Political Assistant - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX:

£25,878
£31,099 per annum (pro rata for part time):

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21 hours per week:

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Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity until May 2027

Job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for
We are looking for a
Political Assistant to join our team in Law and Governance Team.

The successful person will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

About the role

We are looking for a political assistant to support our new Green Party Administration at an exciting time for Mid Suffolk District Council.

This is a unique role that works directly with the Green Party Group at the Council, providing them with support to ensure they are as effective as possible.

One day you might be writing a speech for a Group member to use at a Council meeting, the next you could be researching a specific issue on behalf of the Group.

You'll also be responsible for managing Group meetings, supporting Group Members to use social media effectively, and producing succinct briefings to help the Councillors you support stay up to date.

If you're interested in the political arena this is a great opportunity as you'll have the chance to gain first-hand experience.

The Group will need to be able to rely on you to deliver, but you'll also be able to shape and develop the role through working closely with Group Members.

About you
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Political awareness and an understanding of the issues facing local government is a must.

This a hybrid role with the ability to work from home.

However, the postholder will be required to attend Council meetings and other meetings at Endeavour House, and potentially attend other meetings across the district on request.

Knowledge of constitutional and legal procedures within a local authority environment (e.g., the law relating to meetings, propriety of Members and understanding of the Local Government Act 2000 in relation to political management structures).

Understanding of the Council's policies and procedures in respect of political management, standing orders, rules of procedure and local conventions/protocols

This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

About us

Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work.

With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits of working for us

Great opportunities for learning and development.
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support Program
Employee Assist Program
Health Care Options

For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page ) and view '
The best things about working for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (youtube)' **to find out what our employees say about working for us.

Our ways of working:

Work is what we do, not where we go We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting).

This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

For more information

Closing date: 5pm, 24th November 2023.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.