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Reference: 73199

Date Added: 23 October 2019
Closing Date: 1 November 2019

Job Title: Mobilisation Officer

Working For: Sarah Jones MP (Croydon Central)

Location: London

Salary: £20,475

Length of Contract:

Job Details

  • To assist in recruiting, mobilising and organising volunteers for campaigning activities in Croydon Central
  • To communicate with members, volunteers and stakeholders in person, by phone or by email about campaign activities and events.
  • To utilise the party’s campaign technology platforms to mobilise and schedule volunteers for campaigning activities and events.
  • To enable and empower members and supporters to organise and campaign in their local community as part of election campaigning.
  • To assist in organising and leading campaign activities such as doorstep canvassing, phone banks and data entry.
  • To assist in building relationships between local Labour Parties, stakeholders and organisations.
  • To assist in the administration of an efficient campaign office.
  • To assist in the organisation of campaign events.
  • To assist in the coordination and distribution of election literature.

Person Specification

Knowledge

  • General knowledge of the Labour Party, its policies, principles and organisation.
  • Knowledge and understanding of campaign techniques.
  • Experience working in a political environment or campaign.

Abilities

  • Ability to handle competing priorities and work to deadlines.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to provide leadership where necessary.

Skills

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Good computer literacy, including use of email communication systems and data input.
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Planning and organisational skills.

Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.

Closing Date: 1 November 2019

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews 6/7/8 November

Application Details

Please email a 1 page cv and 1 page covering letter to: sarah.jones@croydonlabour.org.uk

Website: http://sarah-jones.org

Additional Notes