Job Title: Campaign Manager
Working For: Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats and Reading Liberal Democrats
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (please note that this role is not suitable for applicants who wish to work remotely)
Wokingham has a reputation of being one of the most effective and successful Lib Dem teams in the UK. We made gains in the last six sets of local elections in a row, won the Wokingham Parliamentary seat at the 2024 General Election and took outright control of Wokingham Borough Council in 2025.
We are looking for a Campaign Manager for the 2027 and 2028 Wokingham Borough elections, as well as for the next General Election in both Wokingham and the neighbouring Earley and Woodley Parliamentary constituencies.
This is a job share, based in Wokingham but employed by the Wokingham Borough party for four days each working week and by the Reading party for one day.
You will work with both parties’ local staff and volunteers, with Clive Jones, the Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham, with the Parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley (once selected) and with local councillors in Wokingham and Reading. You will report primarily to Clive Jones’ Chief of Staff/the Wokingham Campaign Director and a member of the Reading local campaign team.
Job Details
The job will involve:-
- Designing and implementing campaign plans for Wokingham and Reading Liberal Democrats
- Working on the design, production, printing, management and distribution of campaign literature, both printed and digital
- Recruiting and organising local volunteers for campaign activities, matching them with tasks and making them feel valued; assisting generally with communications and logistics with this group
- Communicating with members and supporters regarding party activities and events
- Supporting our fundraising team
- Being the “front of house” for the Wokingham constituency office and other temporary venues
- Member engagement, including phoning members and helping to organise newsletters.
- Maintaining records and databases to a high standard of accuracy and timeliness, including data entry.
- Manage the finances and paperwork of the Reading local election campaign
Skills and Experience
We are looking for candidates who are proactive “self starters” and can demonstrate:-
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience of working with volunteers individually and in large teams
- An ability to communicate with members and the electorate generally
- IT literacy and a willingness to learn
- A passion for politics and support for the values and aims of the Liberal Democrats
It will be helpful if you have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle, but this is not a requirement.
The role may require you to work outside normal working hours where necessary and to travel for work occasionally. Our interview panel can discuss this with you.
Key Dates
The closing date for applications is Friday 10th July 2026Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing Monday 20th July 2026We would like the successful candidate to start work in early September 2026, but this is negotiable.
Pay: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
