Campaigns Assistant
Job Title: Campaigns Assistant
Salary range: £24,570 per annum
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Days: Full-time. It is expected that the Campaigns Assistant will work to assist evening and
weekend campaign activities by agreement
Tenure: 13 weeks
Closing date: Wednesday 5 th February. Please note: successful applications MUST start
ASAP. Please indicate possible start date.
Purpose of the job:
The Liberal Democrats are offering an exciting opportunity to gain skills and knowledge to pave the way for a career in political campaigning. The 2025 Field Campaign Assistant Programme will give interns the opportunity to play a central role as part of the Campaign Team in a key West Country-based Liberal Democrat seat in the run-up to and including a crucial set of elections, as well as benefiting from an “Introduction to campaigning” course, where you’ll learn the skills involved in being an effective field campaigner. We will also cover your reasonable travel costs.
By the end of this 13-week programme, Assistants will have a strong grounding in the skills needed for a career in political campaigning with the Liberal Democrats. They will also receive training to develop general skills that can be used in any workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Working in an exhilarating, fast-paced campaign office in one of our West Country constituencies, your mission will be working to help gain control and win council seats in crucial 2025 local elections.
No two days will ever be the same. Your role will be ‘hands on’ and require you to have a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn the huge range of skills involved in political campaigning.
Your duties will vary but will include helping our Constituency Organisers plan and execute all aspects of their local campaigns, from leading and supporting canvassing teams, organising volunteers, producing and delivering campaign literature, using our sophisticated suite on digital campaign tools and supporting events across Wiltshire. You will also support our internal administration and communications, policy preparation and research, social media and press communications.
Person specification
1. Demonstrable interest in UK politics.
2. Demonstrable track record of leadership and teamwork.
3. Willingness to pitch in, possessing an enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude.
4. Able communicator.
5. Demonstrable ability to prioritise.
6. Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.
7. Ability to take on new tasks with initiative.
8. Ability to work with a range of stakeholders and work independently.
9. Politically astute.
10. Sympathetic with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.
Starting date: ASAP.
How to apply:
Please read through the Full Job Description to learn more about the role before applying. Then proceed with your application.
1) A copy of your CV; including complete work history and relevant experiences.
2) A covering letter; no more than 2 pages of A4, indicating clearly how your experience and skills meet the criteria stated in the job and person specification.
Applications should be sent to billy.thompson@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 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.
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