Hackney Labour secured their best results in the May 2018 local elections since 1986; returning 52 councillors out of 57.With two Labour MPs, a Labour GLA member and Labour Mayor we have a lot to defend in the 2020 GLA elections and 2022 Hackney borough elections.Are you up for the challenge?

We are seeking an experienced organiser on a part-time basis to continue the development of our organisation, improve the involvement of our members in the Party and of the Labour Party in the wider community.

Key Responsibilities Include

o Providing the main support for campaign activity, both outside and during the election period.
o Maintaining campaign records and data to monitor activity and results across the Borough.
o Facilitating and generating social media content for campaigning and other purposes
o Developing positive relations with elected councillors, local party officers and members
o Designing, laying out and drafting content for campaign literature when required.
o Organisation of fundraising events.
o Facilitating ward specific and Borough-wide campaign action days.
o Under direction overseeing and accounting for campaign budgets.
o Co-ordinate community organising across the party
o Provide regular training to Labour Group and Party members in campaigning techniques and other aspects of political life in order to strengthen and build the party and individual members confidence
o Act as a liaison between regional, national and local parties when required
o Ensure the office is run effectively and efficiently
o To create teams of experienced people to support other Labour Parties out of borough in their campaign work

Personal  Specification

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional manner.
o Experience of data collection and analysis.
o Excellent ability to generate and manage social media content,
o Flexible with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
o Excellent interpersonal skills, with a good sense of humour.
o Strong organisational, political, communication and campaigning skills.
o Good knowledge of UK politics, especially across the London Boroughs.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.