Description
As Senior Cabinet Advisor, you will play a key role at the heart of the Council's political leadership, providing strategic advice and support to the Leader, Cabinet Members and the wider Leader & Cabinet Office.
You will lead a small team of Cabinet Advisors, helping to shape priorities, coordinate political support and ensure Cabinet Members are equipped to make informed decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic advice on decision-making, forward planning, policy development, political management, stakeholder engagement and emerging issues affecting the borough
- Overseeing the Cabinet Forward Plan and supporting the delivery of key political priorities
- Acting as a trusted link between elected members, senior officers, residents and external partners
- Managing and developing Cabinet Advisors to ensure high-quality support is delivered consistently across the administration
The ideal candidate will be an experienced political, policy, public affairs or local government professional with a strong understanding of how political leadership operates within a complex organisation.
Requirements include:
- Strong understanding of political management and the local government landscape
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Experience of building effective relationships and influencing a wide range of stakeholders
- Sound understanding of navigating complex organisational structures and delivering outcomes through collaboration and influence
- Experience of leading, coaching or developing others
We offer a range of benefits, including a leave entitlement of up to 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture.