Policy Manager

JOB SPECIFICATION 

Job Title: Policy Manager

Responsible to: Head of Policy 

Salary: £30k

Benefit: Statutory pension

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Tenure: Permanent 

Location: London-based but with some scope for remote working

Purpose of job 

The Policy Manager has a key role in leading and coordinating the development of policy for the Liberal Democrats – working with the Party’s Federal Policy Committee, working groups and Conference, Parliamentary spokespeople and other staff in LDHQ and the wider party. They will in particular lead on expanding the party’s online policy engagement. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Supporting the generation of distinctive Liberal Democrat policy ideas both to influence the national policy debate during this Parliament, and to include in the next General Election manifesto.
• Working with the Federal Policy Committee to deliver their programme of policy  development from working group to conference, including through managing a number of policy working groups.
• Driving an enhanced effort at wider policy consultation and discussion, in particular  using online tools, embracing both party members and wider members of civil  society.
• Working with Parliamentary Advisers to provide spokespeople with support in their  role in leading policy development within the party. 
• Supporting internal and external communications by working closely with  colleagues in LDHQ, in particular in the Media, Digital and Membership teams.
• Promoting the image of the Party by undertaking a strategic approach to engaging  with NGOs, think tanks and other bodies with a policy interest.
• Supporting the policy aspects of the Federal Conference, including a requirement to attend all conferences.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are looking for a self-starter with political judgement and a strong understanding of Liberal Democrat values, who is keen to develop their career in policy.

The successful candidate will have the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, to assimilate and process policy ideas rapidly, and to write fluently and coherently. They will need to demonstrate the ability to generate ideas, manage several projects simultaneously and facilitate online policy consultation and discussion both within the Party and across civil society groups.

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Political awareness and understanding of and sympathy with Liberal Democrat values and policy.
• Ability to facilitate online policy consultation and discussion both within the Party and across civil society groups, both to engage supporters and crowdsource policy ideas.
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders with internal and external stakeholders
• Project management, working to deadlines with minimal supervision, co-ordinating inputs from others and handling multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to assimilate and process new and complex policy material quickly.
• Ability to write fluently and coherently, bringing together complex policy issues and proposals in a way that can be readily communicated to the public.

Desirable Skills and Experience 

• Experience of conducting online consultations or events.
• Experience of a membership based organisation.
• Experience of work in Parliament, government, NGO or think tank. 

Closing date: 5pm Friday 22nd November 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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 recruitment@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.
• We will not notify applicants if their application has been unsuccessful at the 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.