Southend Labour Party is looking to take on an enthusiastic campaigns assistant to support our activities leading up to the Local and General Elections in May next year. Following three gains in last May’s election we now have a share of power on Southend Council and face an opposition divided by the rise of UKIP and local Independents.

This position would suit someone looking to gain experience in practical political campaigning in order to pursue a career as an organiser or elected representative.

You will be working closely with our councillors and Parliamentary Candidates, and there may be opportunity to support the work of nearby key seats.

The key responsibilities of this role would be:

- Insuring that electoral data is processed in a proper and timely manner

- Assisting in the production of printed materials and electronic communication

- Coordinating volunteers

- Giving administrative and practical support to our councillors and candidates

There will be opportunities to take on additional responsibility in terms of organising campaigns.

We are looking for a motivated individual with good people skills and IT literacy, who has an understanding of politics and who shares the aims and beliefs of the Labour Party. Practical experience of Labour Party campaigns would be an advantage. The ideal candidate would be willing to work Saturdays in order to facilitate our regular rota of council surgeries. The job will require once or twice weekly attendance in our Southend office, but we are flexible about hours and some work may be able to be done remotely.