Operations Lead and Councillor Liaison

Job Description:

Administration:

• Utilise Nation Builder to manage membership databases and communication workflows.
• Create and manage email campaigns and surveys to engage the party membership.
• Analyse data from Nation Builder to inform decision-making, improve engagement strategies and prepare for campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations in all digital communications.
• Managing the financial accounts required for a modern political party. Keeping records of payments received and outstanding.
• Providing regular reporting and forecasts to the treasurer and party management board.
• Updating records of association officers, engaging with officers and processing financial contributions.
• Managing the needs of an office, including health and safety requirements, equipment, utilities and insurance.

Fundraising & Engagement:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to support party initiatives and projects to enable financial sustainability for future campaigns.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential sponsors and partners.
• Organise fundraising events and campaigns, ensuring alignment with party objectives.
• Monitor and report on fundraising progress and outcomes.
• Assist in organising external and internal events as required, including taking a lead on the annual party conference.

Councillor Liaison:

• Act as the primary point of contact between councillors and the party, ensuring effective communication and timely responses to inquiries.
• Work closely with Council groups to develop and deliver campaigns on specific issues impacting their area.
• Researching matters of concern within council areas, providing support to each council member.
• Prepare briefing materials for councillors.
• Maintain accurate records of communications and engagements.

Criteria:

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in fundraising
• Proven ability to organise and support event management and campaigns
• Ability to manage finances and record-keeping
• Track record of engaging with elected representatives and stakeholders
• A commitment to the vision of the Ulster Unionist Party
• Knowledge and understanding of how Westminster, the Assembly, and Northern Ireland councils operate
• The ability to work to the highest professional standards in a pressured and fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy
• The ability to respect and uphold the levels of confidentiality required by the role

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with Nation Builder
• Hold a full UK driving license with access to a car

To apply for this position, please send your CV and covering letter explaining clearly how you meet the role criteria to treasurer@uup.org.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm 20th June 2025.