Political Adviser to the Labour Group

LONDON COUNCILS 

Political Adviser to the Labour Group

Starting salary £43,675 per annum

Ref: LC772

London Councils represents the 32 boroughs and the City of London. We aim to get the best deal for Londoners and to ensure that London’s councils have the resources, freedoms and powers to do the best possible job for their residents and local businesses. 

London Councils has a leading role in recovery from the pandemic to build back a more inclusive, fairer and sustainable city. You will contribute to the development of cutting-edge policy and strategy, supporting the Labour Group and its Leadership to deliver an ambitious cross-party vision for the city.

We also run a number of services on behalf of the boroughs including the Freedom Pass, Taxicard and Health Emergency Badge.

We are looking for someone with experience of dealing with politicians at a national and/or local level to act as adviser to the London Councils Labour Group. You will contribute to our work on behalf of London local government via your support to the Labour Group and London Councils overall.

A key part of the job will be to liaise with London’s Labour elected representatives at local, regional and national level. The individual will support the organisation and the Labour Group to build upon the existing partnership working with external stakeholders such as the Mayor of London and the wider GLA family. 

You will be a key interface between the wider organisation and the Labour Group, building constructive relationships within the organisation and able to work effectively in a cross-party environment ensuring a collaborative approach to deliver organisational objectives and priorities.

Experience of producing written reports, briefings, and draft speeches on policy issues is essential. You must be able to understand and reflect the political position of the Group and be able to represent the Labour Group at external meetings and events with authority and confidence. 

The Closing date for applications is Monday 8 February 2021 at 12 Noon.

Indicative Interview dates will be in week commencing 15 February 2021.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role then please contact: Mehboob Khan on 07977 401955.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24-hour Answer phone) quoting reference number LC772 if you experience any problems. A minicom service for the hearing impaired available on 020 7332 3732.

As a Disability Confident Employer, London Councils will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post