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Reference: 99955

Date Added: 7 August 2026
Closing Date: 17 August 2026

Job Title: Candidates' Office Administrator

Working For: Liberal Democrats

Location: London

Salary: £28,860 (FTE)

Length of Contract: Fixed Term

Job Details

Essential Skills and Experience

Administration & Operational Support

● Proven experience in an administrative or coordination role, supporting complex processes or projects.

● Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

● Strong attention to detail, with a track record of delivering accurate work to agreed schedules.

Data & Systems

● Experience in maintaining databases or structured records, with a high level of accuracy and consistency.

● Confidence using digital tools such as spreadsheets, shared document systems and online platforms.

● Understanding of good data-handling practice, including confidentiality and data protection principles.

Process Delivery

● Ability to follow defined processes and procedures consistently, while flagging issues or anomalies.

● Experience in ensuring the right information is available to support operational delivery.

● Ability to coordinate logistics such as mailings, meeting arrangements or online events.

Support & Stakeholder Interaction

● Experience of providing day-to-day support to colleagues, volunteers or external stakeholders.

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to respond clearly and professionally to queries on the phone, in person and via email.

● Ability to recognise when issues need to be escalated and to do so appropriately.

Professionalism & Values

● High levels of discretion and integrity, particularly when handling sensitive or personal information.

● Commitment to the values of the Liberal Democrats.

● Reliable, dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable Skills and Experience

● Experience supporting elections, selections or other time-critical democratic processes.

● Familiarity with membership organisations or political parties.

● Experience in supporting electronic ballots, online hustings or secure digital meetings.

● Experience of working with CRM systems or membership databases.

● Experience in coordinating member communications or mailings.

Closing Date: 17 August 2026

Interview/Start Dates

https://www.libdems.org.uk/work-for-us/federal-vacancy/candidates-office-administrator-1

Application Details

Please read through the job requirements in full before applying, then proceed with your application.

● A full CV of no more than two pages, including a telephone number and email address;

● A covering letter (no more than one A4 page) setting out why you want the job and how your experience and skills are relevant to it;

● To be considered for this position, please submit your application to recruitment@libdems.org.uk 

We will review applications as they come in and reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

 

Website: https://www.libdems.org.uk/

Additional Notes