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Job details Job reference VAC004518 Date posted 18/08/2023 Application closing date 03/09/2023 Location City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary BG12: \xc2\xa338,296 - \xc2\xa341,496 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Democratic and Electoral Attachments

Political Assistant - Green Group Job description

Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st May 24 but may be extended for up to 4 years subject to the outcome of the May 24 elections.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Political Assistant for the Green Group at Bristol City Council.

The purpose of this role is to help shape policy and manage the day-to-day operations of the Group. In particular, the post holder will be required to support the Group to function effectively when the Council moves to a committee system of governance from May 24.

This role is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This means that you are prevented from having any active political role either in or outside the workplace. Politically restricted employees are disqualified from standing for or holding elected office, and these restrictions are incorporated as terms in an employee\'s contract of employment under s.3 Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.

You are also prohibited from canvassing on behalf of a political party or a person who is or seeks to be a candidate and from speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression that they are advocating support for a political party.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you\xe2\x80\x99ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working in a supportive environment where you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

For more information please contact Lucy Fleming, Head of Democratic Engagement via

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

Job title Political Assistant - Green Group Job reference VAC004518 Date posted 18/08/2023 Application closing date 03/09/2023 Location City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary BG12: \xc2\xa338,296 - \xc2\xa341,496 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Democratic and Electoral Attachments Job description

Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st May 24 but may be extended for up to 4 years subject to the outcome of the May 24 elections.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Political Assistant for the Green Group at Bristol City Council.

The purpose of this role is to help shape policy and manage the day-to-day operations of the Group. In particular, the post holder will be required to support the Group to function effectively when the Council moves to a committee system of governance from May 24.

This role is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This means that you are prevented from having any active political role either in or outside the workplace. Politically restricted employees are disqualified from standing for or holding elected office, and these restrictions are incorporated as terms in an employee\'s contract of employment under s.3 Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.

You are also prohibited from canvassing on behalf of a political party or a person who is or seeks to be a candidate and from speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression that they are advocating support for a political party.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you\xe2\x80\x99ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working in a supportive environment where you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

For more information please contact Lucy Fleming, Head of Democratic Engagement via

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

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