Key responsibilities

1. Provide political advice on agreed policy areas to the party’s spokespeople.
2. Work with the Leader and spokespeople to identify political opportunities and develop effective policies and messages to maximise those opportunities.
3. Brief MPs and other spokespeople for media appearances.
4. Write speeches, op-eds and media comments for spokespeople.
5. Work with colleagues and spokespeople to develop issue-based campaigns for the party to run.
6. Work with Parliamentary spokespeople to respond to legislation relevant to agreed policy areas, including identifying political priorities.
7. Conduct research to generate media stories that can garner both national and regional coverage to promote, support and benefit the party.
8. Work with the party’s policy unit and working groups to develop new policies.
9. Build links with external advocacy and campaign groups to promote key issues, campaigns and policy relevant to the party’s priorities.

Person specification

We are looking for an experienced candidate who can combine an understanding of UK politics, policy, campaigning, the media, and the workings of both Houses of Parliament.

This position would suit a dynamic, highly organised individual with sound political judgement who thrives in a fast-paced and often pressured environment.

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is excited to play a leading role in shaping how the Liberal Democrats move forward following our historic General Election result.

Successful candidates will need to show they have the confidence to take initiative and make quick judgments, the ability to juggle a demanding workload, and to be a team player.

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of the current political environment and the key discussions the country and the Liberal Democrats will need to engage in over the coming months and years.