Nancy Platts, former Labour Party candidate in Brighton Kemptown and current trade union manager in the leader of the opposition's office, is to join social enterprise, the Campaign Collective.

Campaign Collective helps charities, social enterprises, public service organisations and other campaigners benefit from affordable professional communications advice and support.

Profits from Campaign Collective subsidise support for micro charities and community organisations, as well as help develop the next generation of communications professionals.

 Nancy Platts comments, "The Labour Party has been a large part of my life for nearly twenty years – from grassroots activist, then twice as a parliamentary candidate and now the leader's office. It has been a journey fuelled by a passion and belief in the trade union and Labour movement and I feel fortunate to have met and worked with so many dedicated and talented people.”

"Although I am sad to be leaving the leader's office, I am excited about becoming a member of the Campaign Collective social enterprise helping not-for-profit organisations benefit from affordable, professional communications advice and support. The collective's remote working ethos will also allow me to work nearer to my home in Brighton."

Simon Francis, founder member of Campaign Collective, says, "Our members have worked with Nancy on and off for almost ten years and we are huge admirers of her principles, tenacity and campaigning skills. Nancy's experience will complement that of other Members and help our social enterprise continue to broaden the services we can offer our clients in the charity, NGO and not-for-profit sector."