Support Assistant to the Labour Group
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade G, Scale Point Range 20 - 25, Salary Range £30,296 - £33,945 Per Annum (pay award pending)
- Location: Bootle Town Hall
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 11/08/2024 at 23:59
- Reference: CR/24/287969
Corporate Resources and Customer Services
An opportunity has arisen for the right person to join the Democratic Services Team at Sefton Council, based in the Labour Group Office.
Candidates interested in applying for this post should be highly motivated with excellent communication skills and experience of working in a political environment would be an advantage, although the post-holder cannot be a member of any other party.
The Labour Group is the largest Political Group on the Council and support is required for all Labour Members of the Council, Cabinet Members and the Leader of the Council.
The post holder will be responsible for dealing with a range of Member casework issues, complex research, project management, co-ordination, event organisation, compilation of briefing reports and summaries and will be dealing with external stakeholders and senior officers of the Council.
Candidates should possess excellent IT skills, exhibit tact and diplomacy at all times, manage sensitive information and have a good understanding of governance within local authorities.
Please contact Lynne Prescott on 0151 934 3361 for more information.
Closing Date: 11 August 2024
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
