This is a unique chance to become a Research and Support Officer, specialising on the economy, for the GLA Conservative Members of the London Assembly. London is the most vibrant, most diverse and most energetic capital in the world – few jobs can boast such potential and such excitement.
Key to your work will be the drafting of reports on issues of importance to London. You will be experienced in writing reports which gain media coverage on issues in order to engender debate in London.
You will provide core research and policy briefings, advice and support to Conservative Assembly Members on the GLA functions geared towards supporting the London economy. Excellent organisational, research, analytical and problem solving skills are essential for this role. Collaborative and diplomatic, you will bring to the role a demonstrable flair for communicating and influencing both in person and in writing. Over time, other research briefs may also become available, meaning that there are good opportunities for development with this role.
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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, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
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 these roles 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, childcare voucher scheme and a career average pension scheme.
If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process then please contact a member of the recruitment team via email on glajobs@london.gov.uk quoting reference GLA2573.
Application closing date: Sunday 3 December 2017 at 23:59 GMT.
Interviews will take place at: City Hall on a date to be confirmed.
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