Labour MP Stella Creasy is hiring for a senior campaigns manger, and the job specifications are quite something. The Walthamstow parliamentarian is looking for someone who can help her ‘make change happen’ (where have we heard that before?), is opposed to ‘rage bait TikToks’ and understands why politicians have their ‘flaws and frustrations’. Handy knowledge if you’re planning to work for a Labour MP, eh?
The rather bizarre advert is offering a salary of between £45,000-£50,000 a year for a ‘creative and campaigning’ worker who enjoys using Canva. The description lists the following attributes as desirable:
- An understanding of why ragebait tik tok videos are no substitute for evidence and passion when it comes to social justice.
- Holding no truck with anyone who thinks volunteers should do the boring admin.
- Having big ideas, an eye for detail, the ability to write and think at speed and an open mind.
- Knowing how to use Canva, social media, databases and technology no one else has heard of to make your point.
- Mentoring and inspiring junior team members whilst keeping Stella on time and the inbox manageable.
- Experience of why political parties and policy making matter for all their flaws and frustrations.
- Love for Walthamstow much more than anyone could ever find Westminster exciting.
- Wanting to make a difference and a cup of tea for everyone.
- Being True Labour not Blue Labour.
To apply, Creasy is looking for a 500-word letter and CV – or, alternatively, a two-minute video. The notice concludes: ‘A job like no other in a team like no other at a time like no other.’ Well, it’s certainly an advert like no other. Best of luck, chaps.
