CLP Political Education & Training Officer

Help members build the knowledge, skills and confidence to get involved and win campaigns.

As CLP Political Education & Training Officer, you are responsible for supporting members to develop their understanding of politics and their skills as campaigners. You help create opportunities for learning, discussion and development so members can take part fully in the life of the Party.

This role suits someone who enjoys organising events, sharing knowledge and supporting others to develop their confidence and skills.

What success looks like

A strong Political Education & Training Officer helps create a local party that is:

• Skilled – members feel confident to campaign and take on roles
• Informed – members understand Labour’s policies, values and priorities
• Active – more members are taking part in campaigning and activity
• Supported – members have access to training and development opportunities

What you’ll do

Deliver political education and training

• Organise and facilitate training sessions, workshops and discussions
• Provide opportunities for members to learn about Labour’s policies and priorities
• Support a varied programme of events throughout the year
• Work with the CLP Secretary to identify and invite guest speakers to meetings and events

Build members’ skills and confidence

• Encourage members to take part in training and development opportunities
• Support members to develop skills for campaigning and organising
• Help identify training needs within your CLP
• Promote opportunities available through the Party and regions

Support campaigning through training

• Work with officers leading campaigning to ensure members are equipped to get involved
• Help build confidence in voter contact, organising, digital skills and communication
• Support the development of future campaign leaders and candidates

Work with officers to strengthen engagement

• Work closely with the Policy Officer to support understanding of policy
• Support the Vice Chair and/or Campaign Co-ordinator in developing active campaigners
• Help ensure training and education are part of CLP and branch activity

How you’ll work with others

You’ll work with officers and members to support development and participation.

• CLP Chair – supports space for training and development
• CLP Secretary – helps organise and communicate activity, and organises the monthly GC meetings where guest speakers may feature
• CLP Policy Officer – works with you to link policy and education
• CLP Vice Chair and/or Campaign Co-ordinator – align training with campaigning needs
• Other officers – support wider member engagement and development

Top tips to get you started

• Start with what members want – ask what training would be useful
• Keep it practical – focus on skills people can use straight away
• Use a mix of formats – workshops, speakers and discussions
• Work with others – share delivery across your CLP
• Promote opportunities – make sure members know what’s available

Your first 90 days

• Meet with officers to understand priorities and current activity
• Review existing training and education activity
• Plan your first session or event
• Connect with regional and national training opportunities and resources
• Work with the Policy Officer to align activity

Tools, guidance and support

• Labour Learn – access training and resources across campaign techniques and toolshttps://learn.labour.org.uk/
• Labour’s delivery feed – read about and share the Labour government’s achievements so far at www.labour.org.uk/delivery-feed
• Affiliated trade unions and Socialist Societies – find out more about Labour’s affiliated organisations at www.labour.org.uk/about-us/groups
• Training and resources – available via www.labour.org.uk/resources and the CLP Hub on Labour Learn at https://learn.labour.org.uk/clp-hub

If you need support or advice, you can contact the CLP Support team on [email protected], your regional office, or Scottish or Welsh Labour.