Senior Researcher

Senior Researcher – The London Assembly Labour Group

About the role

As part of the Policy Team you will support Labour Assembly Members in the Housing and Environment portfolios by researching policy and providing briefings.

Location: City Hall, Royal Docks, Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE.

Day‑to‑day duties

• Update Assembly Members on policy developments in Housing and Environment.
• Discuss committee papers, Mayor questions and upcoming policy issues with Assembly Members.
• Conduct research using datasets and produce briefings.
• Engage with external stakeholders in housing and environment sectors.
• Provide policy solutions and advice on procedural and political matters.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Demonstrable research skills and experience of policy briefing in a political or public‑sector organisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; experience of producing documents for varied audiences and media briefings.
• Experience working directly with influential people in a pressured environment and handling confidential issues.
• Knowledge of media handling techniques and creating communications plans for elected politicians.
• Proficiency with communication technologies, including design or commissioning leaflets, newsletters and other materials.

Behavioural competencies

Communicating and influencing

• Communicates openly and inclusively with stakeholders.
• Clearly articulates key points in verbal and written forms.
• Persuades others using evidence‑based knowledge and adapts approach.
• Challenges views constructively.
• Presents a credible and positive image.

Building and managing relationships

• Develops new professional relationships.
• Understanding needs and constraints of others.
• Anticipates conflict and takes action.
• Fosters respect in an inclusive environment.
• Identifies joint‑working opportunities.

Problem solving

• Processes diverse information to understand problems.
• Proposes options for solutions.
• Encourages creative problem solving.
• Considers alternative approaches.
• Seeks opinions and experiences from others.

How to apply

Provide:

• Updated CV
• Personal statement (max 1500 words) addressing the essential criteria.

File size: 1.5 MB each; format Word or PDF; no photographs or images. Name files with the job reference number.

Assessment process

Applications are reviewed by a panel. Short‑listed candidates will be invited to an interview/assessment. Interview date: 22 Dec 2025.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage applications from under‑represented groups. The role is open to job share and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

• Hybrid working up to 3 days a week.
• Paid every four weeks.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan, bicycle loan.
• Career average pension scheme.

Additional information

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check.