Political Group Support Officer (Independent & Conservative groups)

Bath River Line; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council seeks a Political Group Support Officer for Independent & Conservative Groups. This fixed-term role until June 2027 involves supporting councillors with research, documentation, and policy development. Ideal candidates will have a degree, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of local politics.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Strong communicator with a good understanding of local government and politics.
• Ability to provide sound advice on complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Independent & Conservative Groups with research and administrative tasks.
• Draft documentation and assist in policy development.
• Facilitate Group meetings and liaise with council officers.

Skills

Communication

Political Sensitivity

Research

Initiative

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Political Group Support Officer (Independent & Conservative groups)

Political Group Support Officer (Independent & Conservative groups)

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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

This is a Fixed Term Role Until 30/06/2027.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Political Support Officer to the Independent & Conservative Groups on Bath & North East Somerset Council.

The Political Support Officer role is unique within the Council in that it directly supports the Independent & Conservative Group in undertaking research and policy development, providing administration support and communications advice to Councillors, drafting documentation, as well as supporting Group meetings and councillors’ participation in meetings of the Council and committees.

You will be working closely with the Independent & Conservative Groups Leaders, Shaun Hughes and Tim Warren as well as providing support to the Councillors within the wider Independent & Conservative Groups (4 elected Independent members & 2 Conservative elected members, in total 6 members). This will involve working alongside Councillors to further the aims of the Independent & Conservative Groups within the Council, liaising with Council officers on behalf of the Groups, and supporting Councillors in highlighting each Group’s policies and achievements.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a strong self-starter, able to work alone and under their own initiative, with a good understanding of both politics and local government,and educated to degree level or equivalent with excellent communication and writing skills. Ideally, you will also have an understanding of the main political issues within Bath & North East Somerset, as well as an understanding of modern communication tools. You should be able to give sound, clear advice on complex issues with a high degree of political sensitivity. You should be able to act at pace and work effectively with elected members, senior officers within the Council and external stakeholders.

Due to statutory restrictions on the role, the post is Politically Restricted and is for a fixed term until 30 June 2027. Following the Council elections in May 2027, the post may be re-appointed on a four year contract.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A disclosure check with the DBS will be undertaken.

The Council will be advertising another part time Political Group Support Officer role for the Independents for B&NES Group but it is not possible to combine these roles due to their political nature.

Qualifications: Educated to degree level or equivalent

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Michael Hewitt, Head of Legal & Democratic Services, on [e-mail] or call 01225395125.

Interview date: 19/06/2025 at the Guildhall, Bath.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

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Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered.

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