Reference: 63553
Date Added: 20 November 2017
Closing Date: 8 December 2017
Job Title: Policy & Research Officer (Labour Group)
Working For: Merton Council
Location: London
Salary: £40,086 - £42,876 per annum
Length of Contract:
Job Details
We are looking for an experienced self starter to provide policy and research support to the Leader of the Council and elected Labour councillors in Merton, which is aiming to be London’s best council. This is an exciting role working closely with the Leader, Cabinet and other Labour councillors to manage a busy Labour Group office and offer support in developing and implementing policy at an innovative and aspirational local authority.
Ideally with previous experience of working with politicians and senior managers, you will have excellent interpersonal, research and analysis, and communication skills, with strong political awareness and the ability to manage staff.
The post is based in the Civic Centre. Some evening work will be required, for which there will be time off in-lieu. The Council also operates a flexible hours policy.
Closing Date: 8 December 2017
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will take place on 18th December 2017.
Application Details
Please apply on our website at https://recruitment.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-7/brand-5/candidate/so/pm/9/pl/10/opp/5086-Policy-and-Research-Officer-Labour-Group-Ref-5086/en-GB.
For an informal discussion call Deirdre Costigan on 0208 545 3989 or email deirdre.costigan@merton.gov.uk.
Website: http://www.merton.gov.uk