Volt Rainbow

Nominations Officer

Title: Nominations Officer

Level: Volt UK Board

Location: UK

Commitment: Volunteer

Role Overview

  • The Nominations Officer is responsible for the interviewing vetting and recommendation of candidates eligibility to stand for election representing Volt UK.

Key Responsibilities

Nominations Management

  • Serve as the Nominations Officer during election periods.

  • Develop and manage the nominations process for local and general elections.

  • Screen, onboard, and nominate suitable internal and external candidates.

Key Deliverables

  • Create and agree a Nominations selection strategy and criteria

  • Prepare post-campaign reports evaluating the effectiveness of candidates for future campaigns based on insights gained.

  • Identify training and budget and resource requirements prospective candidates may require

  • Provide reports to the Volt UK Board on identified candidates suitability or otherwise to represent Volt UK at elections

Role Requirements

  • Strong understanding of the political landscape, including local, community, and national issues.

  • Familiarity with the party’s policies, values, and objectives.

  • Awareness of electoral laws and compliance requirements.

  • Experience in managing reputational risks and maintaining party integrity.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team, including party members, volunteers, and external consultants.

  • Interviewing experiences

  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills