Work for Tim

Campaigns Assistant

for the Westmorland, Furness and Eden Liberal Democrats 

and Tim Farron MP

Purpose of the job

**Please note: Due to the nature of this role, a full driving licence and own vehicle is essential (travel expenses are paid for mileage, but not commuting).

Westmorland, Furness & Eden Liberal Democrats are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to play a key role in the lead up to the campaign to retain control of Westmorland & Furness council in the local elections in 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help build on our previous success in both local and national elections, working with one of the most electorally successful constituency campaigns team in the UK, by building the infrastructure and organisation necessary to elect a Lib Dem led council.

Your role will be ‘hands on’. Your duties will vary, but will include being responsible for organising and leading canvassing sessions, helping with the production of campaign literature and being responsible for the organisation and running of the poster campaign in the lead up to the next local elections. 

This role will also involve supporting Tim Farron in his parliamentary duties across his current constituency, for example accompanying Tim on visits across the constituency.

Salary: £25,000 per annum, plus a potential for reward and recognition payment.

25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, as well as an extended Christmas break totalling two weeks, which includes the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – you will work flexibly to take account of early evening and weekend canvassing sessions. Additional hours can be taken back in lieu.

Part time or a job share will be considered.

Tenure: fixed-term contract until two months after the date of the local elections in 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

Location: The constituency office in Kendal with trips around the Westmorland, Furness and Eden area required.

The line manager for this role will be the Constituency Campaigns Manager.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, developing and regularly communicating with volunteers.
• Assisting with the literature output from production to distribution, including delivering literature.
• Assisting with the delivery of a programme of doorstep and telephone voter contacts to mutually agreed targets.
• Joining councillors, candidates and volunteers out on the doorsteps to do delivery, surveying and canvassing.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of the local volunteer delivery network.
• Responsible for the organisation, running, and delivery of the stakeboard campaign for general election.
• Responsible for membership engagement, including regular contact with members, and organising and delivering members events and campaign action days.
• Retain records and information confidentially and in line with the data protection legislation.
• Undertake such training as is required and recommended to develop and update the required skills.

• Undertake any other such duties as the line manager may require to further effective communication, campaigning, and organisation.

   

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be hard working, flexible, organised, pragmatic and politically astute. They will have experience of working in a busy office. They will be willing and able to support the MP and the local party administratively and logistically and be willing and able to work with both paid staff members and volunteers.

Essential experience / qualities

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise a demanding workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise and complete tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to create and sustain a positive working relationship with the MP and external bodies that generates confidence, respect, credibility, and trust.
• Energy and commitment.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required.
• Will be sympathetic to the aims and objectives of the Liberal Democrats.

Application Details

Apply with a 1 page covering letter and no more than a 2 page CV to kathryn@timfarron.co.uk stating specifically how your experience and skills match the job description.

Closing date: 12 Noon on Friday 29^th August. Interviews will be held at the constituency office in Kendal on the morning of Friday 12^th September.