Job Description

9 Sep 2025

Working For:

Honiton, Sidmouth & Tiverton Liberal Democrats

Location:

Tiverton

Salary:

24,570 - 30,000 full time equivalent depending on experience; pro-rata for 3 days (22.5 hours) per week to start.

Length of Contract:

Fixed-term contract basis for 12 months initially with intent to renew; six month probationary period



Job Details



We're looking for an enthusiastic, driven, and organised individual to support our campaigning in the Tiverton & Minehead constituency in the run-up to local elections in 2027 and the subsequent General Election.



Alongside our Campaign Team and Regional Campaign Manager, this role will see you working right at the heart of local politics. You'll be part of an ambitious team determined to 'put more gold on the map', helping to advance both constituency and council campaigns by working closely with councillors, candidates, volunteers, and our MP Rachel Gilmour to deliver campaigns on the ground and to develop and grow our team.



If you're a proactive and people-oriented person, excited by the opportunity to help grow, build, and lead our team, then we'd love to hear from you.

The role's key responsibilities include:

Supporting our Campaign Team, taking the lead arranging and delivering canvass, delivery, and clerical sessions, according to our campaign plan

Being a prompt conduit for information, connecting campaign leads with volunteers

Leading and managing volunteers to assist in delivering elements of the campaign plan

Supporting and contributing to the development of the campaign plan, and monitoring and reporting back on its delivery

Leading in planning and delivering on the recruitment of new members and volunteers

Leading engagement efforts to keep supporters informed of events, campaigns & fundraising, including coordination of phone banking

Keeping immaculate records and databases

Planning, organising and leading/assisting with member and volunteer training and development

Co-ordinating between the Local Party Executive, Constituency Campaign Team, Lib Dem HQ/Regional staff, Councillors, MP, and MP's office as appropriate

Assisting with the design, production, printing, management & distribution of literature



Please note that it is expected that the Constituency Organiser will need to work some evenings and weekends by agreement.

Skills & experience:

Essential:

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

Due to the rural nature of the Honiton & Sidmouth constituency, a full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle is required for this role

Desirable:

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



This role is not suitable for applicants who exclusively wish to work remotely, however some remote working is possible once established within the team. Your travel to your regular place of work in the constituency cannot be subsidised or reimbursed.



Application Details



Please apply by email to Todd Olive, Campaigns Manager (Devon & Cornwall), at todd.olive@libdems.org.uk with the subject line "Application - Tiverton & Minehead Constituency Organiser", attaching:



Your CV of no more than two sides of A4, including contact details for two recent referees

A cover letter of no more than one side of A4 setting out why you are applying and any relevant organising experience.



The closing date for applications to be received is Tuesday 30th September 2025, 5pm, with interviews to be held as soon as possible following closing - though please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.



Should you wish to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please get in touch with Todd Olive, Campaigns Manager (Devon & Cornwall), at todd.olive@libdems.org.uk.



Applicants are warmly invited to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process. 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.

Please note:

we will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK.