Campaigns Organiser

Liberal Democrats; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A political organization in Salisbury is looking for a Campaigns Organiser to build volunteer infrastructure, design campaign materials, and coordinate campaign activities. The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills, experience in managing volunteers, and a passion for political campaigns. This full-time position offers the chance to make a significant impact in upcoming elections.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Willingness to recruit and manage volunteers.
• Experience in election campaigns and management.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with volunteers about upcoming campaign activities.
• Lead volunteer recruitment and retention efforts.
• Plan and coordinate member training and events.

Skills

Effective communication

Volunteer management

Resilience

Team motivation

Prioritization

Job description

Overview

Do you want to make the world around you a better place to live? Do you want to see your values making a real difference in peoples' lives? Do you want to work with and support the Lib Dem run council? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, this role may be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Liberal Democrats are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person who can play a key role in building volunteer infrastructure, creating leaflets and organising doorstep activity to support our fast-paced campaign. This job is pivotal to our success in the next set of Wiltshire Council elections and for helping develop our chances in the parliamentary seats of Salisbury and South West Wiltshire.

Responsibilities

• As Campaigns Organiser, communicate with volunteers about upcoming campaign activities, recruit and triage new volunteers, design and arrange distribution for campaign leaflets, coordinate constituency door knocking efforts, and work with respective campaign teams to steer campaigning efforts.
• Lead volunteer recruitment and capacity building/retainment processes in South West Wiltshire, Salisbury and East Wiltshire to ensure a motivated and well-trained network of deliverers, canvassers and clerical helpers.
• Contribute to the literature schedule planning and provide input to copy editing, design, proofing and approval, and print and distribution of 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.
• Coordinate and support membership recruitment and engagement strategy.
• Respond to tasks with strong communication, a welcoming attitude, and the confidence to engage volunteers.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with and maintain the confidence of a wide variety of stakeholders.
• 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 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, and ability to delegate effectively.
• Sympathetic to Liberal Democrat aims and 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 websites, ability to use desktop publishing, video subtitling.
• Ability to spot issues with campaigning potential and work with the local media to generate positive coverage for the party and its representatives.
• Possession of driving licence and access to a vehicle, given the geographical nature of the Constituency being suburban and rural.

Additional Details

• Days: Full-time (we would consider less than full time for a strong candidate). It is expected that the Campaigns Organiser will work to assist evening and weekend campaign activities by agreement.
• Tenure: Fixed term to October 2026 with the intention of extension subject to a three month probation period.