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Reference: 71640

Date Added: 25 June 2019
Closing Date: 7 July 2019

Job Title: Constituency Coordinator and Researcher / Public Engagement Officer

Working For: Scott Ainslie MEP (London)

Location: London

Salary: £35,000

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Want to be part of a dynamic team fighting for the UK to remain in the European Union and tackle the climate crisis?

Scott Ainslie, London’s new Green Party MEP, is looking to build a small, creative, enthusiastic and strategic team to help him work towards these goals.

He has a strong track record of challenging injustice and inequality, and will be bringing this energy to his new role in the European Parliament.

He is currently recruiting for two roles based in his London office, a buzzing shared workspace in Brixton:

Public Engagement Officer

The Public Engagement Officer will lead on maximising Scott’s engagement with constituents, NGOs and civil society organisations in London. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, persuasive and bursting with ideas to help enhance Scott’s public profile and win support for his causes. They will know the UK’s political landscape inside out, be comfortable speaking with a range of people and personalities, and enjoy working in a dynamic and ideas-driven team.

Constituency Coordinator and Researcher

The Constituency Coordinator and Researcher will be responsible for taking the lead on constituent enquiries and managing Scott’s London office. The ideal candidate will be flexible, quick-thinking and organised. They will have a strong knowledge of UK politics and current affairs, be committed to social and environmental justice, and enjoy working in a dynamic and ideas-driven team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a role at the heart of the battle to Remain in the EU – working closely with the new, enlarged group of Green MEPs in the European Parliament.

Please read the full job description and person specification for the relevant role before applying:

Public Engagement Officer: https://scottainsliemepjobs.weebly.com/public-engagement-officer.html

Constituency Coordinator and Researcher: https://scottainsliemepjobs.weebly.com/constituency-coordinator--researcher.html

Hours: Full time.
Tenure: to 31st October 2019, with the possibility of extension if the UK’s membership of the EU is extended.
Location: London with the possibility of some travel to Brussels/Strasbourg.

Closing Date: 7 July 2019

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will be conducted via Skype during the w/c 8th July.

Start date of 1st August 2019 (or sooner if possible).

Application Details

To apply, please send an email to scott4londonjobs@gmail.com attaching the following documents:

  • Your CV
  • A covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match the person specification and job description

Website: https://www.greens-efa.eu/en/

Additional Notes

3rd July 2019 - The job description links have been updated. The job description has been updated.
5th July 2019 - The Job Title and link for one of the roles has been updated.