Head of Political Group Office - Independent
Layden House, Farringdon

Vacancy Reference: 01372

Location: Layden House, Farringdon

Closing Date: 01/08/2017

Salary: £52,499 pa (including London Weighting)

Employment Type: Fixed term, full-time

Department: Corporate Services, LGA

Hours Per Week: 35

Maternity cover until June 2018

The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national voice of local government in England and Wales.  The LGA Independent Political Group works within the cross-party LGA to ensure that the values and interests of Independent councillors and those from smaller political parties are promoted and contribute fully to the policy, lobbying and improvement activities of the LGA.

The Independent Group is changing along with the political landscape.  The Head of Group Office role is busy, challenging and full of opportunities, a chance to help shape the group’s future, its reputation and success.  You will be joining the LGA as the Brexit and devolution debates continue apace, the shape of local government changes and the voice of local communities is higher than ever on the agenda.  The mixed political landscape in the Independent Group provides rich ground to learn about, and promote local politics outside of the three largest political parties.

Because of the cross political group nature of the politics in the Independent Group, the Head of Group Office is not required to hold a particular political affiliation.

You will be able to respond both speedily and strategically and assess what needs doing across a range of issues with timely, accurate and innovative advice. To find out more about the LGA and the LGA Independent Group, click here

The LGA is currently based in Layden House, Farringdon (zone 1), but will be moving back to 18 Smith Square, Westminster once refurbishment is complete in Autumn 2017.

Closing date:                5pm, 1 August 2017
Interviews:                    22 August 2017

We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

 

This vacancy is now closed. We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

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