Campaigns Manager (Wales)

Responsible to: Head of Campaigns & Elections (UK) 

Salary: £29,000 - £34,000 per annum (potential to negotiate for an exceptional candidate)

Benefit: 3% Employer’s Pension Contribution 

Tenure: Permanent 

Hours: Full time 

Location: Home based, with travel. Expectation that 2-3 days/week on average will be spent ‘on the ground’ in key Welsh constituencies.  

Closing date:  11.59pm 6th August 2024

Purpose of job 

To deliver election success in priority areas across Wales, with a clear objective of  putting “more gold on the map” – be it Lib Dem MPs, Lib Dem MSs, Lib Dem-led Councils or Lib Dem PCCs – based on a programme of work jointly agreed between the Federal and Welsh Parties.  

Key Responsibilities 

1. As directed by your Head of Campaigns & Elections (UK),  deliver the seat support programme agreed between the Welsh and Federal  Parties, to develop the skills of volunteers and staff, build party capacity, and  win elections; 

2. As directed by the Head of Campaigns & Elections (UK),  deliver targeted wins in strategically important elections – directly managing  campaigns where needed, including leading on Senedd election ground campaigns; 

3. Increase the take up of UK-wide and Wales-wide campaigns and messages that grow the  Liberal Democrat brand and movement, including through development of Wales-specific resources; 

4. Undertake personal development with the long-term ambition of becoming a  recognised expert in a particular field of party campaigning; 

5. Ensure good communications and relationships between LDHQ and the  Welsh Party, specifically the Welsh Party President and Chief Executive, and  key stakeholders – including the Welsh Party, candidates, local parties and  campaign teams. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are looking for a strong campaigner who can deliver campaign and election  success for the Liberal Democrats. The heart of this role is working closely with local staff and volunteers to support the  development of local campaigning in key areas through our seat support programme.  

You’ll be a confident person, with strong leadership and communication skills and the  ability to build strong working relationships. You’ll be a person at ease with the latest  online and offline campaign techniques. 

Ideally you will have been part of multiple successful election campaigns and will have  a strong understanding of what it takes to win. 

You will be able to demonstrate a record of election, fundraising and capacity-building  success, with an instinctive sense of what makes an effective political message. 

You will have sound political judgement, an in-depth understanding of voters, and will know  what it takes for candidates to cross the winning line. 

You will be well organised and able to work without supervision in a challenging  environment. 

A good temperament that allows you to deal with the unexpected is a  must. 

You will need strong leadership and communications skills, and must also show  a willingness to innovate, experiment, and share best practice. 

This role will suit someone who enjoys variety in their work and working with teams  with differing needs and levels of development.  

Essential Skills and Experience 

1. Campaign management experience 

2. Strong political messaging, graphic design in the political context 

3. Excellent organisational and planning skills 

4. The ability to inspire and develop the skills of volunteers and staff 

5. Strong verbal and written communication skills 

6. A clear understanding of how to engage with members and voters 

7. Confidence with data, CRM, graphic design and digital campaign tools 

8. Experience working with volunteers 

9. A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle 

10. Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats

 Desirable Skills and Experience 

11. Experience of management, including remote management 

12. Experience of fundraising 

13. Experience of using Lib Dem digital tools 

14. Experience of delivering training, coaching and mentoring 

15. An understanding of the politics of devolved Governments, in particular Wales 

16. A knowledge of the Welsh Language

How to apply:

Please fully read through the requirements of the job before applying and 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 and email address
• 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 submit your application to sam.oliver@libdems.org.uk

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.

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