Location
Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG (primarily based at Whitechapel Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, E1 1BJ)

Hours
Full Time - Regular evening work required, occasional weekend work may be required

Salary
Grade K £54,360 - £57,495 per annum

About the Role
Be a vital support to Local Democracy in Tower Hamlets as the Political Advisor to the Mayor. This role places you at the centre of a high-profile, fast-paced political environment where you will provide policy, administrative, and communications support and advice to the Elected Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets Council. The Executive Mayor is responsible for setting and driving the Council's priorities through the Strategic Plan and Mayoral/Cabinet decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include coordinating meetings, drafting briefings, and preparing and reviewing reports. You will take a lead role in supporting the Mayor and Executive's ambitions for the borough and support the Council’s decision-making processes, particularly regarding key strategies and policies presented to the Mayor and Cabinet.

You will act as a key link between the Mayor and Executive with senior officers, external stakeholders, and partners. The role involves working on sensitive and complex issues within a dynamic and challenging political environment.

This is a fixed term contract up to 31 May 2030, subject to annual review by the Executive Mayor. The post is politically restricted and your political affiliations and interests will be discussed at interview.

Enjoy competitive salary and benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme membership, generous annual leave (29 days rising to 33 days with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas), flexible and agile working to support work–life balance, staff money-saving schemes, and learning and development opportunities through the Council’s Learning Academy with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Experience
Proven ability to work at the centre of a political environment, managing sensitive information with discretion. Experience producing high-quality briefings, reports, and communications at pace. Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with senior politicians, officers, partners, political groups, and stakeholders.

About you
Highly organised and proactive individual able to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, high-quality materials. Able to work independently, think critically, and provide sound advice. Collaborative by nature with a focus on building good relationships across internal and external stakeholders, Members, and officers. Committed supporter of local democracy and local government.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, a strong understanding of local government and political processes is essential. The role is politically restricted and political affiliations will be discussed at interview.