North Oxfordshire Conservative Association is looking for a new Constituency Agent to join a dedicated team of local members and activists and lead them into the next General Election and beyond.
This is an exciting time for this new position. The role will cover new constituencies driven by forthcoming boundary changes. One of the constituencies and Associations is new. Banbury and Bicester as political hubs of activity work closely together and the strength of this one-team culture must be encouraged and maintained as the new organisation evolves. The role must also welcome and create the right culture for the areas around Woodstock and Chipping Norton which will join this Partnership, to create the respective new Associations. This area has elections every year. So, it is ‘always on’, always focused and energised. Campaigning passion and dedication are required as this role is fundamental to winning elections.
Job Title: Constituency Agent
Closing Date: 10am on Tuesday 30 May 2023
Working for: North Oxfordshire Conservative Association. Will evolve to include new partner Association of Bicester and Woodstock.
Location: North Oxfordshire (some home working possible)
Salary: £26,000-£30,000 per annum negotiable, plus possible bonus
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays. Holidays can’t be taken during prime campaign season.
Please note this is a full-time role
Full driving licence also required
Experience / skills required for post: Demonstrable political campaign experience; ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision; problem solving skills; excellent communication skills; interpersonal skills with an ability to manage and bring to consensus multiple stakeholders; ability to negotiate, influence and motivate; high degree of IT knowledge; enthusiasm for digital campaigning and experience of running a website.
Summary of Main Duties:
- Running the Partnership Office of the two constituencies.
- Campaign strategy development and lead election campaigning for all levels of government across the two constituencies. Effective budget planning and control for overall campaign and individual candidates.
- Act as Election Agent, fulfilling the requirements of election law.
- Produce election cross-media content in conjunction with Council Leaders, Candidates, and the Vice Charman (Political).
- Lead, develop, and coordinate constituency website and digital strategy. Support digital presence of Councillors and candidates where necessary.
- Lead campaign operations and sessions throughout the year, leading up to election day support.
- Build relationships with local media and lead creation and placement of campaign stories, press releases and digital content across social channels.
- Lead internal communication across local members to support creation of an Association culture that people enjoy and like being part of.
- Coordinating and facilitating constituency social events and fundraising activities in conjunction with the Social Committee.
- Maintain membership lists and coordinate membership renewal and expansion with Deputy Chairman (Membership).
- Act as Secretary to the Officers group, Executive Council, Annual General Meeting of the Associations and Partnership, respond to emails and telephone enquiries, organise meetings, minute taking, report writing and handling sensitive and confidential materials.
For full list of duties, please download the job description attached.
To apply please send CV and covering letter to the Constituency Chairman, Cllr Phil Chapman, via email to office@northoxfordshireconservatives.com
For more information or an informal chat about the position, please contact the Association office on 01869 811236
