Job opportunity with Labour North West

Role Name: Local Organiser
Part time
Based: - Oldham Borough
Salary: £21,482.16 pro-rata 2 day per week
Fixed term contract until 31st May 2015
Aim: To support Oldham Labour Group and Party in their campaign work, membership recruitment and fundraising activities.
In association with a small management team from the Labour Group and LCF Officers, you will plan and deliver local campaigning across Oldham and help with member/volunteer recruitment and mobilisation. You will have a broad knowledge and proven successful experience of political campaigning, together with knowledge of social media.
You will also be expected to work closely with councillors, candidates, MPs, and party officers to ensure that an effective, co-ordinated campaign is delivered across Oldham. You will also be required to motivate groups of volunteers (both members and supporters) and develop the organisational ability on the ground, incorporating the new campaign techniques being developed by the Labour Party. An understanding of current local issues is desirable but not essential.
For a job description and to apply for this position please send a CV and covering letter to anna_hutchinson@labour.org.uk by noon on Thursday October 25th