Hours: 3 days per week (days to be agreed)

An exciting opportunity for a motivated, personable individual to join one of the Liberal Democrats’ most successful local parties. We hold a significant majority on Bath and North East Somerset Council, with 38 councillors representing their communities. Immediate start desirable.

As Campaigns & Volunteer Recruitment Assistant, you will help grow the team that wins elections. Your main focus will be recruiting, welcoming and mobilising new volunteers (leaflet deliverers, canvassers, admin helpers and members) ahead of the 2027 local elections. You will also support the MP for Bath, the PPC for North East Somerset & Hanham, our councillors and candidates in delivering local campaigns. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to learn the full range of campaign skills.

Key Responsibilities

• People are everything to our success. Recruit new volunteers and members, and engage and motivate existing ones, building the team spirit and camaraderie that will create the productive, fun and energetic team we need to run great local campaigns and win elections.
• Help coordinate canvassing sessions, delivery rounds and community engagement.
• Keep accurate volunteer records and use digital campaign tools (training provided).
• Assist with the design, production and delivery of campaign literature.
• Work with councillors, candidates and the MP to identify key local issues.
• Help organise events, VIP visits and campaign launches.

What we’re looking for

• Warmth and confidence working with people, especially volunteers, and comfort with doorstep conversations.
• Strong communication skills, particularly face-to-face.
• A proactive, positive self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Competence with IT tools (email, spreadsheets, databases) and the ability to learn new systems.
• Support for the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Work Pattern
Reporting to the Chair / Chair of Campaigns, this role requires flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work in line with campaign activity. Time off in lieu will be provided. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.