Welsh Chief Executive (WALES)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Hours: Full time
Tenure: Fixed term to May 2021 with the potential for renewal by mutual agreement
Location: Wales/ Cardiff
Closing Date: 17th July 2020
Purpose of the Role
To achieve maximum elected representation and the implementation of Liberal Democratic policies in Wales, the Chief Executive leads the party administration and directs the human, financial and administrative resources of the Party. They will bring energy and outstanding leadership to this crucial job, whilst recognising that the relationships with the Leader (for political leadership) and the President (for operational leadership) have a key role in the direction of the party. The Chief Executive is responsible for all staff employed by the Welsh Liberal Democrats.
It is recommended that you read the full job description before applying for this role.
For questions and further details, and to submit an application, please contact:
Please apply by email attaching:
- A current detailed CV
- A letter of application no more than 2 sides of A4 with a statement of suitability (drawing from the competencies listed in the job
description) and a vision for the role (drawing from the key objectives set out in the job
description) - Details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.
Please let us have details of your current salary and two referees including one from your current employer – if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know.
We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date
Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.
The Liberal Democrats are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Digital Communications Officer (Scotland & Wales)
Responsible to: Head of Campaigns & Elections
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 per annum
Benefit: 8% Employer’s Pension Contribution
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Home based, with travel
Closing Date: 10th July 2020
Purpose of job
To ensure the digital communications of the Welsh and Scottish Liberal Democrat parties, and prominent spokespeople, meet key communications and campaigns objectives
It is recommended that you read the full job description before applying for this role.
For questions and further details, and to submit an application, please contact:
Please apply by email attaching:
- A copy of your CV; including complete work history
- A Covering Letter; no more than 2 pages of A4 in length, indicating clearly how your experience and skills meet the criteria stated in the job and person specification. Please also write your name on top of your supporting statement.
- A completed diversity monitoring form
Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.
Please let us have details of your current salary and two referees including one from your current employer – if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know.
We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date
Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.
The Liberal Democrats are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Federal Appeals Panel (Volunteer)
Responsible to: Chair of the Federal Appeals Panel
Hours: 1 hour per week (This may change depending on the workload)
Tenure: 5 years
Location: Remote Working
Purpose of the Job
To adjudicate over the Party complaints process and matters of the Constitution
The Liberal Democrats - Britain’s voice for a truly open, tolerant, and united society - are seeking fair-minded, curious and insightful volunteers to join the Federal Appeals Panel for a term of five years starting in January 2021. One volunteer will be elected as Chair of the Federal Appeals Panel and if you wish to be considered for this position please specify in your application.
It is recommended that you read the full job description before applying for this role.
For questions and further details, and to submit an application, please contact:
Please apply by email attaching:
- A copy of your CV; including complete work history
- A Covering Letter; no more than 2 pages of A4 in length, indicating clearly how your experience and skills meet the criteria stated in the job and person specification. Please also write your name on top of your supporting statement.
- A completed diversity monitoring form
Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.
Campaigns Manager (Wales)
Responsible to: Head of Campaigns & Elections (England & Wales)
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 per annum
Benefit: 8% Employer’s Pension Contribution
Tenure: Permanent
Location: Home based, with travel
Closing Date: 10th July 2020
Purpose of job
To deliver election success in priority areas across Wales, with a clear objective of putting “more gold on the map” – be it Lib Dem MPs, Lib Dem MSs, Lib Dem-led Councils or Lib Dem PCCs – based on a programme of work jointly agreed between the Federal and Welsh Parties.
It is recommended that you read the full job description before applying for this role.
For questions and further details, and to submit an application, please contact:
Please apply by email attaching:
- A copy of your CV; including complete work history
- A Covering Letter; no more than 2 pages of A4 in length, indicating clearly how your experience and skills meet the criteria stated in the job and person specification. Please also write your name on top of your supporting statement.
- A completed diversity monitoring form
Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.
Please let us have details of your current salary and two referees including one from your current employer – if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know.
We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date
Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.
The Liberal Democrats are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Campaigns Manager (Scotland)
Responsible to: Head of Campaigns & Elections (Scotland)
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 per annum
Benefit: 8% Employer’s Pension Contribution
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Home based, with travel
Purpose of job
To deliver election success in priority areas across Scotland, with a clear objective of putting “more gold on the map” – be it Lib Dem MPs, MSPs, Lib Dem-led Councils and Lib Dem councillors.
It is recommended that you read the full job description before applying for this role.
For questions and further details, and to submit an application, please contact:
Please apply by email attaching:
- A copy of your CV; including complete work history
- A Covering Letter; no more than 2 pages of A4 in length, indicating clearly how your experience and skills meet the criteria stated in the job and person specification. Please also write your name on top of your supporting statement.
- A completed diversity monitoring form
Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.
Please let us have details of your current salary and two referees including one from your current employer – if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know.
We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date
Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.
The Liberal Democrats are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Deputy Head of Policy
Job Title: Deputy Head of Policy
Responsible to: Head of Policy
Salary: £30-35k depending on experience
Benefit: 8% Employer’s Pension Contribution
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Tenure: Permanent
Location: HQ, Westminster, London SW1P (Some scope for working from home 1 or 2 days a week)
Purpose of job
The Deputy Head of Policy has a key role in leading and coordinating the development of policy for the Liberal Democrats – working with the Party’s Federal Policy Committee, working groups and Conference, Parliamentary spokespeople and other staff in LDHQ and the wider party. They will in particular lead on expanding the party’s online policy engagement.
Membership Manager
Job Title: Membership Manager
Responsible to: Head of Membership & Engagement
Salary: Up to £32K depending on experience
Benefit: 8% employer’s pension contribution
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Tenure: Temporary – 6 months
Location: Lib Dem HQ, Westminster, London, SW1P 3AE or Remote
Purpose of job
To work with local, regional, state parties and party bodies to grow and empower the party’s membership and work with colleagues across the professional and volunteer party to develop and run a best-in-class volunteer training program to empower key volunteers to run brilliant local parties.
HR Adviser
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: HR Adviser
Responsible to: Head of People
Salary: Up to £30K depending on experience
Benefit: 8% Employer’s Pension Contribution
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Ternure: Permanent
Location: Lib Dems HQ, Westminster, London SW1P
Purpose of the job
This role will provide advice to managers across LDHQ and coordinate all activity linked to the employee life cycle. The Adviser will also work on projects to improve the employee experience and administrate payroll. This role will also support the HR Standards Officer.
Mole Valley and Guildford Organiser
Job Title: Mole Valley and Guildford Organiser
Working For: South East Region Liberal Democrats
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000, dependant on experience
Hours: 37.5 per week
Tenure: Contract, initially a 6 month period
Location: Surrey
Purpose of job
This is a new temporary post for the 2021 Surrey County Council and Mole Valley district elections. Starting at the beginning of September, the employment will initially last 6 months. It is possible that the position will be extended, which may include working with other Surrey Local Parties.
2021 sees Mole Valley defending its control of the District Council and the Surrey County elections are an exciting opportunity for the Liberal Democrats across Surrey.
The role is to act as the organiser, helping to build and grow both local parties to enable continued success in 2021 elections and beyond.
Director of Strategy, Research and Messaging
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Director of Strategy, Research and Messaging
Responsible to: CEO
Salary: Competitive
Tenure: Permanent
Benefit: 8% Employer’s Pension Contribution
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Location: At least 3 times a week in Central London
PURPOSE OF JOB
You will make sure we have a clear strategy for winning future elections, that is understood and owned by the party as a whole.
You will make sure we understand and speak to people’s hopes and concerns, through building and leading world-class research, insight and feedback loops.
You will make sure our political positioning and messaging is relevant, timely and cuts through.
