Political Assistant to the Labour Group LBHF624267

Job Details:

Salary range: £43,308 - £45,852 per annum
Work location: Hammersmith & Fulham Civic Campus, 1 Unity Square, Hammersmith, London, W6 9JU
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Temporary until May 2030
Closing date: 14 June 2026
Contact details for an informal discussion: Jane Sheehan, Leaders Office Chief of Staff via email on JANE.SHEEHAN@LBHF.GOV.UK

About the role

We are looking for a highly organised, politically aware and proactive individual to join us as Political Assistant to the Labour Group. This is a unique opportunity to support the Labour Group Leader and Labour Group Members, helping them to carry out their political duties effectively and efficiently within a fast-paced local government environment.

Working closely with elected members, you will provide high-quality research, administrative and organisational support, helping to coordinate meetings, prepare briefings, draft speeches and statements, and monitor political and policy developments that affect the borough.

The role is central to ensuring the Group is well informed, well organised and able to respond effectively to local, regional and national issues.

You will support the Labour Group with the organisation of meetings, agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions. Undertake research, prepare briefings and help draft speeches, statements, motions and questions. Monitor council business, policy developments and wider political activity, highlighting issues of interest to the Group. Build effective working relationships with councillors, officers and external stakeholders. Support communications activity, including social media content and political messaging where appropriate.

You will bring strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work with discretion in a politically sensitive environment. You will also have a clear interest in politics and local government, together with the confidence to build relationships and manage competing priorities.

Experience providing administrative, research or communications support. Knowledge of Labour Party policy and an understanding of the wider political landscape.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. Good digital skills, including Microsoft Office and social media platforms. The flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays when required.

This is a full-time post, on a fixed term contract until May 2030. This post is politically restricted under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role at the heart of local politics, and you have the skills, judgement and commitment to support elected members effectively, we would welcome your application.  

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU