Green Group Political Assistant

Newham is one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs in England and Wales. Host to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and home to the largest urban regeneration site in Europe Newham boasts a vibrant and thriving culture and community.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with a keen political instinct and great organisational skills to work with the Green Group of Councillors of Newham Council.

Newhams Green Group of Councillors are looking for a Political Assistant to support the aspirations of our radical policy programme and communicate our agenda to the borough.

About the Role:

• Support the Green Groups work at Councilby ensuring councillors are fully briefed and prepared for Committees Full Council and other key meetings - helping to ensure strong clear and constructive Green contributions.

• Track and analyse Government and local policiesto assess their impact on the borough and help develop responses rooted in the needs of Newhams communities.

• Proactively identify emerging issuesin the borough conduct research and help shape Green responses both in terms of policy and communications.

• Lead on communications including writing press releases newsletters social media content quotes and speeches to share our vision for a fairer more sustainable Newham.

• Act as the key liaisonbetween Green councillors and Council officers ensuring the Groups priorities are clearly understood and reflected in policy discussions and decisions.

• Build relationships across the borough- from community organisations and local media to residents and campaigners - helping the Green Group stay connected and responsive.

Youll work closely with the Leader and Deputy Co-Leaders of the Green Group and play a vital role in helping the Group communicate and implement their policy agenda.

About You

• You have experience working in a political or campaigning environment and are confident providing clear political advice based on research and insight.

• Youre a strong communicator able to write with clarity and purpose across a range of formats - and ideally have experience using digital tools social media and short-form video to reach audiences effectively.

• You have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills can handle competing demands and are comfortable working under pressure and with minimal supervision.

• You are collaborative and approachable with the ability to build trust with Councillors officers community groups journalists and residents alike.

Working with Us

Newham is one of Londons youngest and most vibrant boroughs -but also one of its most unequal. The Green Group is fighting for change: for climate action fairer housing democratic accountability and better outcomes for all residents.

Were committed to building a diverse team and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Experience matters but so does passion - if youre excited by the chance to help shape a better Newham we want to hear from you.

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Closing date: 6th September 2026

To complete a successful application please carefully review the person specification and ensure you offer examples of your work experience.

If you would like a discussion about the role or recruitment process please contact Akhtar Ali Head of Elections & Democratic Services and Deputy Monitoring Officer at

IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.