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Reference: 94836

Date Added: 30 October 2024
Closing Date: 24 November 2024

Job Title: Cabinet Advisor

Working For: Haringey Council

Location: London

Salary: £46,041 – £49,083

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

About the Role

Working at the centre of one of the most exciting and diverse boroughs in London, you will advise Cabinet Members in Haringey, helping them deliver for our residents and meet the aims and ambitions of the council.

As part of a small and focused team you will work closely with Cabinet Members, providing advice and support across many areas of their role – including decision-making, prioritisation, forward planning, policy analysis, political management, horizon-scanning, and stakeholder management.

You will be an important point of contact in helping to build and maintain relationships between the Cabinet, councillors, senior officers, residents and key partners. The role will also enable the right candidate to develop their skills in a range of fields such as stakeholder management, governance and project work.

About the Team 

The Leader & Cabinet Office at Haringey is a small, dynamic team. We collaborate to provide strategic support to the Leader and Cabinet Members. We naturally see the full span of what the council and its partners do from our vantage point – and it is of course a varied and fast-paced experience.

We work closely as a team, with a great sense both of purpose, camaraderie and humour.

About You 

To excel in this job opportunity, the ideal candidate should possess a proven track record of thriving in intricate, politically led environments. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, as the role requires adeptly drafting correspondence, especially when addressing sensitive subjects.

The ability to collaborate seamlessly within a team is crucial, ensuring a cohesive work dynamic. Additionally, a solid understanding of the issues that impact local government is vital for effectively navigating the challenges that may arise.

Closing Date: 24 November 2024

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews: w/c 2nd December 2024

Application Details

Full infomation and application details can be found here: 

https://jobs.haringey.gov.uk/jobs/cabinet-advisor-10686 

Website: http://new.haringey.gov.uk/

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