Westminster contacts Administering IPSA expenses and reconciling the MP's IPSA card Ensuring data protection compliance and effective file management Overseeing the Parliamentary Researcher and compiling briefing materials Taking minutes and supporting meetings as required
This is a part-time, fixed-term position for 30 hours per week over 12 months. Flexibility is essential, as occasional travel and out-of-hours work may be required.

If you're ready to make a meaningful contribution in a fast-paced political environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Essential:

Experience as a Personal / Executive Assistant for a senior leader Experience of drafting and sending out written correspondence Experience of helping people in a confident, friendly, professional manner Experience of organising successful events Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information Experience of managing others Excellent ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload Strong ability to take minutes and effectively summarise key points Excellent organisational and administrative skills Excellent diary management and prioritisation skills Strong relationship building skills Strong communication skills Strong written and IT Skills (Microsoft Office) A working knowledge of relevant legislation and parliamentary business and understand how these policies may impact on local constituents
Desirable:

Experience of working in Parliament Experience of working in a politically sensitive environment Experience of managing expenses Experience of working as part of a geographically dispersed team Good knowledge of the Shipley constituency and local stakeholders Sympathy with the aims and values of the Labour Party
Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter setting out how you meet the requirements of the person specification to?anna.dixon.mp@parliament.uk?using the subject 'Executive Assistant Application'. Please also indicate if you would intend to carry out the role in Westminster or in Shipley.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 16th December 2025 . We will endeavour to get back to all candidates, but if you have not heard from us by 22nd December you have not been successful.

Interviews will take place on 5th and 12th January 2026.

The contract will commence in early March 2026.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 22,400.00-29,600.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/12/2025