The Independent Group is looking to recruit an Organiser to play a leading role in delivering public engagement activity for the Group. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Organiser who supports the aims and values of the Group and wants to be involved in helping to change politics for the better.

The Organiser will work as part of the Campaigns and Field team, reporting directly to the Head of Campaigns and Field. The Organiser will play an integral role in delivering the national public engagement programme and other campaigns for The Independent Group.

The Organiser will:

• Manage volunteers using a volunteer database
• Support the planning and delivery of high quality events
• Work with colleagues to produce content for social media and coordinate other campaign activity
• Support the social media and press team as required

The successful applicant will be at times expected to work out of hours and on weekends when operational priorities require it.

In addition to these responsibilities, the Organiser will by expected to carry out any other reasonable duty as required by the Head of Campaigns and Field.

Skills and experience

Required:

• Experience of working in politics at a local or regional level
• Experience of organising events
• Experience of working with volunteers

Desirable:

• Experience of managing volunteer databases

Person specification

The successful applicant must:

• Be able to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Be a team player with a positive attitude, always willing to support members of the wider team
• Be flexible and adaptable to ensure deadlines are met
• Be a motivated self-starter 
• Subscribe to the aims and values of The Independent Group