Political Assistant – Reform Party
12 month opportunity (potential to extend further)
£45,091 – £49,282
Grade D Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week

About the role

The is a unique role within the Council, directly supporting the Reform political party.

You will draft and present reports, provide high quality support, attend and minute meetings and liaise with outside bodies and the press on behalf of the group. You will build relationships with the local press and proactively ensure that the group's messages are developed and communicated widely. Ability to film and produce social media content is a considerable bonus, and may form a large portion of the job.

At the same time, you will ensure that key decisions from Group meetings are swiftly implemented and proactively identify issues of political interest, whilst supporting councillors with public speaking engagements and formal council questions and motions

About you

You will be a strong self-starter, able to work alone, with a good understanding of local government and current issues in Birmingham. You should be able to give sound, clear advice on complex issues with a high degree of political sensitivity.

You should be able to act at pace and work effectively with elected members, senior officers within the Council and external stakeholders.

What we offer in return…

Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling