Sitting at the heart of the Council, you will be part of the Leader's Office Team providing fast-paced support to Wandsworth Council's Leader and Cabinet. You will be joining us at an exciting time of change - working closely with the political administration to support the delivery of their vision for a fairer, compassionate, and more sustainable borough.

This is an exciting role in which you will provide policy and research support, briefings, and policy casework to the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet, ensuring they can make effective decisions, communicate their work, and work in partnership with residents, businesses, stakeholders, and communities. Sitting in our wider Chief Executive's Group, you will collaborate with policy, communications, governance teams, and colleagues across the Council.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Passionate about making a difference.
• Highly organised and adaptable, able to balance a heavy workload with fixed deadlines.
• Confident communicator in person and in writing.
• Good relationship-building skills with the confidence to operate with key stakeholders at the highest levels of the Council.
• Understanding of the political environment and the role of the Leader's Office in supporting the Leader and Cabinet.
• Understanding of how regional and national policy landscapes might affect and provide opportunities for Wandsworth.

Although you will be employed by the Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership, this role is specific to Wandsworth only. The current work pattern is four days in the office and one day remote per week.

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications is received. Please submit your application promptly to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to inclusive recruitment practices, promoting equality and diversity, and valuing differences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Some posts may be exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a satisfactory DBS check. We offer benefits such as 40 days annual leave, flexible working, and a generous pension plan.