Political Adviser to the Green Group

London Councils is the collective of local government in London. Our shared ambitions are developed, agreed, championed, and delivered at London Councils by its members – the 32 boroughs and the City of London - working together.

We support collaboration between boroughs as well as working as a trusted partner with central Government, the Mayor of London, the voluntary and business sectors and public sector partners such as the NHS to achieve a better future for London and Londoners.

You will support the establishment of a the Green Group for the first time on London Councils, contribute to development of cutting edge policy and strategy, and supporting the leadership of the Green Group contribute to an ambitious cross-party vision for the city.

We also run a number of services on behalf of the boroughs including the Freedom Pass, Taxicard and Health Emergency Badge.

We are looking for someone with experience of dealing with politicians at a national and/or local level to act as adviser to the London Councils Green Group. You will contribute to our work on behalf of London local government via your support to the Green Group and London Councils overall.

A key part of the job will be to liaise with London’s Green Party elected representatives at local, regional and national level. The individual will support the organisation and the Green Group to build upon the existing partnership working with external stakeholders.

You will be a key interface between the wider organisation and the Green Group, building constructive relationships within the organisation and able to work effectively in a cross-party environment ensuring a collaborative approach to deliver organisational objectives and priorities.

Experience of producing written reports, briefings, and draft speeches on policy issues is essential. You must be able to understand and reflect the political position of the Group and be able to represent the Green Group at external meetings and events with authority and confidence.