Group Support & Development Officer - Conservative Group

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. Organisation KirkleesDirectoratePublic Health and Corporate Resources Service Area Governance & Commissioning Hours 22.

5Number of Jobs1Location(s)Civic Centre 3 and working from home Position type PermanentGradeGrade 10Salary£22,521 - £24,028 Advert Wording Are you passionate about local politics? Each of the three largest political groups are supported by a Group Support & Development Officer. We currently have an exciting and rare opportunity to be involved in the provision of advice, support and development to the Conservative Group of Councillors on Kirklees Council. In the role, you will develop and maintain strong professional relationships with the Group Leader, Deputy Group Leader, Group Business Manager and members of the wider political group.

You will be responsible for ensuring they receive support and advice to carry out their roles effectively. You will co-ordinate, provide or commission research and policy development for, and on behalf of, the political group. You will work with political parties nationally, regionally, and locally whilst maintaining political neutrality as an officer of the Council. You will provide dedicated advice and support for the group around key events throughout the municipal year e. g. Council meetings, budget meetings etc. to ensure that they are able to contribute effectively to such events.

This may involve producing media releases, liaising with the media, and producing speeches. To Carry Out The Role, You WillWork effectively in a political environment and manage the interface and relationships with Councillors;Respect and understand sensitivity and confidentiality in working with politicians and in a political context;Take a proactive approach to ensure that work is planned to meet targets, standards and deadlines;Work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends and travel to various locations to carry out the duties of the post.

There will be a requirement to attend Conservative Group meetings, usually held once a month on a Monday evening and Council meetings, held approximately every 5 weeks on a Wednesday eveningInterviews will take place on Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th September 2025 Deborah Nicholson is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities.

So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Closing date31 August 2025, 11: 55 PMImportant Information