Senior Adviser to the Mayor

2 months ago

Canning Town South, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Supporting the Mayor, Deputy Mayors and lead advisors such as the Chief Digital Officer, the Mayor’s Office is organised into four small units:

* Communications

* Mayoral Operations

* Policy and Delivery

* Political and Public Affairs.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to interpret the Mayor’s instructions for speech objectives, using a diverse range of writing styles. Draft and develop tailored in tone and content, speeches which are appropriate for the audience the Mayor is addressing.

The postholder will:

* Evaluate the suitability and ensure consistency in the delivery of press briefings and speeches to raise the profile, credibility and influence of the Mayor.

* Provide the Mayor with high-level strategic advice on tailored messaging to be included in speeches, editorials and other written material as appropriate

What your day will look like

* Offer guidance and input in relation to developing media interventions which reflect the Mayor’s priorities.

* Working with the Mayoral Director, Communications, the Head of Strategic Communications and external relations, take an overview of and sign off where appropriate written communications from the Mayor to ensure they reflect the style and position of the Mayor.

* Working with the Director of Communications, the Head of Strategic Communications and external relations team to develop influential press and social media interventions where the objectives of the Mayor are clearly defined.

* Work with the press team and policy teams to identify and develop interesting stories which reflect the Mayor’s priorities.

* Identify and take advantage of opportunities to draft innovative editorials, articles, briefings, statements and other written communications as required by the Mayor.

* Help to review, edit, and approve written and oral answers for Mayor’s Question Time and similar events.

* Commission briefing papers and use them to draft speaking notes, lines to take and Q&As to ensure the Mayor is well briefed ahead of public and media appearances.

Skills, knowledge and experience

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

* Successful track record of researching and developing a diverse range of speeches, editorials, articles, briefings, statements and other written communications within a complex political environment

* Proven impact in supporting senior politicians to shape and influence policy formulation by improving their profile and credibility

* Knowledge and understanding of the media and experience of using different communication approaches to promote strategic policies and priorities

* Knowledge and understanding of the political landscape in London and the issues facing a major world city

* Evidence of the ability to write concisely and fluently

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