Group Support Officer

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Lambeth Council Full time

**Group Support Officer, Liberal Democrat Group Office**

**SO1: Starting salary £35,223 pa rising in annual increment to £38,417 per annum incl LW**

**_Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity until 1 June 2026. _**

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to be part of the Liberal Democrat Group Office at Lambeth Council. The role will require a capable all-rounder, comfortable working within a busy environment and someone who has a good understanding of the range of council services.

Your main responsibilities will be handling casework enquiries on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Councillors, and to support the Liberal Democrat Councillors in being an effective Opposition Group.

This is a high profile opportunity to work at the cutting edge of local government for a political group as they represent their constituents and strive to deliver improvements for the most populous Inner London borough

Lambeth is an exciting place to work, having strong links to the business community driving Lambeth’s rapid economic growth with the highest number business start-ups recorded in London in 2016, to a diverse and politically active community who you will be interacting with on a daily basis. Lambeth is also one of the most varied London boroughs, encompassing many of London’s iconic landmarks, from the wide open green spaces of Clapham Common, Streatham Common and Brockwell Park to the cultural highlights of the South Bank.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Deal with queries from residents who have issues with the Council or council services which they want the Liberal Democrat Group Councillors to take up on their behalf;
- identify, obtain, analyse and summarise in briefings relevant information, from within and outside the Council, as required by Green Party Group Councillors
- Provide support to Liberal Democrat Group Councillors in all aspects of their as the main Opposition Party within Lambeth..

**Skills required**:

- Previous casework experience is desirable;
- Experience of analysing information and producing briefings is desirable;
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;
- An understanding of the sensitivities of working in a political environment;
- Motivated to work independently as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

In addition to the salary, we offer attractive benefits, please click on the link to view Lambeth Employees' Benefits

Job Description and Person Specification

**Closing date: Wednesday 22 February 2023 at midnight
Lambeth is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.



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