Job Description

Job title:

Campaign Manager, Campaign for Compulsory Voting

Location:

London

Salary:

36,000 per annum

Hours:

Full time

Length of contract:

September 2025 - 31 February 2026, with the possibility of extension

Job details

The Constitution Society is an independent, non-party educational foundation that works to promote informed debate about constitutional reform. The Constitution Society currently supports the Campaign for Compulsory Voting, which launched in July 2025: https://compulsoryvoting.org.uk

The Campaign for Compulsory Voting works to promote the idea of compulsory voting, and to push for its introduction for UK general elections.

The Constitution Society is now looking to hire a proactive, well-organised, and politically astute individual to take over the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Campaign for Compulsory Voting. The Campaign Manager will be based in London.

This role offers the opportunity to help build the campaign from the ground up and work for fairer,
more representative democracy in the UK.

Specific duties will include

Making the case for compulsory voting in a wide variety of different forums Developing and implementing a parliamentary outreach strategy Cultivating a network of high-profile supporters Media outreach and engagement Managing and updating the campaign website Organising public events Managing social media campaigning Database management

Essential criteria

Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to work independently and balance
multiple projects with competing deadlines

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and manage relationships with
external supporters and stakeholders

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and
engaging briefings and press releases, accessible to politicians, policy-makers, the media and
the wider public

A highly developed understanding of UK politics, including issues of constitutional and
democratic reform, and the case for compulsory voting

Previous experience of organising events Previous experience in campaigning

Desirable criteria

Previous experience of parliamentary procedure or as part of a political party Experience utilising a range of social media platforms to deliver key messages Proficiency in database management Proficiency with video editing software and graphics software

Application details

Candidates are asked to submit:

A cover letter A 2-page C.V. A 500 word briefing on compulsory voting, aimed at MPs

These must be combined into a single document and attached in either Word or PDF.

Closing date:

20 August 2025

Interview/Start dates:

Interviews will be held in London on 28 August 2025, with a
September start date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Applications will only be accepted when the full application document is submitted via email to: info@constitutionsoc.org.uk. Will you submit the application separately via email?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025