Elected Officers and Representatives
Elected representatives in national government formulate and ratify legislation and government policy, act as elected representatives in Parliament, Regional Parliaments or Assemblies, and as representatives of the government and its executive. Elected officers in local government act as representatives in the local authority and participate in the formulation, ratification and implementation of local government policies.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£63719
New workers start around £25227. Normal pay is £63719 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £147672.
Jobs
1084
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- 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.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
