Political Assistant to the Conservative Group LBHF624264 in London

Job Details

Salary range: £43,308 - £45,852 per annum

Work location: Hammersmith & Fulham Civic Campus, 1 Unity Square, Hammersmith, London W6 9JU

Hours per week: 36

Contract type: Temporary until May 2030

Closing date: 14 June 2026

Contact details for an informal discussion: David Abbott, Head of Governance via email on

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised, politically aware and proactive individual to join us as Political Assistant to the Conservative Group.

Responsibilities

• Support the Conservative Group Leader and Members in carrying out their political duties.
• Provide high‑quality research, administrative and organisational support.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare briefings, draft speeches and statements, and monitor political and policy developments affecting the borough.
• Organise meetings, agendas, papers, minutes and follow‑up actions.
• Draft speeches, statements, motions and questions.
• Monitor council business, policy developments and wider political activity, highlighting issues of interest to the Group.
• Build effective working relationships with councillors, officers and external stakeholders.
• Support communications activity, including social media content and political messaging where appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience providing administrative, research or communications support.
• Knowledge of Conservative Party policy and an understanding of the wider political landscape.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Good digital skills, including Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays when required.

Contract & Conditions

This is a full‑time post on a fixed‑term contract until May 2030. This post is politically restricted under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All employees, workers and volunteers will share this commitment and our recruitment and selection practices will reflect it.

No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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