Executive and Member Services seeks to achieve an even better integration in the way support is provided to our Members. The service is determined to make more of our important work in order to enhance the support we provide to our Elected Members.

You will be supporting the Labour Group assisting the group with organisation and administration of Group Meetings. You will work closely with Group Members to research, evaluate and analyse issues which are of interest, relevance and importance.

You will act as a first point of contact for Group Members and lead on preparing press releases and dealing with the media enquiries on behalf of the Group.

The ideal candidate will possess good analytical and research skills with ability to make sound judgements in providing advice and guidance. S/he will have good interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and be self motivated.

The ideal candidate will possess good organisational and administrative skills and have the ability to resolve competing priorities.

Most importantly, they must possess the ability to manage different priorities.

The post holder will develop knowledge of the key issues facing local government including understanding of local government and Labour national party policy.