Yvette Cooper MP is looking for an energetic, highly motivated and well organised individual to fulfil the dual role of Constituency Assistant and Campaign Organiser. The post will require some evening and weekend work.

The successful candidate will have:
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
• Good IT skills, ideally with a knowledge of campaign software
• Sound political judgement
• The ability to work successfully with a range of stakeholders
• A track record of organising campaigns

Job description:
• Organise meetings and events in the constituency to discuss issues of concern with residents
• Publicise the MP's parliamentary duties and support her campaigning work on behalf of constituents
• Deal with standard queries and draft correspondence on issues of concern to constituents
• Organise and run campaigns, draft campaign materials and online content
* Analyse patterns of enquiries and produce briefings and reports on local issues
• Support the smooth running of a busy constituency office