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Labour Group Advisor
London (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£40,000 - £49,999
FULLTIME
Labour Group Advisor
PO3: Starting salary £44,862 pa rising in annual increments to £48,063 per annum incl LW
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9^th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas’s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
The Leader’s Office and External Affairs team sits at the heart of the organisations, providing support and advice to Cabinet and the Leader of the Council. The team provides strategic political, policy and communications advice and support and decision-making support and to the Leader and Cabinet.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and politically aware advisor to be part of the Leader’s Office and External Affairs team at Lambeth Council. The role will require a capable all-rounder, comfortable working within a busy environment, with good understand of local government and the political and policy context in Lambeth. The Labour Group Advisor will report to the Head of the Leader’s Office and External Affairs and work closely with the Leader of the Council, Cabinet members and the Labour Group of 58 councillors.
This is an exciting time to work for Lambeth council as we look to deliver on our bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth and seek to deliver on the priorities of the administration that was elected in May 2022. Those priorities include tackling the climate crisis, reducing inequality, and increasing support for young people to create a more just and equitable borough.
Regular evening and occasional weekend work will be required.
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
Key responsibilities
- To provide policy and administrative support to the Labour Group.
- To support the business of the Labour Group, including Labour Group meetings and Full council meetings.
- To act as the point of liaison between the Leader of the Council, Cabinet, Labour Group, and council officers in order to facilitate the conduct of the Council’s business.
- To work creatively in developing and supporting the implementation of the administration’s policies and priorities, having high regard to the sensitive, political, and confidential nature of the work.
- To lead on speechwriting and council democratic processes for the Labour Group, and draft press releases, policy documents, and communications from the administration.
- To provide briefings and information for the Labour Group on all major issues so members can participate in the work of the Council.
- To support the Council’s public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and communications function.
Skills required:
- Experience of working within a political environment with elected members and senior officers.
- Experience of administrative work including arranging, attending, and running meetings, and taking minutes and tracking actions.
- Experience of disseminating policy, and preparing briefings, short speeches, quotes, press releases, casework responses, and other communications for elected members and senior officers.
- Understanding of the legal and financial framework within which local government operates, and of its role within the local community.
- Awareness of the implications of working in a political environment.
- Ability to work on own initiative, under pressure and manage sensitive situations.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Good range of IT skills.
Regular evening and occasional weekend work will be required.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nick McCoy at nmccoy2@lambeth.gov.uk.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person Specification
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.
Upload your CV and a supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.
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Advert close date: 11:59pm on Thursday 12 September 2024.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.