Green Party Group Support Officer

Borough of Lambeth; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Greater London seeks a Group Support Officer to assist Green Party Councillors with casework inquiries and provide analytical support. This role requires outstanding communication skills, IT proficiency, and political sensitivity. The successful candidate will work independently and as part of a dynamic team, engaging with the vibrant Lambeth community. The position offers a full-time contract until July 2026, with generous benefits including hybrid working and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting from 27 days

Membership in Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous casework experience is desirable.
• Experience of producing briefings is desirable.
• Ability to draft letters and emails to an excellent standard.

Responsibilities

• Handle casework inquiries from residents.
• Provide analytical support for Green Party Councillors.
• Support the Green Group Councillors effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Independence and teamwork

Tools

Casework tracking system

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Group Support Officer (Green Party Group)

SO1: Starting salary 40404 per annum

Secondment Opportunity or Fixed term Contract until July 2026.

About Us

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeths communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan Our Future Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are connected by purpose in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity Ambition Kindness and Accountability. For more information please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength with more than 130 languages spoken making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation Londons largest LGBTQ community and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools lush green spaces including Brockwell Park cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomass Hospital Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to be part of the Green Group Office at Lambeth Council. The role will require a capable all-rounder comfortable working within a busy environment and someone who has a good understanding of the range of council services.

About the Role

Your main responsibilities will be handling casework enquiries and supporting the Green Party Councillors in being an effective Opposition Group.

This is a high profile opportunity to work at the cutting edge of local government for a political group as they represent their constituents and strive to deliver improvements for the most populous Inner London borough.

Lambeth is an exciting place to work having strong links to the business community driving Lambeths rapid economic growth with the highest number business start-ups recorded in London in 2016 to a diverse and politically active community who you will be interacting with daily. Lambeth is also one of the most varied London boroughs encompassing many of Londons iconic landmarks from the wide-open green spaces of Clapham Common Streatham Common and Brockwell Park to the cultural highlights of the South Bank.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deal with queries from residents who have issues with the Council or council services which they want the Green Group Councillors to take up on their behalf;
• identify obtain analyse and summarise in briefings relevant information from within and outside the Council as required by Green Party Group Councillors;
• Provide support to Green Group Councillors in all aspects as the main Opposition Party within Lambeth.

Skills required

• Previous casework experience is desirable;
• Experience of analysing information and producing briefings is desirable;
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;
• An understanding of the sensitivities of working in a political environment;
• Good IT skills including using a casework tracking system and Microsoft Office applications;
• Ability to draft letters briefings and emails to an excellent standard; and
• Motivated to work independently as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

For detailed qualifications and requirements please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below :

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Wayne Chandai

How to Apply

If youre interested in this opportunity click on the apply button and complete an online your supporting statement please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an A at shortlist stage.

We operate an anonymised application process so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines

Advert close date : 11 : 59pm on Sunday 5 October 2025.

Shortlisting : week commencing 6 October

Interviews : Week commencing 13 October

Benefits

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us youll gain access to a range of benefits including :

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks : Black Asian and Multi-Ethnic LGBTQ Disability Young Professionals and Womens.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion a Living Wage Employer and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy : 1