Political Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Suffolk County Council Full time

Suffolk County Council, Ipswich IP1 2BX
- £30,151 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week
- Fixed term under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The appointment will terminate at the first meeting of the next four-year term of the County Council (22 May 2025)

We are committed to flexible working. To view the types of flexible working available for this role, please see the **Job and Person Profile**.**

**Job Details**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk County Council (SCC) Democratic Services Team as a Political Research Assistant, Green, Liberal Democrat, and Independent Group, based at Endeavour House, Ipswich with hybrid working options including occasional working from home
- Are you interested in local democracy and local politics?
- Are you looking for a challenging opportunity to develop your skills?

The Green, Liberal Democrat and Independent Group at Suffolk County Council are looking for a Political Research Assistant to provide policy and administrative support to their group.

The work will include research, liaising with the wider media, preparing briefings and reports, as well as general administrative duties.

**You will need**
- political awareness and sensitivity are essential requirements, as is experience of other partners, and ideally in local government
- previous experience of working with the media is desirable
- education to degree standard or have equivalent experience with excellent research and communication skills
- to be able to work independently to tight deadlines and manage your own workload.

This is a great opportunity to work with elected politicians at the political centre of the council where policies and priorities are set and to be part of an organisation that is at the forefront of innovation in local government.

Click on the link** **here to visit the council’s webcasting page** where you can watch past County Council Meetings.

This post is designated under S.9 Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and is politically restricted.

**The team**
- while the post is principally centred around supporting the Green, Liberal Democrat and Independent Group you will work with a supportive Democratic Services Team.

**We will offer you the opportunity to**
- understand the workings of the local government system and increase your political experience
- develop research techniques
- develop a highly marketable skill set.

**Travel requirements**
- We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate, but on occasions, there may be a requirement for you to travel to locations away from your contractual base, using reasonable and suitable means available to you. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.

**For more information**

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact** Nigel Inniss (he/his) **on** (01473) 264236.**
- your statement **indicates how you meet each of the criteria** in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.

**Closing date: 11.30 pm, 12 March 2023**

**Interviews: 31 March 2023**

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.



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