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Be a key support to Local Democracy – Political Advisor to the Green Group

• Are you a committed supporter of local democracy and local government?
• Do you enjoy working in a high-profile, fast-paced political environment?
• Are you highly organised and a confident communicator who can manage sensitive information with discretion?
• Can you produce high-quality briefings, reports and communications at pace?
• Are you a confident builder of relationships with your political group and across the wider Council, with stakeholders and the public?

The Role

As political advisor to the Green Group you will provide administrative, policy and communications support to the Group Leadership and Members. The role will be wide ranging but will include; coordinating meetings, drafting briefings and reports, and generally supporting the Council’s decision-making processes.

You will act as a key link between your group, Members generally, senior officers and external stakeholders and partners. The role involves working on sensitive and complex issues in a dynamic political environment.

What we are looking for

You will be an organised and proactive individual, able to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, and produce clear, high-quality materials.

You will be able to work independently, think critically and provide sound advice. You will also be collaborative by nature and look to build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders, Members and officers.

Further Role Details:

• The job is primarily based at Whitechapel Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, E1 1BJ
• Evening and some weekend work is required.
• Most of your work will be undertaken at the Town Hall but some hybrid working may be possible depending on group needs.
• Your political affiliations and interests will be discussed at interview
• The role is part time at 17.5 hours a week (pro-rata salary). The exact nature of the working week to be discussed with the group.
• The post is politically restricted.

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave.
• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Does the above role appeal to you? Can you bring strategic insight, passion and innovation? If so we want to hear from you.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of Service: matthew.mannion@towerhamlets.gov.uk.