Elected Officers and Representatives
Wages
New workers start around £28,402. Normal pay is £64,457 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £143,098.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 12,259 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Studies and acts upon any legislation that may affect the local authority.
Advises on the interpretation and implementation of policy decisions, acts and regulations.
Recommends or reviews potential policy or legislative change, and offers advice and opinions on current policy.
Tables questions to ministers and introduces proposals for government action.
Holds positions on parliamentary or local government committees.
Participates in debates and votes on legislative and other matters.
Acts as a Party representative within the constituency.
Represents constituency within the legislature and advises and assists constituents on a variety of issues.
Hard Skills
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Mental Health
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Legal Hearings
Mental Health Act
Mental Health Act 1983
Legislative Procedures
Auditing
Electronic Systems
HVAC
Legislation
Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Communication
Management
Influencing Skills
Self-Motivation
Verbal Communication Skills
Advising
Customer Service
Organizational Skills
Creativity
Enthusiasm
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