Campaign Lab is a network of technologists and campaigners focused on campaign innovation. It operates through a small paid team, a committed group of volunteers, and a network of campaigners, technologists and organisations.We research, invent, test and embed effective tools and practices to strengthen progressive campaigning. Work includes applied research, pilot projects, hackdays and partnerships with representatives, campaigners and trade unions.

The Deputy Director is a senior leadership role, working closely with the Managing Director to support the strategic direction, organisational development and external positioning of Campaign Lab.
The DD will deputise for the MD in funding, strategy and partnership settings and will take ownership of internal leadership responsibilities to ensure the organisation is well-run, focused and resilient.

This is a hands-on role for someone comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels in a small, politically engaged organisation.

Responsibilities

Leadership and deputising

• Act as a senior organisational leader, supporting the MD in setting direction, priorities and culture.
• Deputise for the MD in funding discussions, strategy meetings and external engagements where appropriate.
• Support organisational strategy development and annual planning, translating priorities into clear delivery plans.

Management and team leadership

• Lead and develop one of Campaign Lab’s core functions, either:
• Research, including line management of the Research Manager and oversight of research delivery and quality; or
• Community, partnerships, communications and events, including line management of the relevant manager and oversight of external engagement and profile.
• Work with the MD to ensure clarity of roles, decision-making and accountability across the organisation.

Operations and funding

• Take responsibility for strengthening organisational systems and ways of working, building on recent organisational development work.
• Support effective project planning, resourcing and prioritisation across programmes.
• Ensure internal processes support delivery, transparency and sustainability without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Contribute to fundraising strategy and support the development of proposals and funder relationships.
• Support the MD to maintain strong relationships across the progressive ecosystem.