Political Group Support Officer (Independents for B&NES)

Bath River Line; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Political Group Support Officer to assist the Independents for B&NES Group at Bath & North East Somerset Council. The role involves research, policy development, and administrative support to elected members, requiring strong communication skills and political sensitivity. This fixed-term position offers a chance to make a significant impact within local government.

Qualifications

• Strong self-starter with good understanding of politics and local government.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Independents for B&NES Group in research and policy development.
• Provide administration support and communications advice to Councillors.

Skills

Communication

Research

Political Sensitivity

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Political Group Support Officer (Independents for B&NES)

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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 Independents for B&NES Group on Bath & North East Somerset Council.

The Political Support Officer role is unique within the Council in that it directly supports the Independents for B&NES 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 Independents for B&NES Group Leader, Karen Walker as well as providing support to the Councillors within the wider Independents for B&NES Group (3 elected members in total). This will involve working alongside Councillors to further the aims of the Independents for B&NES Group within the Council, liaising with Council officers on behalf of the Group, 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 Independent and Conservative groups 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: 18/06/2025 at the Guildhall, Bath

About 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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