Policy & Communications Assistant (Conservative Group)

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

Job summary

Basildon Borough Council is inviting applications for a Political Assistant (Conservative) based in Basildon. This fixed-term, full-time role provides political, policy, research, communications and administrative support to the Leader of the Conservative Group and the wider group, helping shape policy and governance.

You will monitor national and local political developments, prepare briefings, manage media and digital communications, build stakeholder relationships, and support political group

Qualifications

• Experience working in a political, policy, public affairs, communications or local government environment.
• A strong understanding of UK politics, local government governance and democratic decision-making.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing high-quality briefings, speeches, reports and communications materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing digital communications and social media activity.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and networks both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality political, policy, research, communications and administrative support to the Leader of the Conservative Group and the wider group.
• Monitor national and local political developments, identify opportunities and risks, and help ensure that the Council's political leadership is well informed and effectively supported.
• Manage media and digital communications activity, developing stakeholder relationships, and supporting political group meetings and governance processes.

Skills

Political experience

UK politics

Research skills

Briefings & speeches

Communication skills

Digital communications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Basildon Borough Council is inviting applications for a Political Assistant (Conservative) based in Basildon. This fixed-term, full-time role provides political, policy, research, communications and administrative support to the Leader of the Conservative Group and the wider group, helping shape policy and governance.

You will monitor national and local political developments, prepare briefings, manage media and digital communications, build stakeholder relationships, and support political group