Edinburgh Campaign Organiser (2 posts)

Working For: Scottish Liberal Democrats

Location: 4 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5DR

Length of Contract: Fixed term until May 2027, with possibility of extension.

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have a long history of success in Edinburgh – gaining a second Holyrood seat in the city this year. We are now looking for two dynamic campaign organisers to be a key part of our team, supporting our campaign activities, members, volunteers, and elected representatives in the run up to the city council elections in May 2027 and beyond. The campaign organisers will be the lynchpin of our campaigns in the area, helping us to deliver success as the party aims to gain councillors and lay the groundwork for further success at the next UK General Election. This is a great opportunity to take on a high-profile campaigning role with some of the most ambitious local parties in Scotland.

Job Description:

• Taking overall responsibility for delivering the agreed citywide campaign plan.
• Building campaigning and organisational capacity – including recruiting members, donors, deliverers and poster sites.
• Building and managing a team of volunteers who oversee all aspects of capacity building and campaigning.
• Designing and delivering an ongoing programme of doorstep communication with voters.
• Assisting with the design, production, print, and coordination of the delivery of campaign literature.
• Maintaining relevant databases e.g. deliverers, donors, poster sites etc.
• Organising events e.g. action days, social events, etc.
• Maintaining and updating social media, website and other digital infrastructure.
• Supporting fundraising and assisting with fundraising campaigns and events as required.
• Attending relevant conferences, training and other meetings as required.

Personal Specification:

The following criteria are considered essential:

• Exceptional personal organisation.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, mobilise and manage volunteers.
• Excellent written communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, self-motivating and able to manage own workload.
• Familiarity with current issues within UK politics and sympathy with the values and principles of the Liberal Democrats.

The following criteria are desirable:

• Experience in delivering effective Liberal Democrat campaigns.
• Experience of Liberal Democrat software and databases (e.g. Affinity Publisher, NationBuilder & Connect).
• Understanding of GDPR, data protection and regulations relevant to political campaigning.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

The post is intended to be full time, but we will consider applications for a part time role.

Closing Date: Monday 6th July at 9am.

Interview/Start Dates: Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th or Thursday 16th July. We are looking to appoint someone to the role as soon as possible and potentially before the closing date.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV (no more than two pages) with a covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your reasons for applying and detailing your relevant skills to Paul Trollope, CEO and Head of Campaigns.