Compass is looking to recruit political organizer and campaigns while we are entering a new period of UK policy.

We are a growing organization with a long history of bold national campaigns, local groups throughout the country and a newly launched political network organized within the Labor Party, the main current.

To develop our network and influence, we look forward to increasing our organization, especially by operating influential events. The political and organizer will work with the Compass Campaign team to support our national campaigns for electoral reform and the general ownership of water. They will also work with the Compass team to support our network from local groups and contribute to our organization in all progressive parties, especially within the Labor Party.

They will contribute to our full organization program, but with a special responsibility for events and work with our local groups. They should be comfortable working in a vital small team with groups with different views.

This role involves:

• The development, construction and coordination of our local groups network All over England and support their local campaigns.
• Work with the organized team And local groups to strategy, planning and coordination of procedures.
• Work with the entire compass team to present events. We manage a set of events throughout the year, from changing our big event: How? Our annual, our events in party and festivals conference, such as the smaller events such as the internet party meetings and our surroundings in our reports.
• Involving and activating the members “and the compass” Through local groups and organization to increase our influence, with the aim of attracting and activating younger activists.
• Support for delivery of effective and creative campaigns – Including the support team support in writing copies and sending Mailouts.

How this role may look like in day to day:

• A local group interview in Warwikchire for planning an effective meeting to build their campaign against the extreme right.
• The team’s support for gathering civil society leaders as part of our work on a new popular front by sorting the logistical services for events – choosing a place or reservation of food.
• Write a copy of email messages to keep our activists updated with the main information about our activities.
• Support the organized team with library research for nutrition in our political participation work.
• Supporting the organization of our political packages by writing the CLP models or suggestions.
• Follow up with a member interested in starting a local group over the phone or email, knowing what motivates them and building a relationship.

requirements

Skills and competencies

We are looking for:

• Strong interest in UK policyEspecially the Labor Party, with a clear understanding of the political context in which we work, and which issues are political sensitive and represent the compass of culture.
• Prepare to learn: Openness, flexible and eager to learn new skills.
• The ability to cooperate and communicate: Possible to combine people to take action, and work via networks, with excellent skills in dealing with others and communication, online and personal.
• Self -organization: Self -stimulation, is proactive and works independently on an agreed schedule.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt: I am sure to deal with competing priorities on multiple fronts.
• Enthusiasm and energy: A clear passion for the political change that we seek and prepare to work to seek.

Experience, qualifications and knowledge

• The experience of working with non -profit, The Political Party, the charitable, the labor union or the NGOs.
• Experience in political organization, Whether in a professional or voluntary ability.
• Insight on how local groups work As part of the national network.
• Experience in managing and operating events Online and personal as part of a team.
• The experience of working with volunteers, activists and groups With different beliefs to build confidence and work towards common goals.
• Understand the progressive political scene in the United Kingdom, Especially the Labor Party, support goals, vision and values ​​of compass.

benefits

Compass is a very ambitious organization, which changes the way we do politics. With a busy record of bold and innovative campaigns and a wide network of members, competitors and partners, compass expands its political impact and reaching it quickly, especially within the Labor Party over the prevailing network.

The main current is a new optimistic and quiet way to return the Labor Party again to the direction of hope and a progressive and collective future.

This post is suitable for a person who believes in and wants to be part of creating a good society’s vision and culture and wants to work with flexibility and vitality to enhance these goals. Despite its small size, the team is supported by a society of partners, allies, members and supporters.

This role is suitable for someone who wants to work hard to develop new skills and can learn in the job, even if he has not worked in a political role before.

The payment will be 27,000 pounds, based in London, with a field of flexible work in terms of hours and location. The team has Office in central London (near Foxhall) The potential candidate will need to be comfortable Traveling to the office at least twice a week.

You will work closely with the Deputy Director of COMPASS and our political affairs and the organized employee who will provide administrative support and work with you to develop your skills and deepen them over time.

The full time is looking for someone to start as soon as possible. There is a 3 -month test period.

Compass is committed to providing equal opportunities for people regardless of the background and we are actively looking for applications from people who have wallpapers represented incomplete in our sector, especially with regard to race and class. We realize that acting in our sector is not good enough; This makes our policy and campaigns weaker. As such, we especially encourage applications from people who can show skills, even if they do not work in this exact field. We welcome people to progress who can show their ability, even if a profession in politics has been closed so far.

To apply for this role, submit via the link. You will be asked to download the CV and answer three questions related to the situation.

The deadline for the application Tuesday, October 28, 10 am. We expect interviews in October and November and will explain more about the operation if you are invited to the next round. If you think you are going to take this deadline but you are keen to apply, or you have other questions related to the role, please call: You can email LENA on
(Email protected).