Incumbency Protection and Insights Manager

Location: Westminster and Central London, with the opportunity to work from home at least one day per week

Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to: Head of Best Practice

Salary: £35,366 to £41,831

Closing date: Rolling – applications reviewed on receipt

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to support and showcase the work of Liberal Democrat MPs during a pivotal parliamentary term -  shaping how we build, share and sustain best practice across the party.

As Incumbency Protection and Insights Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of our Westminster operations, working directly with our 72 MPs, alongside experienced colleagues in Parliament and LDHQ. Your role will be to help MPs and their teams build on their strengths, operate with maximum effectiveness, and make the most of the opportunities of incumbency.

You’ll identify and elevate the most impactful ways of working, turning insight into action and feeding this learning into training, resources and strategic thinking across the party. It’s a role for someone with sharp political judgement, excellent people skills, and a drive to make systems work better, all while helping Liberal Democrat MPs deliver for their communities.

This is a role for someone with outstanding political awareness, a sharp strategic mind, and a flair for helping others raise their game.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of the MP Incumbency Protection workstream, working closely with LDHQ and parliamentary colleagues to ensure our MPs have the tools and insight they need to thrive in post.
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Campaigns Department, LDHQ, IPSA, and the Commons Whips Team, to ensure MPs and their staff teams receive timely, accurate, and practical guidance.
• Build deep and trusting relationships with MPs and their staff, providing day-to-day advice on regulation, performance, and office operations.
• Support the rollout of a coordinated training and development offer, tailored to both MPs and their teams, designed to embed best practice and maximise their impact.
• Identify, capture, and share the best of what works, using case studies, data, and performance insights to inspire improvement across the parliamentary party.
• Track and analyse key performance indicators, and present findings clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent strategic and political judgement, with the ability to navigate complex environments confidently.
• Outstanding communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal, including experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace.
• A curious and analytical mindset, comfortable testing ideas, interpreting data, and drawing actionable insights.
• A confident self-starter, capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude and a track record of driving improvement and innovation.
  
   

Desirable

• A strong understanding of the political landscape and the role of MPs.
• Experience working with or within political offices, campaigns, or membership organisations.
• Familiarity with the work of IPSA and the broader parliamentary framework.
• Experience working with volunteers and building high-performing teams.
• Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A CV (max two pages)
• A cover letter (max one A4 page) outlining why you're interested in the role and how your experience fits
• The party’s Equality and Diversity Monitoring Forms
  
   

Email your application to: sarah.morris@libdems.org.uk 

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date.

Additional Information

• You must have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to sponsor work permits.
• If you require reasonable adjustments during any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
• Please include your current salary and the contact details of two referees (including your current employer – we will not contact them without your permission).

Equity, Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Everyone should feel welcome, supported, and able to thrive – regardless of background or identity.