Conservative Group Political Assistant

Essex County Counci; Basildon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Basildon Borough Council is seeking a Political Assistant to support the Conservative Group. You will provide political, policy, research, communications and administrative support to the Leader and the group, helping shape policy, monitor developments and inform decision makers.

This fixed-term, full-time role requires political awareness, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work discretely in a fast-paced public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in political, policy, public affairs or local government environments.
• Strong understanding of UK politics and local government governance.
• Ability to prepare high‑quality briefings, speeches and communications materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to engage stakeholders.
• Experience managing digital communications and media activity.
• Discretion, professionalism and sound judgement in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide political, policy, research and administrative support to the Conservative Group Leader and the group.
• Monitor national and local political developments and identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage media and digital communications activity and develop stakeholder relationships.
• Support political group meetings and governance processes.

Skills

Political awareness

Policy research

Analytical thinking

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Digital communications

Education

Degree-level qualifications

Tools

Social media management

Job description

Basildon Borough Council is seeking a Political Assistant to support the Conservative Group. You will provide political, policy, research, communications and administrative support to the Leader and the group, helping shape policy, monitor developments and inform decision makers.

This fixed-term, full-time role requires political awareness, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work discretely in a fast-paced public sector environment.