Local and Regional Government Manager

The Labour Party; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Labour Party is recruiting a Local and Regional Government Manager. The post-holder will lead all aspects of the Labour Party’s Local and Regional Government work from its Head Office in London.

You will ensure councillors’ and Regional Mayors’ campaigning is well supported and that Local Government plays a full role in local and national elections. Salary £56,526.71 (gross) per year, inclusive of London Weighting, with a potential progression to £63,586.70 over the next 3 years.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local government policy issues, including finance and law.
• Thorough understanding of local Labour Party units and the work of local parties and elected representatives.
• Experience of building strong and effective relationships with Mayors and Local Government leaders.
• Excellent political judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Labour Party’s Local and Regional Government work.
• Ensure the campaigning work of councillors and Regional Mayors is well supported.
• Ensure Local Government plays a full role in local and national elections.

Skills

Local government knowledge

Labour Party structure understanding

Relationship building with Mayors

Political judgement

Job description

Role: Local and Regional Government Manager

Salary: £56,526.71 (gross) per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,195. There is the ability to progress to £63,586.70 over the next 3 years.

Location: Head Office London

Duration: Permanent

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Local and Regional Government Manager. The post-holder will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Labour Party’s Local and Regional Government work. Ensuring that the campaigning work of councillors and Regional Mayors is well supported, and that Local Government plays a full role in local and national elections.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of local government and local government policy issues, including finance and law.
• Thorough understanding of local Labour Party units and the work of local parties and elected representatives.
• Experience of building strong and effective relationships with Mayors and Local Government leaders.
• Excellent political judgement.

The deadline for applications is 08 November 2026.

The Labour Party’s standard working arrangement is that all employees based in headquarters in London/Newcastle attend their contracted office four days per week, Monday to Thursday. Home working is only authorised on Fridays.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.