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Newham Independent Group Political Assistant £45,750 - £49,056 per annum&nbsp;pro rata ‘One day per week’&nbsp; Fixed Term until May 2026 Newham is one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs in England and Wales. Host to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and home to the largest urban regeneration site in Europe, Newham boasts a vibrant and thriving culture and community. An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with a keen political instinct and great organisational skills to work with the Independent Group of Councillors of Newham Council. We are looking for a Political Assistant to support the aspirations of the groups policy programme and communicate our agenda to the City. Understanding the local social, economic and political landscape so that you can analyse the impact of Government policy on the City. Identifying new issues facing the City as they emerge and working with Councillors on plans to address them and communicate a response. Ensuring an effective Newham Independent Group presence at Council meetings by ensuring Councillors are fully briefed and ready to make clear and concise contributions at Committees and Full Council. Supporting our team to develop an ongoing positive narrative about the Newham Independent Group’s policy programme through their speaking opportunities, press interviews and across a range of local publications and social media. Being an effective link between Members of the Group and Officers and ensuring that the Group’s priorities are understood and reflected in the development of policies and decision-making. You will have the ability to function, with minimal supervision, in a highly pressured environment, with competing demands and a significant workload. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build, develop and maintain good working relationships with very senior people in a wide variety of organisations and to be able to deal with sensitive and difficult matters. To complete a successful application, please carefully review the person specification and ensure you offer examples of your work experience. The London Borough of Newham is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview. Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Newham Redeployees. The London Borough of Newham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for any position with access to these groups under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In addition, the Authority reserves the right to request employees undertake a basic disclosure check (Disclosure Scotland) where required for the role this includes anyone who has access to (or information obtained directly from) a government database, or has a GCSX account. These posts will be required to have a Basic Disclosure Scotland check as per the requirements of BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standards). If you would like a discussion about the role or recruitment process, please contact Akhtar Ali, Head of Elections and Interim Head of Democratic Services at <a href="mailto:Akhtar.Ali@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Akhtar.Ali@newham.gov.uk</a>. IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance. Please view JD here Closing date: Friday 6 February 2026 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Political Assistant to the Newham Independent Group

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title:&nbsp;Senior Resilience OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:Reporting to and supporting the EERU Team Leader, you will contribute to and assist with the facilitation and coordination of:<ul><li>Liverpool City Council’s statutory duties, responsibilities and the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and other related relevant legislation</li><li>The development and delivery of community and organisational resilience frameworks and mechanisms</li><li>The development and maintenance of the city council’s emergency preparedness arrangements and capabilities</li><li>The development and maintenance of processes and procedures that result in robust, meaningful and informed major emergency/crisis response and recovery</li><li>The strategic integration of risk management, business continuity management and emergency planning into the day-to-day work of the city council via working collaboratively and across the city council’s directorates</li><li>Collaborative and partnership working with the local resilience forum and other relevant stakeholder groups</li></ul>The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a local resilience or project management role in a local government setting with a track record of working closely with local stakeholders and partner organisations.Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight on Friday 6th February 2026 Shortlisting date: Friday 13th February 2026 Interview date: Monday 2nd March 2026 Interview type: face to face plus presentationWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact <a href="mailto:emergency.planning@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">emergency.planning@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Senior Resilience Officer

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Participatory Democracy Coordinator Grade PO2 - £42,771 - £45,750 per annum 1 year Fixed Term Newham Council is committed to improving resident engagement and participation, building a stronger culture of participative democracy. Our mission is to radically rebalance the power relationship between councils and citizens, placing residents firmly at the heart of decision-making. At the core of this is a commitment to openness, accountability, and ensuring people remain at the heart of everything we do. Newham is an exciting place to build your career - a borough of contrasts, dynamism, and real opportunity. We are seeking a Participatory Democracy Coordinator to build on the success of Newham’s People Powered Places programme, further widening resident reach and participation. Working closely with the Community Neighbourhoods team, other council departments, and the Resident Engagement and Participation team, this role will play a key part in advancing the council’s mission. While the role will have a strong focus on the People Powered Places programme, it will also support organisation-wide participatory democracy initiatives. This involves managing projects, supporting senior managers, and coordinating borough-wide engagement activities. You will play a central role in organising public forums, facilitating consultations, and supporting Community Neighbourhood Forums. Additionally, you will evaluate the impact of engagement initiatives, ensuring our methods are innovative, inclusive, and effective in reaching underrepresented groups. The role will also coordinate the administration, communications, and delivery of projects funded through the Royal Docks Team contribution to the People Powered Places programme in Beckton &amp; Royal Docks and Custom House &amp; Canning Town. Your work will directly contribute to embedding participatory democracy into the council’s activities, helping to drive forward key priorities outlined in the Building a Fairer Newham Corporate Plan. You will be instrumental in creating spaces where residents feel empowered, informed, and actively involved in shaping decisions that affect their lives and communities. We are looking for a skilled professional with strong organisational and communication abilities, experience in managing engagement projects, and a passion for empowering residents to have a meaningful say in their community. This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward our commitment to People Powered Newham and embed a culture where every resident’s voice shapes the future of our borough. Applications are invited from individuals who are ready to contribute to this important work and who possess the experience, skills, and commitment required to excel in this role. Please view JD here Closing date 8.2.26 IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance. Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

Participatory Democracy Coordinator

Help us shape local democracy. Are you interested in local issues? Do you enjoy administration and making sure the correct procedures are followed? We’re looking for a proactive, confident and calm individual with a high level of tact and discretion to work in our Democratic Services Team. You’ll be creating agendas, writing minutes and organising the workloads of some of our committees, so you’ll need to be highly organised, adaptable and interested in local community issues. You don’t need experience as a Democratic Services Officer, but we are looking for someone who has experience of working with boards, panels or working groups and knows how to organise a group of people. About the Role<ul><li>Managing work plans, creating agendas and drafting minutes for a selection of committees and boards.</li><li>Using modern digital meetings infrastructure such as video webcasting to increase participation.</li><li>Events organising, such as booking rooms, organising equipment and refreshments and managing attendance lists.</li><li>Providing meetings procedural guidance to committee members and members of the public.</li><li>Support councillor training events.</li><li>Support councillors with administration requirements (this might include assisting with IT issues and the adoption of new technology such as AI).</li><li>Working during evenings in line with our committee timetable.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for someone who:<ul><li>Has direct experience of supporting boards, panels, committees or working groups.</li><li>Can operate with tact and discretion in a political environment.</li><li>Has excellent administrative and planning skills.</li><li>Has some experience of events management.</li><li>Has an understanding of local government and our purpose.</li><li>Has a high level of computer literacy, including Microsoft 365, virtual meetings infrastructure, and can adapt to new technologies quickly.</li><li>Is calm, confident and solutions-focussed when under pressure.</li><li>Is able to juggle multiple priorities and meetings deadlines.</li></ul>We will support your growth within the role through training, coaching and mentoring — because we believe in developing our people.This is a politically restricted postWhat we offer:<ul><li>Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure </li><li>Holiday Entitlement: 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.</li><li>Free staff parking.</li><li>Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.</li><li>Hybrid: The Council operates a hybrid working model with minimum 2 days working in the office. (This is additional to in person attendance required at committee meetings).</li><li>Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.</li><li>Take a look <a href="https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/jobs/whats-it-like#:~:text=a%2520great%2520pension%2520scheme%2520(including,car%2520loans" target="_blank">here</a> at all the additional benefits that we offer.</li></ul>Equal OpportunitiesTunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.SafeguardingThe Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.





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