Local Government Jobs

London Councils is committed to fighting for more resources for London and getting the best possible deal for London’s 33 councils. We develop policy, lobby government and others, and run a range of services designed to make life better for Londoners.

London Councils’ Fair Funding Team is dedicated to the provision of high quality analysis and advice to support our lobbying and to make the case for better funded services for London.

We are looking for a Principal Analyst to help us to achieve this by providing a comprehensive range of research and policy support on all aspects of local government finance. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate outstanding numerical skills with a proven ability to analyse and interpret complex sets of data (financial, demographic and socioeconomic). Proficiency with Excel is essential, and an understanding of statistical modelling and experience with the relevant programmes is highly desirable.

You will have excellent written and oral presentation skills, in particular the ability to present financial and technical information clearly and concisely to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. You will also be an effective team player, providing analytical support to colleagues working across a range of local government policy areas such as education and children’s and adults’ social services.