Executive Director- Governance and Legal
Salary: £104,984.08 (gross) per annum
Location: Head Office- London
Duration: Permanent
The Labour Party is looking to recruit an Executive Director- Governance and Legal. The post-holder will be responsible for offering strategic advice and support to the General Secretary of the Labour Party and such others as directed by the General Secretary in relation to constitutional, legal and regulatory matters, and to provide strategic leadership and management of the Party’s governance and legal functions.
The successful candidate will have
* Extensive knowledge of the Labour Party’s rules, constitutional structures and links with Government, the Parliamentary Labour Party and affiliated organisations.
* Strong working knowledge of the key legislation that affects the work of the Labour Party, including but not limited to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the Representation of the People Act 1983, Data Protection Act 2018, Equality Act 2010 and all relevant local government legislation.
* A track record of experience working with in house counsel and /or private practice lawyers and developing legal strategies to appropriately represent and support the Labour Party.
* Proven capability to identify, assess risk and recommend solutions/options to problems and opportunities within a strategic political environment, demonstrating at all times significant and balanced understanding coupled with a legally robust perspective
To apply for this post, please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and send it toEXECGLUVAC@labour.org.uk by no later than20 November 2024.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role.
We offer a variety of benefits for our employees that include;
* 25-day annual leave (increases to 30 days after 10 years’ service), pro-rated for part time staff
* Additional 5 days of leave for the office closure period over Christmas and New Year
* All UK bank holidays
* Up to 10 days of annual leave can be carried over into 2025
* Opportunity to join a CARE (Career Averaged Revalued Earnings) benefit scheme
* Flexible working opportunities
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
* Staff Equality Networks and support: Women’s, BAME, Disability & LGBTQ+
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme (now including electric bikes)
* Season ticket loan
* Free eye test and money towards VDU use glasses
The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.
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