EXECUTIVE Liberal Democrats Business & Entrepreneurs Network (LDBEN) LDHQ, Westminster SW1P
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 p.a. plus 8% employer’s pension contribution
JOB SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Executive, LDBEN
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising
Salary: £32,000-£36,000 per annum
Benefit: 8% Employer’s Pension Contribution
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Location: Lib Dems Headquarters, Westminster, London SW1P
About this role The Liberal Democrats Business & Entrepreneurs Network (www.ldben.org.uk) was launched in 2015 to build support for the Party with leading business people and entrepreneurs. Under the leadership of founder Andrew Dixon and chair Tilly McAuliffe, LDBEN has 135 members who lend their expertise, networks and financial support to the Liberal Democrats. LDBEN works closely with Interim Party Leader Sir Ed Davey MP, Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP, and other Lib Dem parliamentarians to develop and strengthen the Party’s business policies and profile. The Executive is also responsible for supporting the Business Taskforce of the Interim Party Leader, chaired by Juergen Maier.
Throughout the year, LDBEN holds events, policy roundtables and private briefings with parliamentarians, business leaders, journalists and experts, including a Business Day in London in the runup to the Lib Dem Autumn Conference. LDBEN members include entrepreneurs, investors, founders and business leaders across many sectors, and we are
aiming to diversify our membership and expand LDBEN to Scotland and Manchester in the coming year. The Network has published a number of policy papers on topics such as land value tax, responsible capitalism and the impact of Brexit.
You will be joining an experienced fundraising team that is focused on mobilising support from major donors and business leaders who share the Party’s liberal, progressive, internationalist values. The Liberal Democrats value business because we understand that without successful businesses we have no wealth-creation, innovation, creativity, tax revenues, skills or international standing. With the massive economic shock that is anticipated from the coronavirus shutdown, our Party will be a strong voice for pragmatic policies that will support businesses, entrepreneurs and the self-employed and ensure a sustainable economic recovery.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of job To manage all LDBEN activities including events, communications, fundraising, membership recruitment and retention, and policy development
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the Party’s fundraising and networking efforts in the business community. 2. Identify and engage prospects across different areas of business to join LDBEN. 3. Grow the engagement of current LDBEN members in our programme of activities. 4. Raise funds from LDBEN members, including annual membership dues as well as larger gifts to support individual projects and campaigns. 5. Develop and deliver the programme of events, communications and policy initiatives for LDBEN. 6. Work closely with the founder, chair and LDBEN executive committee to deliver key objectives around membership, profile-raising activities, fundraising, policy development and diversity. 7. Liaise with Parliamentarians, HQ staff and other key Party stakeholders to create opportunities for LDBEN members to contribute their expertise and practical resources to the Party. 8. Draft member communications, event briefings and other writing as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking for a highly organised, motivated, and entrepreneurial Executive with strong fundraising skills, business acumen and experience, and an interest in politics.
Essential Skills and Experience
1. 3-5 years of experience in business, sales & marketing, fundraising or similar field; 2. Confident communicator who can engage effectively with senior business leaders on politics, business and supporting the Liberal Democrats;
3. Excellent organisational, writing and planning skills, with equal ability to work independently or within a team; 4. Strong understanding of how UK businesses engage politically and their key concerns around Government policy; 5. Ability to work collaboratively with donors and board members to deliver shared objectives; 6. Flexibility to work some evenings throughout the year and to travel outside of London for our party conferences; 7. Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.
Desirable Skills and Experience
1. Design and technical skills (ability to update a website and design e-newsletters). 2. Experience with the donor database Raiser’s Edge.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
For questions and further details, and to submit an application, please contact: [email protected] attaching: -
1) A copy of your CV; including complete work history 2) A Covering Letter; no more than 2 pages of A4 in length, indicating clearly how your experience and skills meet the criteria stated in the job and person specification. Please also write your name on top of your supporting statement. 3) A completed diversity monitoring form. 4) Please ensure we have the means to contact you by phone and email.
Closing date: Monday 4th May Interviews will be conducted between 6th-8th May.
We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date
Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.
Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.
Please let us have details of your current salary and two referees including one from your current employer – if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know.
We will notify all applicants when the process is complete.
The Liberal Democrats are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
The Liberal Democrats are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Time to Change Employer Pledge. We encourage applications from persons with experience of mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.”