Business and Entrepreneurs Network Management

• Own the strategic development of the Liberal Democrat Business and Entrepreneurs Network, with a clear focus on growing membership and engagement.
• Work closely with the events lead to plan and deliver a high-quality programme of Network events and policy roundtables, ensuring they are well organized, well attended, and deliver value for members.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective Network members, converting interest into active engagement.
• Monitor and report on Network growth, engagement levels, and event quality, using insight to continuously improve the offer.
• Manage the relationship between the network and MPs/policy advisors to ensure it feels well-connected and that the party makes use of expertise within the network.

Insight, Reporting & Collaboration

• Provide regular, clear reporting on sector, donor, and Network engagement activities to the Head of Fundraising and other stakeholders, as required.
• Work collaboratively across the Fundraising and Events teams to ensure a joined-up approach to donor and sector engagement.
• Represent the Party at relevant external events, conferences, and meetings, acting as an ambassador for the Business and Entrepreneurs Network.

Person Specification

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders, donors, or business contacts.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, UK business, economic, and political landscapes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, concise findings.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities simultaneously.
• A collaborative approach, comfortable working across teams, including Fundraising, Events, and Parliamentary teams.

Desirable

• Experience in major donor fundraising or membership/network growth roles.
• Experience working within a political party, membership organization, or not-for-profit environment.
• Experience in planning and delivering high-quality events, or in working closely with an events function to do so.

Other

This job description is intended to reflect the core duties of the role and is not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties as reasonably requested, commensurate with the role's level.

How to Apply

Please fully read through the requirements of the job before applying and take a few minutes to complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Forms then proceed with your application.

• A full CV of no more than two pages and including a telephone number and email address
• A covering letter (no more than one A4 page) setting out why you want the job and how your experience and skills are relevant to it

To be considered for this position, please submit your application to recruitment@libdems.org.uk.

We will review applications as they come in and reserve the right to make an appointment 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 at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please provide 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 not notify applicants if their applications are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.

The Party believes it is essential to foster equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion within our workforce. We want our employees to thrive in an environment where everyone is welcome and supported to achieve their potential. It is important to celebrate what makes us unique and to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who we are.