West Yorkshire Combined Authority: Political Advisor to the Mayor Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Full Time
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
34356 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Political Advisor to the Mayor - R/F14
Grade J | £34,356 pa |
Location Leeds |
Fixed term until 3 May 2024 |
Full time (up to 37 hours pw) | Applications for part time / job share will be considered |
Location Leeds |
Fixed term until 3 May 2024 |
Full time (up to 37 hours pw) | Applications for part time / job share will be considered |
Closing date : 23 April 2023
Do you want to work for an organisation that values you as an individual? An organisation that will support your professional development?
What about an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does?
How about an organisation that does all these things and more?
Then look no further than the West Yorkshire Combined Authority!
Looking for the most exciting job in British politics? Work for a Mayor.
If you’re a natural communicator and relationship builder, with political nous and a flair for speechwriting, then this is the role for you.
On issues ranging from public transport and policing to economic growth and skills, Metro Mayors are transforming their regions and shaping the national political debate.
As a key adviser to the West Yorkshire Mayor, you’ll be working alongside talented press and policy teams to deliver and communicate the Mayor’s ten manifesto pledges.
From organising high profile interventions, building relationships with local and national politicians and their staff, and influencing the strategic direction of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, you’ll be supporting the Mayor to champion our local communities and change British politics for good.
If you want a job in politics that’s challenging, rewarding and different, then this is for you.
It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region.
In 2021 the £1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire. This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up post in May 2021. The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038.
To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with take a look at our latest news stories.
The Role
Reporting into the Mayor’s Chief of Staff, the key responsibilities are but not limited to:
- Providing expert, professional and strategic advice to the Mayor on relevant political matters
- Working closely with the Media Team to help shape and deliver the Mayor’s communications strategy, including writing speeches and preparing press notices.
- Support the effective and efficient co-ordination, communication and liaison between the Mayor’s Office and wider teams, helping deliver and communicate the Mayor’s manifesto throughout the organisation.
About you
You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:
- A good and detailed knowledge of the current political environment, with a good understanding of issues relating to devolution.
- Effective and persuasive communications skills, with excellent writing skills.
- Experience of providing day-to-day direct support to a politician or senior figure
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus bank holidays
- Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
- Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 1-5)
- Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Railway Station. We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme.
Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more.
To apply
If this sounds like your next role, please upload your anonymised CV, and complete the application form on our application website telling us why you would be a great fit for our role.
Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 23 April 2023 via the link below to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority website:-
Political Advisor to the Mayor - R/F14 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority (westyorks-ca.gov.uk)
Further Information
The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.
Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.
Whilst agile working is an option for most staff, there is an expectation that employees are able to attend the office in central Leeds as and when required.
Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution.
Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis.
Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution.
Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page.
Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months.
Terms and conditions
Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits.
The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.
Bradford Metropolitan District Council
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Bradford, United Kingdom
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