Political Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG2 3NG |
| Company: | Nottingham City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6721 |
Summary
Contract Type: Fixed Term to May 2027 (with potential to be extended beyond this date dependent upon the outcome of local elections)
Working Hours: 14.8 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £36,363 (Level one) rising to £39,152 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
Are you passionate about local politics and want to make a real difference in your community?
We are looking for a Political Assistant to support the Nottingham People’s Alliance Group, working with the Group Leader and members to help them develop their strategic direction and operate as a cohesive and effective political entity within the Council.
This is a great opportunity to get involved in the heart of local government and make an impact on the city's future!
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Political Assistant, you’ll play an important role in helping the political group stay organised, informed, and effective. Your work will include:
- Supporting the Group Leader and other members in developing policies and strategies.
- Providing high quality research, analysis and intelligence on issues of interest to shape the Group’s policies and approach.
- Helping the Group communicate effectively with the public and the media.
- Ensuring members of the Group are supported and equipped to fulfil their roles.
- Helping Group members work effectively together and supporting the management of the Group.
- Managing the day-to-day operation of the Group Office and keeping track of casework.
About You
We're looking for someone who is committed to the values of the Nottingham People's Alliance Party and the ideal candidate will:
- have a good understanding of local politics and how local government works;
- be interested in, and able to build and maintain a good awareness of new legislation and political developments (local, regional and national), particularly those relating to Nottingham and the Nottingham People’s Alliance;
- be organised and have the ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities;
- have excellent research and analytical skills;
- be able to communicate (written and verbal) effectively;
- work well with a team and be able to build relationships with councillors and other key people; and
- be able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly.
This post is politically restricted and offered in line with current legislation governing Political Assistant posts.
You can find the job description for this post here.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
For informal enquiries please contact Jane Garrard, Head of Governance, by telephone on 0115 8764315 or by email here.
Closing Date: 18th January 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
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