Campaigns Assistant (South East Region)

Job Title:             Campaign Assistant (South East Region)

Responsible to:  Head of Campaigns (UK)

Salary:                £26,527.00 per annum pro rata

Hours:                 Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract:        Fixed Term (to 31st May with the possibility of extension)

Location:            Home based with some travel around the region 

Purpose of the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the Liberal Democrats in the South East Region.

This is an ideal position for someone who is looking to help solidify the success of the Liberal Democrats, develop their campaign skills, and increase their experience working on elections at all levels. 

At the 2024 General Election the Liberal Democrats had significant success, electing 12 new MPs in the region. With Council Elections this May there is a huge opportunity for further growth within the region.

You will provide support to campaign staff within the region and help teams on the ground deliver their winning plans.

Job Description

• Work closely with MPs and key stakeholders in the region to deliver election wins in May
• Lead on member communication and mobilisation of activists within the region
• Lead on supporting campaigns in a small number of strategically important council wards in the Region including managing volunteers, supporting literature production and use of social media
• Provide administrative support to the South East Region Campaign Managers
• Lead on organising regional staff days and regional training days as directed by the Regional Campaigns Managers
• Be responsible for collecting and processing data to help with campaigns
• Work as part of the wider campaign team to proactively follow-up actions and be responsive to member queries.

Personal Specification

The following criteria are considered essential:

• Exceptional personal organisation.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, mobilise and manage volunteers.
• Excellent written communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, self-motivating and able to manage own workload.
• Familiarity with current issues within UK politics and sympathy with the values and principles of the Liberal Democrats.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

The following criteria are desirable:

• Experience in delivering effective Liberal Democrat campaigns.
• Experience of Liberal Democrat software and databases (e.g. Affinity Publisher, Fleet & Connect)

How to apply:

Please take a few minutes to complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Forms then proceed with your application.  

• • A full CV of no more than two pages and including a telephone number, email address and details of two references.
• • A covering letter (no more than one A4 page) setting out why you want the job and how your experience and skills are relevant to it 
• To be considered for this position, please email your application to recruitment@libdems.org.uk with the subject line ‘Campaign Assistant (South East) application’ 
• The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 31st January

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date

Please note:  We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

Please let us have details of your current salary and two referees including one from your current employer – if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know.

We will not notify applicants if their application has been unsuccessful at shortlisting stage.

The  Party  believes  it  is  essential  to  foster  equity,  equality,  diversion  and  inclusion  within  our workforce.  We  want  our employees  to  thrive  in  an  environment  where  everyone  is  welcome and  supported  to  achieve  their  potential.  It  is  important  to  celebrate  what  makes  us  unique  and that  you  feel  valued,  appreciated  and  free  to  be  who  you  are.