Fundraising Support Manager in Eastleigh

Role Details

• Responsible to hotel: Head of Campaigns and Elections.
• Tenure: Fixed-term contract ending two months after the next General Election, with a three-month probationary period.
• Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week).
• Location: Home-based with some travel around Hampshire and occasional travel to London.

Background

Be at the heart of our next General Election campaign. We’re seeking an enthusiastic fundraiser to help Liberal Democrat MPs and candidates turn local momentum into vital resources. Your work will power local campaigns, boost our candidates’ efforts, and help drive real change across the country. Following our best General Election performance in over a century, this is an exceptional moment to join the Liberal Democrats team. With the political landscape shifting and public appetite for change growing, our fundraising efforts will be critical in shaping success throughout this Parliament and at the next election. You’ll be part of a high-performing team focused on running winning campaigns and securing donor support. You’ll bring excellent communication and presentation skills, a strong administrative background, and the confidence to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. This is an exciting role – perfect for someone flexible, driven, and eager to make an impact.

Purpose of the role

This role is all about supporting the supercharging local fundraising efforts in Hampshire: working with our MPs and key parliamentary candidates to help grow income and build long-term donor engagement. You will maintain vital records, provide administrative support and plan and organise events. In some cases, you’ll be working hands-on: helping identify and cultivate donors and manage relationships. In others, your role will be more advisory: equipping candidates with the tools, strategy, and oversight they need to run their own effective fundraising operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with MPs and candidates to grow their income by:
• Maintaining databases
• Organising fundraising events
• Identifying prospects
• Developing fundraising plans
• Cultivating relationships
• Supporting event briefings and refining pitches/asks
• Attending events and following up with donors to secure gifts

Skills and Experience

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities; ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Research skills to support donor identification and attention to detail in tracking interactions & progress.
• Project management experience would be helpful.
• Outstanding writing and communication skills, ideally with some experience drafting materials for donors.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with MPs, candidates, high-net-worth donors, and prospective donors.
• Comfortable building relationships via different channels: by phone, video call, in person, and by email.
• Technologically confident: we use Google Workspace products (Gmail, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, etc.).
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, and occasional travel to London.
• Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

Application Procedure

Please thoroughly review the job requirements before applying. Then, proceed with your application. A copy of your CV, including complete work history & salary details. A Covering Letter; no more than one page 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.

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

Closing date: Friday 23rd January at midday. 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.