Political Assistant

3 days ago


South Tyneside, United Kingdom South Tyneside Council Full time

**Job Summary**:
Contract Type:
Fixed Term

Working Pattern:
Part time

Advert Start Date:
17/01/2025

Advert End Date:
10/02/2025 12:00

**Salary**:
£32,654 pa pro rata

Hours per week:
28

Job Category:
Policy/ Research

Vacancy ID:
275113

Employment Location:
Town Hall, South Shields

Post Number:
GC00125

Number of posts:
1

Closing date:
10 Feb

**Further Information**:
Political Assistant (Labour Group) - 28 hpw
(Town Hall, South Shields)
£32,654 pa pro rata

Fixed Term Contract until May 2026

An exciting opportunity has become available to support and help shape the work of the Labour Group of Councillors on South Tyneside Council.

You will be required to undertake research, offer high-quality policy and political advice, produce robust communications plans and ensure administrative support to the Labour Group, the largest political group on the Council.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and partnership skills, experience of working in a political environment and communicating with the media, as well as a detailed knowledge and understanding of the role and the functions of local government.

For an informal discussion on this post, please contact Rory Sherwood-Parkin, Corporate Lead - Policy and Insight on 07812 514 191.

Closing date: Noon, Monday 10 February 2025.



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