Bath and North East Somerset Liberal Democrats are looking for an enthusiastic people person to work with and help recruit volunteers to join their local campaign team.

The successful individual will have the opportunity to help run a double election, defending a long-standing Liberal Democrat Parliamentary seat with a new candidate at the 2015 General Election, and helping the Liberal Democrats increase their current control of the Council.

The successful candidate will be highly personable, have excellent communication skills and telephone manner, and have the ability to inspire individuals and groups.

Key roles and responsibilities:

1. To coordinate and drive the identification, recruitment, training, development, motivation and retention of members and volunteers to mutually agreed targets.
2. To oversee the organisation of volunteers to deliver the constituency campaign plan.
3. To advise the line manager, as appropriate, on organisational, communication, and/or maintenance priorities which may benefit the smooth running of the campaign.
4. To undertake such training as is recommended to develop and update required skills
5. To undertake such other duties as the line manager may require to further effective communication, campaigning and organisation in the district.

Additional notes:

The post is a fixed-term contract until June 2015.
The post operates on a full-time basis, 40 hours per work, but actual daily working hours and days are flexible.
The post will involve regular evening and weekend working, for which time off in lieu will be available.