Post Ref: CC893
The Green Party Group is seeking a political assistant. This is a unique opportunity to support the Calderdale Green Party in its work to ensure environmental and social justice for everyone in Calderdale. You'll be working with a team of seven councillors to promote Green Party policies and activities, as well as ensuring an appropriate level of challenge and scrutiny is given to Council and Cabinet decisions.
We're looking for a self-starting problem solver who's able to build relationships with a wide range of council officers and politicians. You'll need to be comfortable working in an unstructured and fast-moving environment and have the confidence to discuss and debate issues and operational matters with Councillors and others.
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: Sunday, 5th July 2026
Interview Date: 15th and 16th July 2026
For information about the post please contact: Councillor Martin Hey [email protected]
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
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.
All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
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