Job Responsibilities
* Support our Core Campaign Team, taking the lead arranging and delivering canvass, delivery, and clerical sessions, according to our campaign plan.
* Lead and manage volunteers to assist in delivering elements of the campaign plan.
* Support and contribute to the development of the campaign plan, and monitor and report back on its delivery.
* Lead in planning and delivering on the recruitment of new members and volunteers.
* Lead engagement efforts to keep supporters informed of events, campaigns & fundraising, including coordination of phone banking.
* Support the work of our fundraising team, helping with organisation, promotion and logistics.
* Be a prompt conduit for information, connecting campaign leads with volunteers.
* Plan, organise and lead/assist with member and volunteer training and development.
* Co-ordinate between the Local Party Executive, Core Campaign Team, Lib Dem HQ/Regional/Local staff, Councillors, MP, and MP's office as appropriate.
* Assist with the design, production, printing, management & distribution of literature.
* Keep immaculate records & databases.
Essential Requirements
* Evidence of a passion for politics.
* Sympathy with the values and mission of the Liberal Democrats.
* Evidence of outstanding organisational skills.
* Experience working with volunteers, or with large teams.
* Willingness to talk to people on the phone, knock on doors and speak to people on stalls, at events etc.
* Confident user of IT, proficient in office programs and comfortable with managing and using data, and willing to learn new software including Affinity Publisher/Designer/Photo and online databases.
* Very strong written and oral communication skills.
* Pro-active self-starter, able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and bring forward your own ideas to your tasks.
* A full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle is required for this role.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience in a campaigning role, preferably in politics.
* Experience managing teams, volunteer or otherwise.
* Understanding of what makes effective political messaging.
* Flexibility to work additional hours around elections.
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