Local Organiser – Sheffield (0.5 FTE)

Labour; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Labour Party in Sheffield is seeking a Local Organiser on a 0.5 FTE basis to coordinate field and digital campaigning for the 2027 local elections. The role is pro rata, with salary scale reflecting part-time hours and a fixed pro rata allowance.

Applicants should understand party structure at branch, constituency and national levels, and demonstrate experience organising campaigns and working with volunteers, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience of organising a campaign.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• Knowledge of party organisation at multiple levels.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring effective campaign organisation across field and digital, working towards the 2027 local elections in Sheffield.

Skills

Campaign organising

Volunteer coordination

Initiative

Understanding party structure

Job description

Role: Local Organiser - Sheffield (0.5 FTE)

Salary: Pro rata salary of £16,123.35 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of pro rata £597.50. Full time equivalent of this salary is £32,246.69 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,195.

Current employees in banding 15-21 will maintain their existing salary.

Location: Yorkshire and Humber region/ Sheffield

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a part time Local Organiser. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring effective campaign organisation across field and digital, working towards the 2027 local elections in Sheffield.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Party organisation at branch, constituency and national level
• Experience of organising a campaign
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision and to deliver work to agreed deadlines.

The closing date for applications is 27 October 2026.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.

Local Organiser - Sheffield (0.5 FTE)

Sheffield