Political Group Officer at London Borough of Waltham Forest

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

52194.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Affairs, Campaigning, Organization, Communication, Relationship Building, Multi-tasking, Research, Analysis, Briefing, Media Relations, Social Media Management, Speech Writing, IT Skills, Discretion, Local Government Knowledge, Green Party Politics

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: PO2-PO4 £42,771 - £52,194 Contract Type: Full-time, fixed term for the lifetime of the administration and will end no later than the date of the Annual General Meeting in May 2030. Working hours per week: 36 hours, will require some evening and flexible working Application Deadline: 29/05/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): 05/06/2026 Reference: 2146 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard [https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard] employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: We are looking for a capable, enthusiastic and experienced individual to support the work of the Green Group within Waltham Forest, to assist Group Officers in discharging their functions as Members of the Council in respect of Group business, and plan and manage the heavy workload of the Group Office. You will be central to the smooth running of the Green Group Office and will work closely with the Leader and Cabinet. You will support the Group to deliver its manifesto commitments and wider policy aims. You will build relationships both internally and with other bodies including local, regional and national government organisations. You will be responsible for research, analysis, briefings and providing a comprehensive media and social media service to the group. You will also prepare speeches, amendments and questions for council meetings. About you: * Experience of delivering genuine impact in a public affairs and campaigning environment * Excellent organisation and communication skills with sound judgment and self-motivation * Proven ability to proactively build relationships and networks * Able to multi-task and deal with rapidly changing priorities * Experience of Green party politics and/or local government Good interpersonal and IT skills are essential, as is discretion in handling confidential matters, along with an ability to multi-task and deal with rapidly changing priorities. This role is certainly fast-paced and challenging, and you will need to be a hard-working and reliable team player who can handle a pressurised environment in a composed and responsive manner. This position is fixed term for the lifetime of the administration and will end no later than the date of the Annual General Meeting in May 2030. We are a Home Office–licensed sponsor; however, for this specific role we are not able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. To be considered, you must already hold a form of UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship. >> Click here to download the Role Profile

Responsibilities

Support the Green Group and its leadership in discharging Council functions and delivering manifesto commitments. Manage the Group Office, conduct research, and provide comprehensive media and social media services.