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Reference: 57257

Date Added: 23 August 2016
Closing Date: 6 September 2016

Job Title: Writer for the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party

Working For: Labour Party

Location: London

Salary: £41,774.11 per annum, with an annual fixed sum allowance of £1,003

Length of Contract:

Job Details

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a writer to be based in the Deputy Leader’s Office. The post holder will be responsible for producing written copy to support the office of the Deputy Leader in a variety of forms, including written articles and speeches. Can you capture a political moment in words? Can you simplify complex arguments so that they are easily understood?

The successful candidate will have experience of writing speeches and other written materials for a variety of audiences, excellent organisational skills to ensure quick responses to requests, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work proactively with a variety of stakeholders.

Please note this is a fixed-term contract for the period that Tom Watson is the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

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, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Closing Date: 6 September 2016

Interview/Start Dates

Interview details to be confirmed.

Application Details

To apply for this role, please complete an application form and send this to wtwvac@labour.org.uk.

Application materials can be downloaded at http://www.labour.org.uk/pages/current-vacancies.

Website: http://www.labour.org.uk

Additional Notes