Labour Women’s Network Leadership Programme - Labour South West

South West Labour is teaming up with Labour Women’s Network to provide an exciting development programme for female Party members across the region.

A large group of female Labour MPs stood in Parliament

What does the leadership programme include?

Taking place over two in-person and four online sessions, the training will encourage women to sharpen their political narratives, deepen their understanding of power structures and feminist leadership, and boost their political strategy skills. Participants will leave feeling emboldened and purposeful, with a supportive new network of sisters from across the region.

What we are looking for?

We’re looking for women members who are:

Determined to make things happen, change lives and improve their communities;
Able to build strong relationships and motivate others.
Have some experience of running a campaign or project, either through the Party, their trade union/socialist society or their community;
Able to communicate, encourage and support others;
Creative and able to come up with innovative solutions to problems;
Prepared to work hard to help Labour win elections at every level.

Applicants must be able to attend events on the following dates in order to participate in this programme:

Face to face days in Bristol on Saturday the 21st of February and 28th of March
Online sessions via Zoom at 8pm on the evenings of Tuesday the 24th of February, and the 3rd, 10th, and 17th of March

There will also be supplementary tasks which must be completed in between these events, which can be done flexibly to fit around other commitments. The course (including lunch and refreshments on face to face days) is free to attend for participants.

How to apply.

Applicants should complete the form via the button below by Sunday the 11th of January.

We are expecting a high number of applicants and are therefore unable to give individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates.

Guidance for Applicants

Please read the below carefully:

Please be aware that the online form must be completed in one session. Applicants are advised to gather references in advance and be prepared to answer questions on their experience as a Labour activist and what they would bring to the course.
Applications will not be accepted without the required two references, or if they have not completed all the sections on the form.
You must submit the application before the deadline – late applications will not be considered.
Labour Women’s Network and the Labour Party are committed to training a diverse and representative group of women, and take positive action steps to ensure that this aspiration is achieved.
By submitting your application, you are agreeing to share your information with Labour Women’s Network. This means LWN are able to contact you regarding the programme and future opportunities.

Members wishing to submit their application or receive information about the programme in a different format due to an access need should email contact@lwn.org.uk

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application shortly after the closing date.

APPLY HERE