Political Assistant (Reform UK) - #188382
Calderdale Council
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Halifax
Salary:
£34,434
-
£36,363
per year
Contract type: Full time
Salary
Post Ref: CC861
The Reform UK Group is seeking a political assistant.
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:-
Please note that this is a politically restricted post under the Local Government Act 1989.
Closing Date: 7th June 2026
Interview Date: 18th or 19th June 2026
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.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub | Calderdale Council.
SO1: £34,434 - £36,363 per annum
Package37 hours per week, 3 year fixed term contract
Job category/typeCouncil
Post Ref: CC861
The Reform UK Group is seeking a political assistant.
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: 7th June 2026
Interview Date: 18th or 19th June 2026
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.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub | Calderdale Council.
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