Working for: Judith Cummins MP, Bradford South

Location: Constituency office, Bradford South, with regular travel around the constituency

Salary: In the region of £25,528–£28,000 (IPSA Administrative Band 1)

Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week); days by negotiation but must include Fridays

Judith Cummins MP is looking for a highly motivated Campaigns and Community Outreach Officer to join her team in Bradford South. This is a constituency-based role, but you will be out and about across the area regularly, building relationships with community groups, businesses and organisations, so a full UK driving licence and access to a car are required.

What the role involves

You will help Judith map out and build relationships with the community groups, businesses and organisations that matter most across Bradford South, using those relationships to shape projects and campaigns she can champion locally. You will keep on top of local issues and community priorities, help deliver a rolling programme of constituency activity including mailings, surveys, meetings and visits, and manage Judith's diary in the constituency, working closely with the Westminster team where needed.

You will coordinate constituency visits and events, prepare briefing notes, and accompany Judith on visits, taking photos and recording agreed actions to help with any media follow-up. You will contribute to the constituency element of Judith's e-newsletter, support local organisations with their own projects and events, and help produce online graphics, video content, newsletters, website content and printed communications. You will also develop and manage Judith's volunteer network.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community groups, businesses and organisations across Bradford South
• Support the delivery of a rolling plan of constituency activity, including mailings, surveys, meetings and visits
• Manage Judith's diary in the constituency and coordinate visits and events
• Accompany Judith on constituency visits and support media follow-up
• Ideally be able to Produce online graphics, video content, newsletters and printed communications
• Develop and manage Judith's volunteer network
• Maintain accurate records in line with data protection requirements

Who we're looking for

• Experience in campaigns, community organising or similar public-facing work
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills
• Confident using office software, email and digital calendars, and able to judge what needs routine handling versus prioritising
• Proactive, organised and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and great verbal and written communication skills
• Political sensitivity and awareness of current political issues
• Alignment with the aims and values of the Labour Party
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

Desirable: strong digital communication skills and familiarity with social media platforms; experience in communications, politics or public affairs; knowledge of the Bradford South constituency and a genuine interest in the issues affecting the local community.

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview. We will let you know what to expect in advance.

Benefits

• Generous pension
• Training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme

Key dates

Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 6 September 2026
Interviews will take place mid-September 2026

How to apply

Please submit a single document combining your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) setting out your relevant experience, motivation for applying, and why you would be a good fit for this role. Availability, notice period and security clearance are captured separately through our application form.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

Appointment is subject to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance and right to work checks. CTC normally requires you to have been resident in the UK for at least three of the last five years. A start date cannot be agreed until security clearance and pre-employment checks are complete.

Find out more about Judith's work at www.judithcummins.org.uk.