Reporting to the Head of Politics and working within the Politics Department, the Political Officer will deliver support to all levels of the union on political matters. The role will involve shaping and supporting the delivery of Community’s political strategy to advance the industrial and organisational aims of the union. It is desirable, though not essential, that the Political Officer be educated to a degree level (or equivalent) and can effectively work remotely and travel.

Person Specification:

• Track record of engaging and working with various stakeholders at a national level on campaigns.
• Acute political understanding and judgment
• Good understanding of government, parliamentary and Labour Party structures, procedure and protocols.
• Ability to work well within a team and drive to work independently.
• Ability to effectively manage workload and work flexibly to meet departmental and organisational needs.
• Excellent research skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using of Microsoft Office suite digital campaign platforms, CRM systems, and social media platforms.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage Community’s Parliamentary Group and develop the union’s relationship with politicians, including within devolved and local Government.
• Draft written communications such as briefings, written parliamentary questions,
government consultations, parliamentary inquiry responses, and political analysis.
• Support senior officers by monitoring the political environment and providing updates on political developments important to Community.
• Coordinate Community’s activities at Labour Party Conference and other events.
• Support campaigning opportunities and coordinate political activity through our Labour Campaign Network branches.
• Write on behalf of senior staff for a variety of audiences.
• Represent Community at various external events, forums and meetings.

Special Attributes

By arrangement of the General Secretary & Assistant General Secretary, the Political Officer roles encompasses research & policy work for the union’s Steel & Metal Sector.