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The role
We’re looking for a brilliant strategic advisor to support our driven Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.

This role has been created as part of a restructure to transform our central insight, transformation and organisational development functions. You will play a key role in ensuring that the Chief Executive’s office runs smoothly – including line managing the Chief Executive’s Office Manager. Duties will include writing briefings and speaking notes, drafting and reviewing written material, horizon scanning, picking up early on emerging needs, issues and opportunities.

From undertaking research and preparing and co-ordinating briefings, to providing an effective policy analysis and writing complex and sensitive briefings, advice papers and reports, this exciting new role will see you act as a key source of advice and support, helping to drive the strategic priorities of the Council and providing invaluable support to our leadership.

You will need to form effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation, as well as external partners. You will be coordinating and facilitating strategic forward planning for the Chief Executive, Mayor, Executive Management Team and Senior Leadership Team, and be tasked with monitoring and acting upon Government announcements and developments in Parliament, the London Assembly and other political forums.

What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is highly motivated, ambitious and passionate about local government.

You will be able to build effective relationships with the Senior Leadership Team, Executive Management Team, Directors and senior managers across the organisation, as well as other key stakeholders and wider staff.

You will have experience of making sound judgements, delegating tasks and influencing and advising senior colleagues in a busy and demanding working environment. You will be able to cope under pressure, working at pace and flexibly, delivering to high standards and strict deadlines.

In return, we’ll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.