It’s that time, at the start of every Federal Committee term of office, when the Federal Board seeks volunteers to fill key roles in the party, ranging from members of the Finance and Audit Committees, to the person who chairs the Committee that selects our election strategy, to working on membership, training and diversity.
In the olden days, these roles were advertised in a manner akin to Arthur Dent’s experience in Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy:
Yes,” said Arthur, “yes I did. It was on display in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying ‘Beware of the Leopard.”
When I was on Federal Board I made sure that these roles were advertised to a wider audience on here and today, new President Josh Babarinde has emailed party members with details.
This is your chance to directly influence the Party’s direction in a volunteer committee role.
Following the election of our new Federal Board, we’re seeking dedicated members to fill 26 vital positions that will shape our strategy, values, and effectiveness as an organisation.
These aren’t just administrative roles – you’ll be working alongside passionate party members to ensure the Liberal Democrats remain an effective, supportive, and inclusive force for change.
Positions available:
Finance & Resources
Treasurer – Lead our fundraising efforts
Registered Treasurer & Chair of the Federal Finances & Resources Committee (FFRC) – Oversee financial governance and resources
Five members of the Federal Finances & Resources Committee (FFRC) – Shape our financial strategyCommunications & Campaigns
Chair of the Federal Communications & Elections Committee (FCEC) – Drive our campaign and elections strategy
People & Development
Six members of the Federal People Development Committee (FPDC) – Nurture talent and support member growth
Oversight & Accountability
Six members of the Federal Audit and Scrutiny Committee (FASC) – Ensure transparency and good governance
Diversity
Chair and two Vice Chairs of the Campaign for Gender Balance (CGB) – Champion gender equality and increase the number of women elected to Parliament
Chair and two Vice Chairs of the Racial Diversity Campaign (RDC) – Advance racial justice and inclusionEach advert includes responsibilities, time commitments, the skills we’re looking for, and how to apply.
An email is not enough, though, so if you know someone who would be good at this, particularly if they come from an under-represented group – tell them and encourage them to apply.
You can find out more information about each role here.
The deadline for applications is two weeks from today, Wednesday 4th February at 12 noon.
If you have any questions about any of the roles, please ask in the comments.
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I am surprised that the Lib Dems expect all these important positions for the party to be done by volunteers. I would have thought they deserved paid positions if only to widen the pool of people qualified to deliver the services required. Just paying their expenses doesn’t compensate for the amount of time and effort that would be needed for them.
@David Murray. All well and good, but how would it be paid for? We struggle to raise funds as it is, compared to other parties.
Of course, if you can put ypour hand in your pocket….
Josh has emailed party members? I haven’t had any such email.
@Simon Banks: If it helps, the email was sent on Weds 21 Jan and had the subject, Shape Our Party’s Future – Volunteer Federal Committee Positions Available.