Mayor's Assistant, Newham

Role: Mayor's Assistant

• Location: Newham
• Rate: 26.13 per hour (PAYE) or 34 per hour (Umbrella)
• Contract: 3 months with likelihood of extension thereafter

About the Role

We are seeking a politically astute, proactive professional to provide high-level support to the Mayor. This is a hands-on, politically focused role, offering a unique opportunity to work at the heart of local government and support high-profile engagement at local, regional and national levels.

You'll play a key role in supporting the Mayor across political, communications and stakeholder activity, helping shape messaging, manage priorities and ensure effective delivery of council business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in managing political aspects of role as Mayor, including providing political advice and briefings on issues
• Supporting the Mayor in external engagement activity, locally, regionally and nationally, including drafting newsletters, press releases and speeches/identifying speaking opportunities
• Supporting the Mayor on political representations and handling for key Council business, including Cabinet and Full Council
• Provide insight, reporting and recommendations to support decision-making

About You

• Proven experience working in a political environment (e.g. political party, MP's office, council political role)
• Strong understanding of political processes and governance
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, engaging and politically aware content
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders, ideally politicians or elected members
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Confident, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced, high-profile environment

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