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Campaigns Organiser (circ. £25K)

Compass is recruiting a full-time Campaigns Organiser to join our small but dynamic team. This exciting new role is an excellent opportunity to develop the campaigning aspect of Compass both inside and outside Parliament.

The ideal candidate will:
- Be committed to the politics of Compass & campaigning for a more equal & democratic world.
- Have a passion for campaigns and the ability to make change happen.
- At least 2 years experience of organising issue-based campaigns.
- Parliamentary as well as extra-parliamentary campaigns experience.
- Have experience of pro-active media relations.
- An excellent communicator.
- Experience of coalition building & stakeholder management.
- Highly organised, energetic and enthusiastic.
- Educated to at least degree level.

Closing date: Monday 16 June @ 5pm

Download the application pack (word doc)

Office/Conference Intern

Compass is now recruiting for a new intern/s to start in May 2008. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, have excellent organisational skills, plenty of common sense, able to manage your time effectively, work to deadlines and to use your own initiative.

Primarily in the next couple of months we need assistance with the organisation of our national conference which this year will be themed on equality.

You'll also be working on essential admin tasks such as database updating and mailings; other days you'll be helping with event management and membership organisation or updating the website, you may also be required to provide support for our research projects. A flexible outlook at all times is therefore essential. You'd ideally be able to dedicate a minimum of 2 days a week.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain essential experience working in the office of the UK's most dynamic left-of-centre orientated pressure group.

Expenses will be covered including your travel to the office, lunch and anything else reasonably incurred during your daily duties.

To apply please write a max.200 word statement on what qualities make an excellent office intern along with a CV to Gavin the General Secretary.

Local Convenors (UK wide)

As part of the ongoing development of Compass, this autumn we’ll be encouraging the formation of local groups across the UK. This is a crucial step for Compass to continue to build its membership, to increase its influence and not just be seen as a London operation.

It’s envisaged these will meet on a monthly basis to primarily discuss Compass ideas – in particular hold discussions themed around Compass publications. At present there is a lack of quality progressive debate at the local level – the purpose of these groups will be to revitalise political debate at the local level around the key issues/challenges facing the democratic left.

In addition we want groups to be action focussed around particular policy campaigns Compass is advocating at the national level. Another important role is linking to other groups – such as trade union branches, community action groups and local groups of members from other pressure groups. We want groups to become positive change-makers in their local area.

If you're interested in helping to set up a local Compass group near you, or would like to be a Local Convenor please contact Gavin the General Secretary.