This is an exciting opportunity to join the Liberal Democrat Group on the London Assembly as a Research and Support Officer.
The London Assembly scrutinises the work of the Mayor across the policy areas of transport, housing, environment, policing, health, the economy, planning and regeneration, fire and emergency planning, and the Mayor’s multi-billion pound budget, and applications are invited from candidates with experience in one or more of these areas.
You will work across a range of policy topics, which may include policing, fire and emergency planning, transport, the environment, the economy and the work and functions of the GLA. This role works closely with the Senior Press and Coordination Officer, Senior Researcher, fellow Research and Support Officer, and two elected politicians in a dynamic, friendly team. Your work will include managing the diary of one Assembly Member, undertaking research, as well as providing policy briefings, drafting questions to the Mayor, liaising with the public and external organisations, managing correspondence and casework and supporting general office administration through organising meetings and writing clear communications material for a range of audiences including regular social media content. The work is fast moving and varied.
The diary management, inbox, social media and admin tasks will be primarily focused on supporting one of the two Assembly Members. The research, briefings and policy responses support will cover three committee areas.
You will be joining the team at a pivotal time with the London Assembly having recently moved to East London to the new City Hall, and in the second year of this three year Mayoral and Assembly term.
Reporting to: Principal Committee Manager
To provide core research and policy briefings, advice and support to the Assembly Member(s) across the range of their GLA functions.
To provide pro-active public affairs support to the Assembly Member(s), including producing policy or constituency issue reports to publication standard.
To act as the first point of contact for the allocated Assembly Member(s) for all people within and without the organisation, managing their diary, representing the views and interests of the Member(s) in an effective and professional manner, and dealing with a wide range of internal and external people and organisations.
To manage all correspondence (including electronic) and casework received by the Member concerned as required.
To support the allocated Assembly Member with their social media content.
To take primary responsibility for the co-ordination of the given Assembly Member(s) work for Assembly meetings (such as the submission of questions for Mayor’s Question Time, and motions), in liaison with the Senior Press and Coordination Officer and other colleagues.
Please ensure your supporting statement clearly addresses the person specification criteria (technical requirements and behavioural competencies).
This role will be based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE). GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
If you have a question about the role, please contact Paul Goodchild, Prinicpal Committee Manager (paul.goodchild@london.gov.uk) or if you have a question about the application process, please email glarecruitment@engageats.co.uk quoting reference GLA2356.
Application closing date: Thursday 21 July 2022 at 23:59 GMT
Interviews will take place: Week commencing 08 August 2022
Please note we do not accept CV’s for this role. All applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. To apply and to view a copy of the Job Description and Person specification, please click the "Apply Now" button below.