Sarah Edwards MP is seeking a Community Engagement and Campaigns Officer to support her work for constituents across Tamworth.
This constituency-focused role centres on campaigns, communications and stakeholder engagement, helping identify issues affecting residents, develop campaigns, communicate Sarah’s work, support with policy responses and support community engagement.
Key responsibilities
Campaigns
- Identify issues affecting residents through casework trends, correspondence, meetings, events, stakeholder feedback and social media.
- Develop and deliver local campaigns that raise awareness, influence decision-makers and secure outcomes for constituents.
- Coordinate campaign activity, including research, planning, engagement, petitions, surveys, events, visits and briefings.
- Monitor local issues, council developments and parliamentary activity, supporting Sarah to raise concerns locally and in Parliament.
Communications
- Draft engaging communications to constituents about Sarah’s work and campaigns.
- Help respond to policy and campaign correspondence, ensuring replies are timely and aligned with Sarah’s position.
- Highlight positive local stories, community work and outcomes secured for residents.
Person specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
An interest in campaigns, communications, politics, public affairs, community organising or similar public-facing work; relevant experience is welcomed but not required, and we encourage recent graduates or those without prior experience to apply.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities.
- Good judgement and sensitivity when engaging with constituents and organisations.
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn about Parliament and local issues.
- Alignment with the aims and values of the Labour Party.
Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Interviews will take place on 23rd September in person.
Please send a CV and covering letter (no longer than two pages) setting out how you meet the person specification to natalie.statham@parliament.uk