Job Title: Campaign Organiser and Communications Officer
Working For: Maidenhead Liberal Democrats & Joshua Reynolds MP
Split: 60:40 Campaigns Organiser: Communications Officer
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000
Length of Contract: Permanent with 6-month probation
Job Details
Joshua Reynolds and Maidenhead Liberal Democrats are recruiting a campaign organiser and communications officer. You will work for Maidenhead Liberal Democrats organising campaigns and volunteers for the MP & local elections and for the MP’s Parliamentary office on communications on constituency, non-party political matters.
As Campaign Organiser you will:
- Build campaigning and organisational capability, including recruiting members and volunteers.
- Manage and maintain the team of volunteers across all aspects of campaigning.
- Organise the delivery of the campaign plan.
- Plan and support fundraising, including campaigns and events.
- Design and deliver a programme of doorstep communication with voters.
- Attend relevant conferences, training and other meetings as required.
As Communications Officer you will:
- Develop and own media strategies and plans
- Produce press releases, liaise with media outlets, meeting deadlines as appropriate.
- Establish, monitor and update a social media and online presence in the constituency.
- Produce online graphics and video content, as well as publicising surgeries and news alerts etc.
- Follow up on social media queries and comments.
- Monitor media coverage.
Essential Criteria
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead, mobilise and manage volunteers
- Strong personal organisation
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to manage own workload
- Excellent written communication skills
- Familiarity with current issues in UK politics
- Sympathy with values of the Liberal Democrats
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of delivering Liberal Democrat campaigns
- Previous communications experience
- Experience of Liberal Democrat software and databases
- Driving license and access to a vehicle for business use
Interview: First stage interviews 11th-13th September.
Final interviews 18th-20th September
Application Details: Applications should include a CV and covering letter. Email subject line “Application for Campaign Organiser / Communications Office”
Please email applications to joshua.reynolds.mp@parliament.uk
Closing Date: 10th September