The role
The Labour Group Office seeks to provide wide-ranging and active support to Labour councillors. You would work within a small team of four, which also includes two Political Advisers and a Head of Group Office. The Labour Group office works to support Labour councillors by:
• Supporting the Labour Group Leadership team and Labour councillors on boards and in roles at the LGA.
• Maintaining strong working relations with the Parliamentary Labour Party, Labour Party Head Office and the wider Labour movement including trade unions and affiliated groups.
• Running events, meetings and workshops for Labour councillors across the country.
• Regular communications and publications for Labour councillors to share ideas and best practice.
• Coordinating improvement and innovation work in Labour councils through peer support and mentoring

The requirements
A helpful and positive can-do attitude is essential to the role, as is the ability to establish good working relationships with others both internally and externally. You will have excellent proven organisational skills and plenty of initiative. You’ll also be a proficient IT user and will have an excellent command of written and spoken English. Candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding and empathy with the aims and objectives of the Labour Party.

The LGA is currently based in Layden House, Farringdon (zone 1), but will be moving back to 18 Smith Square, Westminster once refurbishment is complete in Autumn 2017.

The LGA values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.