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Political Assistant (Liberal Democrat)
| Posting date: | 31 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,366.00 to £35,235.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CC514 |
Summary
The Liberal Democrat Group is seeking a political assistant.
This is a part-time post of three days per week.
The position will involve a mix of home and office-based working, plus some evening attendance at meetings (virtual and in person).
Key responsibilities will include:-
• Supporting and advising the group on key developments
• Research, monitoring and information on local issues
• Appraising group leadership of significant issues being considered by officers
• Supporting group members with information, advice and complex casework issues
• Providing reports and briefings as requested by group leadership
• Drafting and issuing press releases and preparing replies to routine correspondence
• General administration and support duties
Please note that this is a politically restricted post under the Local Government Act 1989.
Closing Date: 14th August 2025
Interview Date: 19th August 2025
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
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