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Cabinet Support and Policy Officer

£37,602 - £49,365 per annum

Permanent

Full Time (36 hours)

Wandsworth Town Hall

Sitting at the heart of the Council, you will be part of the Leaders Office Team providing fast-paced support to Wandsworth Council's Leader and Cabinet. You will join 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.

About The Role

This role involves providing policy and research support, briefings, and policy casework to the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet. Your work will ensure they can make effective decisions, communicate their work, and collaborate with residents, businesses, stakeholders, and communities. Sitting within our wider Chief Executives Group, you will collaborate with policy, communications, and governance teams as well as colleagues across the Council.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Passionate about making a difference.
• Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage a heavy workload with fixed deadlines.
• Confident in communication, both in person and in writing.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the confidence to engage with key stakeholders at the highest levels of the Council.
• Good understanding of the political environment and the role of the Leaders Office in supporting the Leader and Cabinet.
• Understanding of how regional and national policy changes might affect and present opportunities for Wandsworth.

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

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Natton.

Please note, this is a rolling advert without a closing date. Applications are reviewed regularly, and the vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received. Submit your application promptly to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to inclusive recruitment practices, promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. We recognize that employees from diverse backgrounds contribute positively to our Councils and improve service delivery.

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 require a DBS check, and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory police records check.

We offer benefits such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan.