The Cabinet Secretariat Team at Westminster City Council is looking to recruit a creative, innovative and dedicated individual to the role of Cabinet Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team and the wider Policy, Performance and Communications Directorate that it sits within. The role will include responsibility for the provision of research, policy and communication support across high-profile portfolio areas, as well as commissioning and drafting speeches, briefings and correspondence for Cabinet Members.

The successful candidate will have experience of working for politicians or in a political environment, dealing with the general public and be adept at communicating with a range of people from Senior Managers to external partners and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an acute political radar and the ability to work effectively across differing themes and topic areas. The role will demand excellent written and verbal communication skills, in addition to first-rate organisational and IT skills.

This role is a fixed term contract from an immediate start until the end of May.