Political Research Assistant

1 week ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Suffolk County Council Full time

**Suffolk County Council**are looking for a**Political Research Assistant** to join our team in**Ipswich**. You will join us on a **full time, 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) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of**£30,151 per annum.**

We are committed to flexible working.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk County Council (SCC) Democratic Services Team as a **Political Research Assistant**, Conservative Group, based at Endeavour House, Ipswich with limited 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 Conservative 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.

**To become ourPolitical Research Assistant, you will need**:

- Political awareness and sensitivity are essential requirements, as is experience of the Conservative Party, the media and other parties, ideally in local government
- 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

**The team**:

- While the post is principally centred around supporting the Conservative Group you will work with a supportive Democratic Services Team

**We will offer you:?**
- Understand the workings of the local government system and increase your political experience
- Develop researchtechniques
- Develop a highly marketable skill set

**Travelling requirements for your role**:
This organisation positively encourages the use of technology to communicate and engage, but on occasions, there may be a requirement for you to travel using reasonable and suitable means available to you and agreed by the authority.

Why not click ‘**Apply**’ today to find out more about the role and be considered as our **Political Research Assistant**- we would love to hear from you

**Closing date**:11.30pm, 10th January 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. We arealso committed to flexible working.

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