An excellent opportunity has arisen for an energetic and enthusiastic people person to become the Volunteers and Fundraising Organiser to Berwick upon Tweed Constituency Liberal Democrats.
Berwick upon Tweed constituency has a long and proud tradition of Liberal Democrat electoral success under the leadership of Sir Alan Beith, MP.
Your main tasks will include recruiting, training, retaining, motivating and organising volunteers to support local campaigning, and organising an effective fundraising programme.
Key roles and responsibilities:
1. To coordinate and drive the identification, recruitment, training, development, motivation and retention of volunteers.
2. To oversee the organisation of volunteers to deliver the constituency campaign plan.
3. To ensure the delivery of a programme of doorstep and telephone voter contact.
4. To ensure the delivery of a fundraising programme within the constituency.
5. To ensure the delivery of an effective online campaign using the full range of e-campaigning tools.
6. To advise the line manager, as appropriate, on organisational, communication and/or maintenance priorities which may benefit the smooth running of the campaign.
7. To undertake such training as is recommended to develop and update required skills.
8. To undertake such other duties as the line manger may require to further effective communication, campaigning and organisation in the constituency.
You are advised to read the full Job and Person Specification before applying for this post. This is a full time (37.5 hours per week), permanent role, based in Alnwick but working across the constituency. The salary will be between £17,000-£20,000 depending on experience. Some weekend and evening work will be required, for which time off in lieu will be given. Appointment will be subject to references.
Send your application to Clare Mills at libdemclare@gmail.com - or for an informal discussion about the role, please call Paul Moat on 07761 740496.