Lead campaigning in one of the Lib Dems’ most successful local parties.

We hold a big majority on Bath & North East Somerset Council (with 39 councillors) and the MP for Bath. We are looking for a manager to lead our operation through to May 2027 local elections: to defend our Council majority and build campaign capacity.

Role

Managing a team of three Campaign Assistants and many volunteers, you will oversee the strategy, literature, and "ground war" required to keep us winning. We seek someone who:

• Has experience supervising staff and motivating volunteer teams
• Can design high-quality literature and write persuasive copy that wins votes
• Can manage complex projects / budgets in a fast-paced political environment
• Is driven to deliver electoral success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campaign Management

• Implement the plan agreed with the Campaign Team
• Organise canvassing teams, delivery networks, and clerical sessions
• Ensure literature is designed, printed, and delivered on time
• Use our database to target voters effectively and report on progress.

2. Staff & Volunteer Leadership

• Supervise junior staff, providing day-to-day direction, training, and support
• Recruit, train, and retain a diverse team of volunteers
• Be the main point of contact for councillors and activists
• Organise regular action days and social events to build team spirit and momentum.

3. Comms & Design

• Design high-quality leaflets, letters, and tabloids using publishing software
• Draft compelling copy that translates complex local issues into persuasive messages for voters
• Oversee digital channels, ensuring our social media and websites align with wider campaign strategy.

4. Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Council Group leadership, MP for Bath, and PPC for NES&H
• Assist with local fundraising efforts.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects at once
• Experience supervising staff or leading volunteer teams
• Excellent written English and strong proofreading skills
• Competence with MS Office and standard software
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Sympathy with the aims and values of Lib Dems.

Desirable:

• Experience of Affinity Publisher, Adobe InDesign, or similar
• Previous political campaigning (staff or voluntary)
• Familiarity with Lib Dem software.