Current vacancies

Role: Political Adviser to Shadow London Minister, Rt. Hon Sadiq Khan MP

Salary: Dependent on experience

Fixed term contract until the next general election

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the Shadow London Minister, Sadiq Khan MP and the London Region Party.

You should have a good understanding of the Labour Party, and knowledge of the London political landscape. You will be expected to build relationships with key figures in Westminster, the Greater London Assembly, individual boroughs across the city and our MEPs.

With a background and expertise in press and communications, you will support London Region and the Shadow Minister for London in providing media, policy and political advice and support to the Shadow London team.

You’ll have excellent communication skills with experience of writing articles and contributions for various media. You will also be skilled at building networks across the media and have significant experience of stakeholder management at a senior level.

You should have the ability to manage competing priorities and ideally will have some experience of working in parliament or politics. You must also be an excellent team player and be prepared to work closely with Mr Khan’s Shadow London team and the London Region Party.

To view a full job description click here

To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to padvac@labour.org.uk by no later than 31^st May 2013. Interviews will be held on 6^th June 2013.

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Vacancies at our sister party - the Co-operative Party:

The Co-operative Party is looking to recruit talented and dynamic people to join our small staff team in a variety of new roles, including events, policy, membership, digital communications and external affairs.

Head of External & Political Affairs

Political & Membership Officer – Scotland

Membership & Party Support Officer

Membership Officer

Policy Officer

Digital & Communications Officer

Events & Training Officer

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be great for the role to jobs@party.coop.

The deadline for all roles 10th June 2013, with the exception of the Head of External & Political Affairs which is the 3rd June.

An understanding of and commitment to co-operative values and principles are essential.