Location
London

Hours
Full Time (Hybrid working up to 3 days a week, combining office and remote work)

Salary
£38,021 per annum

About the Role
The Committee Services team has a vacancy for a Committee Assistant supporting the work of the London Assembly and its committees. You will be part of a team providing key clerking support across the GLA Group to the London Assembly, Mayor of London, Transport for London, the London Legacy Development Corporation and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation. No two days are the same, and you may often see work you have contributed to featured in the media.

In this role, you will manage day-to-day committee business, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, review meeting transcripts, schedule meetings, participate in committee projects and team meetings, prepare draft correspondence, reports, agendas and minutes, and maintain various administrative systems.

To thrive, you will need excellent communication skills, strong time management and prioritisation abilities, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. This role operates within a complex, political, and high-profile environment and is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Experience
- Experience of servicing meetings in a high-profile organisation.
- Evidence of ability to implement and manage complex administrative systems.
- A high level of understanding of the use and application of IT applications.
- Knowledge of the role of scrutiny in a local authority setting is advantageous.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a complex political environment. You should be able to manage and prioritise your workload efficiently, have an eye for detail, and demonstrate a collaborative working style.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but candidates should demonstrate relevant experience and competencies as outlined in the job description.