Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a genuine opportunity to make a difference to our communities by placing residents at the heart of everything we do.

At St Helens Borough Council, we are driving forward an ambitious programme of regeneration and transformation focused on strengthening the local economy, improving outcomes for residents, and creating safe, vibrant communities where people can live, work and prosper.

We are seeking a motivated and politically aware individual to support the Reform UK Group as a Political Assistant. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to local leadership, support elected members, and help shape priorities that deliver positive outcomes for residents across the borough.

About the Role

The Political Assistant will play an important role in enabling the Reform UK Group to operate effectively and provide strong leadership within the Council.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide professional and strategic support to the ruling group, helping elected members translate priorities into clear, coordinated action
• Contribute to the smooth running of political business and strengthen the group’s capacity to lead and influence
• Prepare concise and accurate briefings for the Leader and Cabinet members
• Track political developments and ensure timely information is available to support effective decision-making
• Support the development of policy positions and political priorities
• Coordinate internal communications and assist members in preparing for meetings, community engagement, and strategic discussions

Making a Difference

Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer. St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

Employees can regularly work away from Council workspaces (including home or other locations), alongside required office-based working. The balance between remote and office-based working is determined at service level based on operational need, however, there has been a minimum specification that staff will work at least 2 days from an office-based location.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training & progression & staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.

Equality & Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles.

Be scam aware: St Helens Council will never ask applicants to share payment information or charge recruitment fees when applying for vacancies. If in doubt, contact recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk

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