Overview
Kent County Council is seeking a highly organised, professional and politically aware Support Officer to an Opposition Group Leader. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of local government, providing high-level support to an Opposition Group Leader and contributing to effective democratic processes.
Responsibilities
You will provide a co‑ordinated, efficient and confidential support service to an Opposition Group Leader, enabling them to carry out their responsibilities effectively. You will act as a key point of contact, manage competing priorities, and ensure the smooth flow of information between elected Members, officers and external stakeholders.
Working in a fast‑paced and high‑profile environment, you’ll need to demonstrate integrity, discretion and an ability to operate in an apolitically neutral manner at all times.
You will bring proven experience of providing senior‑level executive support, alongside excellent research, organisational and communication skills. You will be confident handling sensitive information, comfortable working to tight deadlines, and able to balance multiple priorities effectively.
You will work as part of the Opposition Support team where each team member supports one of the Opposition Group Leaders. The current vacancy is to support the Leader of the Restore Britain Kent Group; there may be the opportunity or requirement to work for different Group Leaders as part of your career development.
This post is politically restricted. The successful candidate must work in a politically neutral manner and will be restricted from undertaking any kind of political activity.
Qualifications & Experience
For shortlisting purposes, specific emphasis must be given to the following areas, in response to 'how you meet the requirements of the role' question on the application form:
* Experience of research and analysis
* Understanding of and interest in working in a political environment
* Experience of complex stakeholder management
* Provision of executive support
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer‑facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
A short written task is to be carried out and submitted prior to the interview and will form part of the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Additional Information
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Please note – if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
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