Assistant General Secretary ( Membership & Organisation)

Co-operative Party; London Borough of Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Co-operative Party is seeking an Assistant General Secretary to spearhead its membership and organization efforts. This executive role will be pivotal in enhancing the Party’s membership strategy, supporting activism, and ensuring operational efficiency. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Management Team, contributing to the advancement of a diverse and inclusive political movement.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Income protection scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in membership development and organizational management.
• Proven skills in leading teams and campaigns.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of membership strategy.
• Manage activism and support for local units.
• Oversee operational systems including HR and finance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Organisational Skills

Education

Relevant degree or experience in political organizations

Job description

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We are the party of the UK's co-operative movement, committed to building a society in where power and wealth are shared. It is an exciting time for the Co-operative Party with a strong team of activists and staff, our largest ever membership and a record group of elected representatives at all levels of government from Westminster to town halls and the devolved parliaments.

We’re recruiting a new Assistant General Secretary to lead our membership and Party organisation functions, and be an important part of our Senior Management Team.

The new AGS will lead the continued development of our membership strategy and journey, working with volunteers and staff to build a compelling membership offer that recruits, retains and motivates a growing membership, and ensures that our membership is representative of the communities we serve.

They will also lead the Party’s activism strategy, identifying new ways to support and involve our members in our campaigns, policy development and local activity. The AGS will oversee the support we provide to our local, regional and national units, including line management of our team of regional organisers.

The Co-operative Party is committed to being an inclusive organisation, where everyone is supported to play a part. That means the new AGS will work with our General Secretary and the National Executive to ensure we have the best procedures, policies and guidance, and that we deliver against our ambitious strategic plan. This includes overseeing the development of our operational systems, including HR, finance and IT.

The Co-operative Party values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Location: London or home-based with some travel.

Hours: 35 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends.

Salary: Scale 18 (£60,000 inner London, £55,000 outside)

Benefits: Pension contributions, cycle to work, Season ticket loan, income protection scheme, generous annual leave

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