Green Group Political Support Officer

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives. This is a Fixed Term Contract Until 30th of June 2027.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Political Support Officer to the Green Group on Bath & North East Somerset Council. The Political Support Officer role is unique within the Council in that it directly supports the Green Group in undertaking research and policy development, providing administration support and communications advice to Councillors, drafting documentation, as well as supporting Group meetings and councillors' participation in meetings of the Council and committees.

You will be working closely with the Green Group Leader, Joanna Wright, as well as providing support to the Councillors within the wider Green Group (3 elected members in total). This will involve working alongside Councillors to further the aims of the Green Group within the Council, liaising with Council officers on behalf of the Group, and supporting Councillors in highlighting each Group's policies and achievements.

The ideal candidate will be a strong self-starter, able to work alone and under their own initiative, with a good understanding of both politics and local government, and educated to degree level or equivalent with excellent communication and writing skills. Ideally, you will also have an understanding of the main political issues within Bath & North East Somerset, as well as an understanding of modern communication tools. You should be able to give sound, clear advice on complex issues with a high degree of political sensitivity. You should be able to act at pace and work effectively with elected members, senior officers within the Council and external stakeholders.

Due to statutory restrictions on the role, the post is Politically Restricted and is for a fixed term until 30 June 2027. Following the Council elections in May 2027, the post may be re-appointed on a four year contract.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact Michael Hewitt, Head of Legal & Democratic Services, on Michael_Hewitt@BATHNES.GOV.UK or call 01225395125. Interview date: 23/07/2025.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check. Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered.