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In this role you will have the opportunity to provide a first class research, analysis and communications support service to Councillors in the Labour Group and with personal responsibility for such service to the Leader of the Group. Nottingham's Labour Administration secured a further 4-year term in 2015 and has a radical reforming agenda that is reflected in the Council Plan. You will be at the heart of an ambitious and successful organisation, supporting the Labour Group in its work. An interesting and varied post, core duties will include carrying out research, providing advice and analysis, preparing reports, ensuring effective internal and external communications, and acting as a liaison point between the elected members, the Council's officers, MPs and Local Government Committee. You will be central to the smooth running of the Labour Group Office, supporting the work of Group Officers and Labour Group as a whole in their respective roles and will ensure effective working arrangements between the Labour Group and the Leadership. You will maintain links with relevant organisations and individuals both internally and externally. Excellent organisation and communication skills are vital, as is sound judgement and self-motivation. You will need to demonstrate your awareness of new legislation and political developments (local, regional and national) with particular reference to the Labour Party. Preferably educated to degree level, and with experience of Labour politics and/or local government, along with a good eye for news stories and an understanding of the media, you will be IT literate and have the patience and determination to fulfil the role. There will be a requirement for attendance at evening meetings and occasional weekends. This post is politically restricted and will be offered in line with current legislation governing Political Assistant Posts. For informal enquiries please contact Toni Price on 01158764263 or by e-mail at: toni.price@nottinghamcity.gov.uk TO APPLY: Please submit an up to date CV with a personal statement (no more than 2 Sides A4) setting out how the you meet the criteria in the attached Job Description and Person Specification to Aadil.bhatti@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Closing Date 26th May 2015 (12 noon) Interview date 10th June 2015
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