Liberal Democrats Campaigns Organiser (Thornbury and Yate)

Job Title: Liberal Democrats Campaigns Organiser (Thornbury and Yate)

Salary range: £25,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Hybrid

Days: Full-time. It is expected that the Campaigns Organiser will work to assist evening and weekend campaign activities by agreement.

Tenure: Fixed term to June 2027 with the intention of extension subject to a three month probation period.

Responsible to: The designated Regional Campaigns Manager

Closing date: Monday 6th January 4pm

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the volunteer recruitment and capacity building/retainment processes in Thornbury and Yate to ensure we have a motivated and well-trained volunteer network of deliverers, canvassers and clerical helpers.
• Contribute to the literature schedule planning and provide key input to copy editing, design, proofing and approval, and print and distribution of regular artworked leaflets, direct mail letters and emails to members, supporters and voters.
• Campaign budgeting and financial management in liaison with the Treasurer/Election Agents.
• Plan and coordinate member and volunteer training, volunteer and capacity-building action days and constituency events.
• Designing and delivering an ongoing programme of communication to champion Liberal Democrat policy and achievements across South Gloucestershire
• Coordinate and support membership recruitment and engagement strategy

Person specification

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with and maintain the confidence of a wide variety of stakeholders.
• A willingness to recruit, mobilise and manage volunteers effectively.
• Demonstrate a can-do attitude and resilience in pressured/difficult situations.
• Understanding and experience of election campaigns and management.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team of people and work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to work unsupervised and effectively prioritise from a wide variety of tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Sympathetic to Liberal Democrat aims and/or values

Desirable

• Knowledge of the local area, its politics and local communities.
• Ability to produce effective political literature.
• Good digital skills and willingness to learn new software/apps and media: social media, ability to update web sites, ability to use a variety of specialised software e.g. desktop publishing, video subtitling.
• Ability to spot issues with campaigning potential.
• Ability to work with the local media and generate positive coverage for the party and it’s representatives.
• Possession of driving licence and access to a vehicle, given the geographical nature of the Constituency.

Starting date: ASAP

How to apply:

Please read through the Full Job Description to learn more about the role before applying and take a few minutes to complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Forms. Then proceed with your application.

● A full CV and including contact information

● A covering letter of no more than two pages 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 Billy Thompson at billy.thompson@libdems.org.uk (Campaigns Manager Western Counties)

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.

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.