Policy Assistant - Ilford, United Kingdom - MEDIA BASE SPORTS 2 LIMITED

MEDIA BASE SPORTS 2 LIMITED

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Ilford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder will be expected to forecast and shape new policy direction in relation to the cross-cutting challenges facing the authority.

This will be a fast paced, varied and challenging role.

Minimum experience/ knowledge/ skills:

Knowledge of Local Government legislation, policies, procedures and rules

Experience of providing policy support

Experience of undertaking research and project work

Experience of working in a political environment

Ability to work in a demanding environment and with minimum supervision

Ability to be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering high quality outputs - with a clear ability to think strategically - and the ability to work across team boundaries during times of increased pressure.

Ability to get up to speed quickly with new challenges and policy areas and the ability to work simultaneously on a number of competing pieces of work.

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Flexible approach towards hours worked

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including with Members and senior officers, both orally and in writing

Ability to prioritise workloads

Ability to understand and communicate complex issues

Strong organisational, analytical and research skills

Ability to produce work at a consistently high standard

Ability to gather, analyse and interpret such information from external sources as necessary in order to help prepare briefings for the Leader.

Perform other such duties consistent with the primary function and duties of the post.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temp to perm

Contract length: 7 months

Salary:
From £18.80 per hour

Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Administrative experience: 6 years (required)

- business support: 6 years (required)
Policy Assistant: 4 years (required)
- public sector: 1 year (required)
- political environment: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 986671