Policy & Communications Assistant, Local Government

BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Basildon Borough Council is hiring a Political Assistant to support the Leader of the Conservative Group with political, policy, research, communications and administrative tasks.

You will monitor political developments, identify opportunities and risks, and help ensure the group’s leadership is well informed and effectively supported. A baseline DBS is required and the role emphasizes safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a political, policy, public affairs, communications or local government environment.
• 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.
• Degree-level qualifications or equivalent relevant experience

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 the Council's political leadership is well informed and effectively supported.
• Manage media and digital communications activity, develop stakeholder relationships, and support political group meetings and governance processes.
• Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment.
• All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks and clearance.

Skills

Political awareness

Research & analysis

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Digital communications

Governance knowledge

Policy development

Education

Degree-level qualifications

Job description

Basildon Borough Council is hiring a Political Assistant to support the Leader of the Conservative Group with political, policy, research, communications and administrative tasks.

You will monitor political developments, identify opportunities and risks, and help ensure the group’s leadership is well informed and effectively supported. A baseline DBS is required and the role emphasizes safeguarding commitments.