Ref 13535 Political Assistant - Labour Group Office

Grade and Salary Information

Salary £34,986 per annum.

The Role

Brent, in North West London, is home to Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena. It’s also is one of the largest and most diverse London Boroughs, with the associated social and economic challenges.

This is an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of local government as a Political Assistant supporting the Leader and members of the ruling Labour Group. In this critical role you will provide key advice, guidance and research to the Leader and other members of the Group. In addition, you will prepare the Leader’s office for a move to a new state-of the-art civic centre.

You will have relevant experience of working in a political environment, coupled with the organisational skills to deal with shifting priorities. With excellent office admin skills, it is also vital that you can demonstrate awareness of new legislation and political developments (local, regional and national), with particular reference to the Labour Party.

This a post established under section 9 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and is a full time fixed term contract until 10 May 2014.

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date for applications: 29 August 2012

Interview dates: 19 or 20 September 2012

Additional Information

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