Volunteering
East Walworth by-election
Contact Morgan McSweeney: 020 8333 1372
Canvassing/Leafleting:
Monday to Friday 2.00pm and 6.00pm at 79a Balfour Street
Saturday 11.00am and 2.00pm at 67 Balfour Street
Sunday 11.00am and 2.00pm at 17 Morecambe Street
Telephone Canvassing – Amicus, 40 Bermondsey Street Monday and Wednesday:6.30pm-8.30pm Saturday:10.30am-3.30pm
If you know of any campaigns that need volunteers please email [email protected] Details will be posted here.
Jobs
– Researcher, Rt Hon Jean Corston MP (Bristol East)
Posted 26/01/04. Salary in accordance with experience and House of Commons rates
Working in Westminster, your main responsibilities will be drafting policy letters and briefings, speech writing, dealing with press both reactively and proactively, and supporting Jean in her Parliamentary work as Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party and Chair of the Joint Select Committee on Human Rights.
This position would suit a Labour Party member with knowledge of Parliamentary procedures and a keen interest in policy issues and current affairs.
You must have excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You Will be dealing with complex issues and much of the work is of a sensitive and political nature, therefore tact and discretion are necessary. This role demands a highly organised and articulate person who works well Under pressure. An excellent telephone manner, computer skills and previous experience in a similar role are essential.
Contact: Applicants should email their CV to [email protected] or by post to Jean Corston MP, House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A OAA.
Enquiries to Sam Dowling, [email protected] or 020 7219 1568
Closing date: applications must be received by 2pm on Monday 9 February.
– Campaign Organiser, Camden Labour Party New:
Posted 26/01/04 Salary pro-rata £26,433. Initial 6 month contract/3 days per week We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Campaign Organiser. They will develop and sustain effective campaigns, facilitate the activities of Members in the run-up to the 2004 GLA elections, co-ordinate Borough and Constituency level participation and provide support to the two constituency MPs.
Please send CV to: Sue Vincent Camden Labour Group Secretary The Labour Centre 8 Camden Road London NW1 9DP
Closing date: Friday February 6th. For further information and a job description please contact: 0207 637 7800
– Parliamentary Research Assistant to Mark Lazarowicz MP
Posted 19/01/04: Salary: £21,500: Hours: full-time (37.5 per week)
Description: Well-qualified, motivated individual sought for full-time Research and administrative post in busy Westminster office of Mark Lazarowicz, Labour/Co-op MP for Edinburgh North & Leith.
Main responsibilities to include: Preparation of briefings and policy letters on variety of policy issues (domestic and international); occasional in-depth research projects, as directed by MP; drafting/monitoring of Parliamentary questions; press work, including drafting and issuing of press releases; general administrative support for MP at Westminster.
The ideal candidate would have the following profile: A graduate or post-graduate with an interest in British politics and the workings of the British political system. Strong analytical and research skills. Excellent communication skills, and an ability to develop and maintain contacts with outside organisations. Good knowledge of IT. Previous experience of work in a political environment (e.g. employment, voluntary or internship) (desirable). Knowledge of one or more of the following public policy areas: transport, the environment, consumer policy, constitutional affairs, EU, international affairs (desirable). Understanding of key political issues in Scotland (desirable)
CV and covering letter to be sent to Mark Lazarowicz MP, House of Commons, SW1A 0AA, or by e-mail to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 9th February 2004
– Compass: Organiser/Co-ordinator:
Posted 19/01/04: Salary: approx £25,000 pa
Compass is a new umbrella grouping for the ‘thinking left’. It exists to galvanise and promote ideas based on the contents of its founding statement.
Compass is now looking to employ a full time organiser for an initial 12 Month period (three months probationary period). The successful applicant will be sympathetic to the ideas contained in the founding statement and demonstrate a high level of commitment to the Political analysis and approach of Compass. They will have experience of political organisation in the Labour Party and/or trade union, think tank or relevant pressure group and be able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
It is desirable that the person has experience of fund raising, budget Management and website management.
For a full job description or a copy of the founding statement, please visit www.compassonline.org.uk Contact: Please apply in writing to Compass Freepost Lon15823 London SE3 9BR, enclosing a copy of your CV, with references and a 500-word statement on why you believe Compass is an important initiative for the future of the democratic left.
If you would like to discuss this job opportunity please contact Neal Lawson on 07976 292 522 or [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 30th January.
– The Labour Party website also carries details of Party jobs. These can be seen at www.labour.org.uk/jobs
– ‘Working for an MP’ also carries details of current politically related job vacancies. It can be found at: www.working4anmp.org.uk
– With thanks to Labour Staff Network. Find our more about Labour Staff Network at www.labourstaff.org
Parliamentary Seat Selections and their Deadlines
Aldershot. Application deadline: 31/01/04.
Arundel & South Downs: 28/01/04
Bath: 10/02/04
Bournemouth East: 15/02/04
Bromley & Chislehurst: 20/02/04
Cheadle: 06/02/04
Cheltenham: 11/02/04
Chichester: 01/03/04
Cities of London & Westminster: 13/02/04
Ealing, Acton & Shepherds Bush: 06/02/04
Eddisbury: 13/02/04
Epsom & Ewell: 10/03/04
Eastbourne: 06/02/04
Fareham: 14/02/04
Halifax: 03/02/04. All woman shortlist
Havant: 31/01/04
Hazel Grove: 02/02/04
Horsham: 09/02/04
Kingston & Surbiton: 30/01/04
Lancaster & Wyre: 06/02/04. All woman shortlist.
Lewes: 06/02/04
Louth & Horncastle: 17/02/04
Maidenhead: 30/01/04
Mid Dorset & North Poole: 15/02/04
Mid Sussex: 27/01/04
Mole Valley: 26/02/04
Northavon: 06/02/04
North Southwark& Bermondsey: 08/02/04
North Thanet: 13/02/04
North Wiltshire: 09/02/04
Old Bexley & Sidcup: 28/01/04
Orpington: 11/02/04
Oxford West & Abingdon: 21/02/04
Reigate: 31/01/04
Richmond Park 13/02/04
South East Cornwall: 15/02/04
South West Devon: 30/01/04
Sutton & Cheam: 06/02/04
Surrey Heath: 31/01/04
Tewkesbury: 30/01/04
Totnes: 29/01/04
Truro & Austell: 15/02/04
Twickenham: 13/02/04
Wells: 28/01/04
West Chelmsford: 01/03/04
Westmorland & Lonsdale: 09/02/04
Weston-Super-Mare: 06/02/04
West Suffolk: 30/10/04
Witney: 30/01/04