Job Title: Candidates Operations Manager
Working For: Liberal Democrats
Location: London
Salary: £36,250 to £43,629.13
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Essential Skills and Experience
Operational Delivery & Process Management
● Proven experience in managing complex operational processes or programmes to agreed timetables.
● Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams simultaneously and meet fixed deadlines.
● Experience of working to defined rules, procedures or governance frameworks while maintaining a positive user experience.
Leadership & Management
● Strong people-management skills, including setting priorities, managing performance, and supporting professional development.
Volunteer & Stakeholder Management
● Experience in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers or non-line-managed stakeholders.
● Ability to build strong working relationships with volunteers, local parties, staff and committees.
● Confidence in providing clear guidance and handling queries or challenges calmly and professionally.
Training & Capability Building
● Experience in designing, coordinating or delivering training for volunteers or members, including remote or blended delivery.
● Ability to ensure training is delivered consistently and to a high standard across different local areas.
● Strong facilitation skills and the ability to explain complex processes clearly.
Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement
● Experience of working with databases, digital tools or operational systems to support service delivery.
● Ability to identify operational friction points and work with colleagues to improve systems and processes.
● Comfortable using data to track progress, monitor performance and inform improvements.
Communication & Coordination
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
● Experience of contributing to or delivering internal communications across a complex organisation.
● Ability to coordinate messaging with multiple teams to ensure
consistency and clarity.
Political Awareness & Professionalism
● Understanding of the sensitivities involved in candidate approvals and selections.
● Commitment to the values of the Liberal Democrats.
● High levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism.
https://www.libdems.org.uk/work-for-us/federal-vacancy/candidates-operations-manager-1
Closing Date: 24 August 2026
Interview/Start Dates
w/c 31st August
Application Details
Please read through the job requirements in full before applying and then proceed with your application.
● A full CV of no more than two pages, 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.
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