Political Advisor

WMJobs; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Political Advisor to undertake administrative and research duties for the Leader of the Labour Group, Portfolio Holders and Lead Members. The successful candidate will assist with casework, develop contacts with local authorities and other organisations, and attend Council meetings.

This is a hybrid, full-time post requiring confidentiality, an interest in Local Government and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of administrative and research work within a customer‑orientated organisation.
• Must have substantial experience of administrative and research work and maintain confidentiality.
• Interest in Local Government is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative and research duties for the Leader of the Labour Group, Portfolio Holders and Lead Members.
• Assist the Leader with casework and establish contacts with other organisations, institutions and Local Authorities.
• Attend Council meetings, including Full Council, Cabinet and Scrutiny Meetings.

Skills

Administrative experience

Research experience

Confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Political Advisor

Salary - £37,563 to £42,123 per annum (Grade 6)

Location - Hybrid - Minimum of 2 days in the office with flexibility

Contract Type - Full Time Permanent

Hours - 37 hours per week

• Previous Applicants need not apply*

This is a politically restricted post as per Local Government Officer (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.

Do you have a passion for Politics and an interest in Local Government? Are you motivated and inspired by the principles and values of the Labour Party?

City of Wolverhampton Council is looking for an exceptional candidate to fill the post of Political Advisor. The main purpose of this role is to undertake administrative and research duties for the Leader of the Labour Group, Portfolio Holders and Lead Members.

The successful candidate will assist the Leader with casework and establish contacts with other organisations, institutions and Local Authorities to keep abreast of new policy and research development.

You will develop links with local Members of Parliament, WMCA Mayoral Office and with other holders of political office, and be expected to attend Council meetings, including Full Council, Cabinet and Scrutiny Meetings.

To be considered for this role, an interest in Local Government is essential, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality. The successful candidate must have substantial experience of administrative and research work within a customer‑orientated organisation and be educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Please note that this is a hybrid role and requires flexibility to work both from the office and from home.

For further information regarding this post please contact Amanda Porter, HR Business Partner on 01902 554066.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies, employee benefits and much more.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect. Learn more about the staff equality forums.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.

Employment Information & Support

If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council.

Attached documents

• Political Advisor JD - Labour.pdf
• Person Specification