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