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The Conservative Group Political Administrator will provide administrative and organisational support for the LGA Conservative Group, the national voice for Conservative Councillors. The role involves advocating for Conservative Councillors, working with partners in the Conservative Party, and ensuring Conservative priorities are reflected in the LGA's operations.
Job Responsibility:
Provide the essential administrative and organisational support that keeps the Group Office running smoothly
Work closely with the Head of Group Office and the political leadership of the Group
Help coordinate meetings, manage information flows, and ensure councillors are well supported in their roles
Be the first point of contact with enquiries and prioritise workload accordingly
Requirements:
Previous administrative experience and knowledge of office systems and procedures, ideally gained in a member services, councillor support, or project-based environment
A broad understanding of local and/or central government and how they work, particularly the role of councillors
Experience of organising meetings, events, or other activities
Good communication skills, with the ability to accurately summarise and convey information, verbally and in writing
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, maintaining order and accuracy
Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new packages quickly
Commitment to the values of the Conservative Party and why they believe having Conservative run local authorities is important
What we offer:
LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays
Flexible & agile working
Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals
24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured, also available for Dependants