Campaign Organiser and Communications Officer (Maidenhead)

Job Title: Campaign Organiser and Communications Officer

Working For: Maidenhead Liberal Democrats & Joshua Reynolds MP

Split: 60:40 Campaigns Organiser: Communications Officer

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000

Length of Contract: Permanent with 6-month probation

Job Details

Joshua Reynolds and Maidenhead Liberal Democrats are recruiting a campaign organiser and communications officer. You will work for Maidenhead Liberal Democrats organising campaigns and volunteers for the MP & local elections and for the MP’s Parliamentary office on communications on constituency, non-party political matters.

As Campaign Organiser you will:

• Build campaigning and organisational capability, including recruiting members and volunteers.
• Manage and maintain the team of volunteers across all aspects of campaigning.
• Organise the delivery of the campaign plan.
• Plan and support fundraising, including campaigns and events.
• Design and deliver a programme of doorstep communication with voters.
• Attend relevant conferences, training and other meetings as required.

As Communications Officer you will:

• Develop and own media strategies and plans
• Produce press releases, liaise with media outlets, meeting deadlines as appropriate.
• Establish, monitor and update a social media and online presence in the constituency.
• Produce online graphics and video content, as well as publicising surgeries and news alerts etc.
• Follow up on social media queries and comments.
• Monitor media coverage.

Essential Criteria

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead, mobilise and manage volunteers
• Strong personal organisation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to manage own workload
• Excellent written communication skills
• Familiarity with current issues in UK politics
• Sympathy with values of the Liberal Democrats

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of delivering Liberal Democrat campaigns
• Previous communications experience
• Experience of Liberal Democrat software and databases
• Driving license and access to a vehicle for business use

Interview: 

First stage interviews 11^th-13^th September.

Final interviews 18^th-20^th September

Application Details:

Applications should include a CV and covering letter. Email subject line “Application for Campaign Organiser / Communications Office”

Please email applications to joshua.reynolds.mp@parliament.uk

Closing Date: 10^th September