Overview
Location: Hull (office-based with occasional travel across the city). Contract: Fixed-term until May 2026 (potential to extend based on performance). Hours: 2–2.5 days per week (approx. 15–19 hours) that can be worked flexibly by mutual agreement. Evening/weekend hours may be required during busy periods. Salary: £25,500 FTE pro rata. Reports to: City Campaign Organiser. Essential requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
Key Details
* Location: Hull
* Contract: Fixed-term until May 2026 (possible extension based on performance)
* Hours: 15–19 hours per week, flexible by mutual agreement; evenings/weekends may be required
* Salary: £25,500 FTE pro rata
* Reports to: City Campaign Organiser
* Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Responsibilities
* Event coordination: Phone councillors, candidates and members to schedule canvassing and delivery sessions and other events; confirm meeting points, timings and leads; set up relevant databases and canvass packs; issue reminders and updates.
* Administrative support: Ensure databases are updated; handle inbox tasks and basic correspondence.
* Leaflet printing & logistics: Assist in the print room to print and fold leaflets, mailmerge letters, bundle materials for volunteers and ensure printed materials reach volunteers.
* Clerical support: Help manage volunteers to label, write, stuff and sort envelopes. Oversee office clerical sessions.
* Other tasks as directed by the Campaign Organiser.
Person Specification
* Essential: Polite, confident telephone manner; able to build rapport quickly and communicate clearly.
* Strong organisation and time-management skills; reliable with attention to detail.
* Comfortable coordinating volunteers and chasing actions to completion.
* Competent with everyday IT (email, spreadsheets, shared drives; willing to learn databases/CRMs).
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
* Supportive of the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats and comfortable working in a political environment.
* Willingness to work evenings/weekends when workload demands.
Desirable
* Experience in volunteer coordination, customer service, call-handling or administration.
* Familiarity with basic print equipment.
* Experience with data entry/CRMs and simple mail-merge tasks.
* Local knowledge of Hull and community groups.
* Basic familiarity with safeguarding and GDPR/data protection.
* Experience volunteering with the Liberal Democrats.
What We Offer
* Training, mentoring and real campaign experience.
* Friendly, supportive team environment.
* Travel expenses reimbursed in line with established policy.
* Flexible scheduling by mutual agreement to fit around studies or other commitments.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter (max 1 page) explaining your suitability to Rob Jacques at rob.jacques@libdems.org.uk. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged. Please use the subject line: “Part-Time Campaigns Assistant – Hull”.
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