At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Liberal Democrat Group with research, communication, and administration.
- Company: Brent Council, committed to diversity and community representation.
- Benefits: Up to 33 days leave, excellent pension, hybrid working, and health support.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in local politics while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in a political environment and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 42060 - 42060 £ per year.
Salary range: £42,060 p. a. inc. London weighting (PO1).
Hours of work: 36 hours per week.
Job Description
Brent Council is looking for a political assistant to support the Liberal Democrat Group.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Group with organisation and administration (including attendance at Group Meetings).
- Work closely with the Group to research, evaluate and analyse issues of interest, relevance and importance to the Leader and Members of the Group.
- Act as the first point of contact and ensure effective communication between Group Members, the Party, the Council, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare press releases and handle media enquiries on behalf of the Leader and the Group; liaise with Members of Parliament and Officers of the Council.
- Engage in political research in Council matters.
- Assist with the composition and issuing of press releases.
- Attend Liberal Democrat Group meetings to provide information and advice to Council Members.
- Take minutes of internal meetings.
Qualifications
Ideal candidate will have experience of working in a political environment, a professional approach and agile organisational skills to deal with shifting priorities.
Demonstrate awareness of local government operations and financial, political, and legislative context.
Membership of the Liberal Democrat Party is desirable.
Benefits
- Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays.
- Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS).
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles.
- Supportive family‑friendly policies for parent, guardian, and carers.
- Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans.
- Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities.
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community.
We positively encourage all applicants to self‑identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safe recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Brent is a disability confident employer and welcomes applications from people with all disabilities including mental health conditions.
We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria.
Reasonable adjustments can be requested.
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