Senior Adviser (Policy - Place) - LGA - Westminster

The successful candidate will lead priority work programmes to support, promote, and improve local government.

Fixed Term maternity cover until 30 November 2017

The role

Local government funds and supports the majority of England’s arts, culture, heritage, sport and physical activity and tourism. The LGA champions the role of councils and works with national and local partners to support them to improve within these important and challenging agendas. We have a track record of leading the debate in England and making the case for change.

We are looking for an inspirational individual who can build upon our success to date, working with our members and our partners to promote and enhance local government’s pivotal role in promoting growth and wellbeing through culture, tourism and sport.

The successful candidate will lead priority work programmes to support, promote, and improve local government.

The requirements

You will have the knowledge, experience and credibility to lead the conversation with government and organisations from across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. We are looking for a strategic thinker rather than a technician, someone with political and campaigning skills, someone with a track record of making a difference.

This role provides you with a chance to raise your profile on a national stage. You will be leading multiple projects so you will need to be able to prioritise and move swiftly between these to add value.

The person we offer this post to will be an excellent communicator, problem-solver and team player. You will have experience in using a range of communication tools, including social media, as well as more traditional methods.

Your ability to grasp issues quickly will make you stand out.

Closing date: 5pm, 17 August 2016

Interviews: 2 September 2016

The LGA is currently based in Local Government House in Smith Square, due to the potential refurbishment of this building the LGA may be moving to another central London location (zone 1) for a period of up to 12 months from November 2016.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community