Deputy Head of Tours & Operations

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Head of Tours & Operations to join their dynamic team in London. This pivotal role involves planning and delivering key political engagements, managing logistics for events, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, a knack for creative problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities. With generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful political initiatives while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25-day annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Additional leave for marriage/civil partnership

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cultural and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in event management and delivery.
• Sound knowledge of current affairs and political awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver shadow ministerial visits with MPs and candidates.
• Logistics and organization of travel arrangements for events.
• Prepare election visit strategies and oversee conference agenda.

Skills

Relationship Building

Creative Problem Solving

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Client:

The Conservative Party

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

As a key member of the Tours & Operations Team, this role delivers both an ongoing programme of ‘business-as-usual’ engagements for the Party Leader and the Shadow Cabinet and, in parallel, updates a comprehensive nationwide database of prospective visits that can be utilised during election campaigns.

Role responsibilities

• Plan and deliver shadow ministerial visits, working with MPs, candidates and the Leader’s Office to programme political engagement and visits.
• Preparation, planning, organisation and delivery of Conservative Party events, tours and visits.
• Proactive interaction with the media to ensure publicity for Conservative Party events, tours and visits.
• Accompanying and staffing Conservative Party events, tours and visits.
• Logistics and organisation of travel arrangements for Party events, tours and visits.
• Help prepare election visits strategies, including a planned list of visits, big set piece events and shadow ministerial engagement.
• Work with the Conference team to prepare and deliver the Conference agenda for the Leader, while overseeing the delivery of shadow ministerial involvement.

Other

• Assist with ad-hoc projects as required by the needs of the team and the Party.
• Provide holiday cover for other members of the team in accordance with the holiday cover schedule.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders
• Keep any professional qualifications up to date.

Professional experience and qualifications

• Experience of event management and delivery
• Prior political experience not essential however a sound knowledge of current affairs and political awareness is essential

Skills required

• Excellent relationship building and influencing skills with the ability to tailor message and style appropriately
• Creative, with a strong ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to problems and opportunities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to organise and prioritise a demanding workload personally
• A personal commitment to the values of the Conservative Party

What benefits do you get working at CCHQ?

Here at CCHQ, we value our colleagues and the work they do for us.

In return we offer a wide variety of benefits for our colleagues that you can utilise including;

• Generous 25-day annual leave, pro-rated for part time staff and all UK bank holidays off.
• Flexible working opportunities
• 3 days additional leave in the year if you marry or enter a civil partnership.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• A variety of other cultural and lifestyle benefits, aimed at promoting a positive work/life balance.