This is an exciting time to join Lewisham Council and the Mayor & Cabinet Office. The borough has just elected Liam Shrivastava as its new Mayor and we are looking for a Mayor's Political Advisor to join the team and help drive delivery against an ambitious manifesto and to enhance the profile of the Mayor.

You will need a detailed understanding of the issues facing local government and of Green Party policy at a local/national level. You will be able to provide strong political advice and guidance to senior members on a range of issues, personalising your approach to deliver positive results with a range of audiences. You will be a fantastic communicator across a range of mediums, supporting the Mayor with key note speeches and media engagement that positively affects change in the borough. You will have an ability to develop effective networks with Parliamentarians and key local stakeholders which maximise the impact of the ambitions of the Mayor.

Location

The job is primarily based in Lewisham Civic Suite, Catford Road, Catford, London, SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

Evening and some weekend working is required for this job
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs. Please ensure your supporting statement addresses all of the essential criteria in the person specification as this will be used for the purpose of shortlisting.

The contract of employment for this post is tied to the tenure of the Mayor and must terminate at or before the annual council meeting following the first elections after the person was appointed. However, this does not prevent the post holder being reappointed for a further term.

For an informal discussion about this job, please book 15 minutes with Charlie Hughes (Head of Mayor's Office) - https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/77808faccc8d431d81cf2e95c80c3855@lewisham.gov.uk/meetingtype/bZDHwncOMk-1Koq4HVV2JA2?bookingcode=f549fdeb-d891-4e5f-8435-d32912180d05&anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink 

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role.