BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Reporting to the Cheshire West and Chester Labour Group Leader and Campaign Coordinator. Likely working 12hrs a week.
1. To enable and empower select campaign units within the Cheshire West and Chester council area to organise and campaign in their local communities and win the 2027 local elections through effective election organising, clear messaging and year-round community and voter engagement.
2. To organise regular campaigning sessions and leaflet distribution with councillors, activists and volunteers.
3. To recruit, develop and train teams of volunteers to deliver effective year-round campaigning and organising using all available campaign methods.
4. To lead and organise campaigning activity as determined by the Labour Group Campaign Coordinator.
5. To work with the Regional Office where appropriate.
6. To design and deliver digital campaigns and materials, including targeted content, website management, and producing online petitions.
7. To train activists where needed in the use of the Labour One app and other sites where necessary.
8. Performing other tasks as needed.
VALUES
• Highly collaborative behaviour, able to build strong working relationships internally and externally in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Ability to work consistently to high professional standards including to accuracy, honesty, quality, and evidence.
• Commitment to a positive learning culture of feedback and continuous improvement.
• Creative and open to new ways of working including digital transformation, participatory methods and co-creation of solutions with those most affected.
EXPERIENCE
• Experience of political campaigning
• Experience with the Doorstep app and Labour One
SKILLS
• Ability to work with, lead and motivate people
• Ability to work with stakeholders and members
• Ability to produce printed material
• Ability to use digital campaigning tools
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to prioritise work according to tight deadlines
• Ability to use Labour Party systems e.g. Contact Creator and Organise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to the Labour Party’s code of conduct, mission and values
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Driving license