Councillor Welfare Manager

Councillor Welfare Manager

Reports to: Ben Bradley (Head of Local Government)

Working with: Governance Managers and Local Government Assistants. 

Role type: Full time with national travel

We are looking for a full time Councillor Welfare Manager to support the welfare of Reform UK Councillors and groups, building relationships, managing conflict and enabling the smooth delivery of our Local Government objectives, by working with local Council Groups to support their activities and wellbeing, and by de-escalating issues before they become matters requiring formal or disciplinary action. 

The role can be based from home, however national travel will be required. 

Key responsibilities:

1.1. Supporting Councillors' wellbeing and welfare

• Building relationships with Councillors and Groups where consistent issues arise, with responsibility for pastoral aspects of our work in the Local Government team.
• Being a point of escalation from the Local Government Team where matters require a more involved or senior intervention.
• Managing the most challenging relationships within complex council groups to mediate and mitigate external impacts.

1.2. Coordinating b