Political Assistant to The Labour Group - Swindon, United Kingdom - lga

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RNR001640
At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you will support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.


About the role
Are you looking for an interesting and challenging position? If so, this may be the job for you.

Working in the Labour Group Office, you will provide professional and organisational support to the Labour Group of Swindon Borough Council.

This is an exciting time to join Swindon and to support the Labour Group which have just become the leading political group within Swindon with the Labour Group Leader now leading the Council.


As the Group's Political Assistant you will provide a high level of advice and assistance to the Leader of the political Group and the political group on a broad range of policy and other issues impacting on the operation of the Council and its services.


Responsibilities include but not exhaustive to:

  • Undertaking political research in Council matters
  • Assisting with the composition and issuing of press releases
  • Attending Labour Group meetings to provide information and advice to Council Members
  • Liaising with Members of Parliament and Officers of the Council


You will possess the ability to work in the strictest confidence, review and analyse data quickly, establish positive working relationships with Members and officers, have excellent written and oral skills and IT skills.

A flexible work ethic is required, as you may occasionally be required to work outside normal office working hours.


This post is being filled under section 9 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (Assistants for Political Groups).

This is a politically restricted post under section 2 of the Act.


Your next package
Please see our Rewards & Benefits offer for more details.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you will be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon by 2030 together. And you will be proud to say it was made better with you.


Your next steps
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements.

We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.


Closing date:12 noon, 22 June 2023


Interview date:
Week commencing 03 July 2023
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