Mayors Political Adviser

Following the local elections in May 2026, Zoë Garbett was elected as the Green Mayor of Hackney. We are now seeking a dedicated Political Adviser to join the Mayor’s Office. In this role, you will provide strategic political, policy, and communications support to Mayor Garbett, helping to turn an ambitious manifesto into reality.

You will be a highly motivated, proactive individual with strong communication skills. You will bring a detailed understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing London local government, alongside proven experience operating in political environments, offering high-level strategic advice, and managing complex stakeholder relationships. A demonstrable commitment to the values and political priorities of the Green Party is essential.

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. We are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.

Under the new Green administration, our priority is building a fairer, healthier, and truly inclusive borough that works for – and belongs to – its residents, with safe, decent housing , an inclusive economy for all, and safe and healthy communities. We are looking for people who share this vision and are dedicated to putting community power, equality, and sustainability at the heart of municipal life.

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please apply now!

Important Information:

– This post is politically restricted and appointed in accordance with statutory regulations governing Mayoral Political Assistant posts (Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Local Authorities (Elected Mayor and Mayor’s Assistant) Regulations 2002).

– The appointment is fixed-term until May 2030, tied to the executive term of the Elected Mayor.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. 

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 29 November 2026 (22:59)

Interview date: 08 January 2027

Please note – we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high number of applications.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud. In order to achieve this, we are seeking individuals who embody our “PROUD” values: Purpose and Respect, where we foster belonging through active inclusion, kindness, and open dialogue; Ownership, where we champion proactive collaboration and accountability for our shared success; and Unity and Diversity, where we work as one Council to break down silos and champion anti-racist behavior.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk