It is expected that the Constituency Organiser will need to work some evenings and weekends by agreement.

Key responsibilities:

• Support our Campaign Committee, taking the lead arranging and delivering canvass, delivery, and clerical sessions, according to our campaign plan
• Lead and manage volunteers to assist in delivering elements of the campaign plan
• Support and contribute to the development of the campaign plan, and monitor and report back on its delivery
• Lead in planning and delivering on the recruitment of new members and volunteers
• Lead engagement efforts to keep supporters informed of events, campaigns & fundraising, including coordination of phone banking
• Support the work of our fundraising team, helping with organisation, promotion and logistics
• Plan, organise and lead/assist with member and volunteer training and development
• Co-ordinating between the Local Party Executive, Constituency Campaign Team, Lib Dem HQ/Regional staff, Councillors, MP, and MP’s office as appropriate
• Assist with the design, production, printing, management & distribution of literature

Skills & experience:

Essential:
• Evidence of a passion for politics
• Sympathy with the values and mission of the Liberal Democrats
• Evidence of outstanding organisational skills
• Experience working with volunteers, or with large teams
• Willingness to talk to people on the phone, knock on doors and speak to people on stalls, at events etc
• Confident user of IT, proficient in office programs and comfortable with managing and using data, and willing to learn new software including Affinity Publisher/Designer/Photo and online databases
• Very strong written and oral communication skills
• Pro-active self-starter, able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and bring forward your own ideas to your tasks
• Due to the rural nature of the Honiton & Sidmouth constituency, a full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle is required for this role

Desirable:
• Experience in a campaigning role, preferably in politics
• Experience managing teams, volunteer or otherwise
• Understanding of what makes effective political messaging
• Flexibility to work additional hours around elections