Job Title: Political and Campaigns Manager

Location: London

Salary: £48,000 full time 

Length of Contract: Permanent, subject to a 6-month probation

Job Details

Stella Creasy is recruiting a Parliamentary and Campaigns Manager. Given freedom to think, write and plan, the successful candidate will help lead a small team with a track record of securing change at a local, national and international level.

This is a job for someone with a passion for social justice, a willingness to put their head above the parapet and a commitment to the value of data driven and community led campaigns. They will always make a round of tea, answer the phone and help colleagues with tasks big or small as well as hold strong views on which Tonys Chocoloney is best. They will also be able to draft research, amendments and speaking notes at pace and handle CEOs, SPADs and lobbyists with grace. This is not a role for anyone who thinks this is about writing lines to take or overusing the word 'progressive'. It's for someone who thrives running a team that make things happen and aren't afraid to do so. 

This role offers the bonus of being based both in Parliament and Walthamstow as well as flexible and hybrid working.  

The role will include:

• Lead the research and analysis for Stella and her team- specialist research skills would be a benefit, willingness to argue a case a requirement 
• Managing and supporting staff including regular performance meetings and activities 
• Oversight and development of resources- this includes databases, time and energy of all in the team
• Producing campaign materials and events whether on or offline. 
• Liaison with media, campaign groups, individuals and public figures as part of campaigns 
• Assisting with casework, responding to residents and supporting Stella's Walthamstow team and events. 
• This role will require occasional evening and weekend work

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience of managing and working in a political or campaigning role [Essential]
• Strong written, research and verbal communication skills
• An understanding of Parliamentary processes
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of the Labour Party, and its successes and failures. 
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with campaigns technology, including database management and digital design, would be beneficial

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: 30th May 

Interview/Start Dates

Applications close at noon on 30th of May. Interviews will be held in person in Walthamstow on 31st May, with the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Reasonable expenses to enable candidates to attend the interview will be reimbursed.

Application Details

Send a CV and cover letter of up to two sides of A4 setting out why you would suit this job to [email protected] 
The MP will not be involved in shortlisting, and any attempts to contact her directly about this role will lead to disqualification from consideration.
We are a flexible working employer and are happy to support part time working, flexi-time, hybrid working or compressed hours. We encourage applications from people who are traditionally underrepresented in politics, including women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBT+ individuals and disabled people.

Website: http://www.workingforwalthamstow.org.uk