Campaigns Organiser (Romsey & Southampton North)

Campaigns Organiser (Romsey and Southampton North Liberal Democrats)

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent (subject to a 3-month probation period)

Location: Test Valley / Southampton. Initially home-working, with an ambition to open a constituency office in future. Some time each week will be spent working from neighbouring constituency offices. Travel around the constituency is required.

Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026, 23:59

Start date: As soon as possible

Help us win back Romsey and Southampton North

The sixth smallest Conservative majority over the Lib Dems in the country.

Test Valley and Southampton Liberal Democrats are jointly recruiting a Campaigns Organiser to help us win back Romsey and Southampton North at the next General Election.

Romsey and Southampton North was first won by the Liberal Democrats in a by-election in 2000 and held until 2010. We are determined to win it back, electing our newly selected parliamentary candidate, Thomas Gravatt, to Parliament.

The first major milestone in this journey will be the Hampshire County Council and Southampton City Council elections in May 2026. We have an ambitious targeting plan across both council areas. You will be organising these campaigns alongside our capable campaign teams. Note that part of your role will be to support campaigns in Test Valley and Southampton that sit outside the Romsey and Southampton North constituency, including Andover and wards elsewhere in Southampton.

You will be joining an experienced, motivated campaign team with a strong track record. Since 2022, Southampton Liberal Democrats have grown from zero to seven councillors, including five within the Romsey and Southampton North constituency. In Test Valley, the Liberal Democrats are the main opposition to the Conservatives, with 17 councillors across the borough.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in one of the most important Liberal Democrat target constituencies in the country, helping to win seats at every level and make a real difference for local people.

The role

As Campaigns Organiser, you will be at the heart of our campaigning operation. You will support the recruitment of volunteers and help to organise their activities, help plan and deliver effective election campaigns, and ensure our day-to-day campaigning runs smoothly and professionally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building campaigning and organisational capacity, including supporting key activists to recruit members and volunteers.
• Feeding into campaign strategy decisions and organising, delivering and reviewing campaign plans.
• Writing and designing campaign literature and Direct Mail.
• Managing and supporting volunteers across all aspects of campaigning, including canvassing sessions and leaflet delivery.
• Supporting fundraising activity, including appeals, events and local campaigns.
• Working closely with councillors, candidates and elected local party officers to deliver the campaign plan set by the local parties.

What you’ll do day to day

No two days will be the same. You’ll balance creative, strategic and practical work as part of a friendly, committed team.

A typical day might include:

• Writing and designing a campaign leaflet or social media graphic
• Calling new volunteers to welcome them and help them get involved
• Phoning activists to invite them to an upcoming Action Day
• Leading or supporting an evening canvassing session

About you

You enjoy working with people and love making things happen. You may already have experience in political campaigning, community organising or volunteer management - or you may simply be great at motivating others and getting stuck in.

You will bring:

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Confidence leading volunteers and managing multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently when required
• Calmness under pressure, particularly during busy campaign periods
• Confidence using technology and a willingness to learn new tools for data, design and digital campaigning
• A commitment to Liberal Democrat values (and not being a member of another UK political party)

Essential skills and experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage your own workload
• Confidence working with a diverse range of people in busy environments
• Familiarity with UK politics and sympathy with the values and principles of the Liberal Democrats
• Ability to travel regularly across Test Valley, Southampton and neighbouring areas, using public transport or your own vehicle

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience of Liberal Democrat campaigns
• Experience producing high-quality literature and social media graphics using Affinity
• Experience using Liberal Democrat software and databases, including Connect, Fleet and Lighthouse
• Experience of producing Direct Mail
• Knowledge and understanding of legal obligations affecting political parties and campaigning, including data protection
• Experience of fundraising or community event organisation
• A full driving licence and access to a car

Why work with us?

You’ll be joining a welcoming, energetic team that is passionate about serving our communities and building a fairer, more compassionate Britain.

We offer support, training and the freedom to take initiative, grow your skills and make a visible impact in one of the party’s most exciting and winnable constituencies.

How to apply

Please send:

• A CV (maximum two pages), and
• A covering letter (maximum one page) explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience fits the person specification

to: mark.jeffery@libdems.org.uk

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you share our Liberal Democrat values and passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you.