Political Assistant

Roles Available

• Political Assistant Reform Party
• Political Assistant Green Party
• Political Assistant Conservative Party

12 month opportunity (potential to extend further)

Fixed Term Contract / Secondment for BCC Employees

Fixed Term Contract for external applicants.

Grade D – £45,091 – £53,460

Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

36.5 hours per week

We are looking to recruit Political Assistants for the Reform Party, the Green Party and the Conservative Party. The role is unique within the council, directly supporting the chosen political group.

Responsibilities include drafting and presenting reports, providing high‑quality support, planning agendas, attending and minute meetings, liaising with outside bodies and the press on behalf of the group, building relationships with the local press, ensuring messages are developed and communicated widely, ensuring swift implementation of key decisions, identifying political interests, and supporting councillors with public speaking engagements and formal council questions and motions.

You will be a strong self‑starter, able to work alone, with a good understanding of local government and current issues in Birmingham. You should be able to give sound, clear advice on complex issues with a high degree of political sensitivity, act at pace, and work effectively with elected members, senior officers within the council and external stakeholders.

Upload an up‑to‑date CV in the attachments part of your application – this is required for shortlisting.

Clearly indicate on your CV the political party role you wish to apply for.

We cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

Birmingham City Council invites applicants who are a member of the above parties or who share the parties’ beliefs and values.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We welcome reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs or any way we can assist you through your application.

Proof of right to work in the UK is required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Sponsorship is not available for this post.

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