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My first year as Director for People

By Rachel Palma-Randle | Sun 22nd April 2018 - 9:23 am

It’s been just over one year since the Snap General Election was called on my first day e as Director for People. It was one heck of a start and it’s been a heck of a year. Out of the window immediately went my careful plan for membership development, training for volunteers, online fundraising and candidates. The roadmap to 2020 was suddenly obsolete. It was terrifying, but fast paced and fun.

This job is not dull. Working for the party is challenging and can be frustrating but ultimately rewarding.

One year in and …

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Posted in Op-eds | Also tagged diversity, elections, liberal democrats staff, membership, people directorate and training | 5 Comments

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