This week vacancies have been advertised for two important roles in the Party.
Disciplinary Sub Group
The Disciplinary Sub Group ” is responsible for ensuring the independence, efficiency and effectiveness of the Complaints Procedure. As part of this it will monitor, review and amend the procedure and relevant guidance on an ongoing basis and support Party staff in their roles within the Complaints Procedure. The DSG is not involved in the handling of individual complaints.”
Applications are sought from party members who can:
demonstrate their affinity with the values of the party, as well as an understanding of its structures and the context within which the party’s internal processes operate.
A commitment to the Liberal Democrats is required but evidence of substantial prior involvement is not and induction and training will be available. The Party is keen to encourage new talent.
In making its appointments, the Board will take into account:
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Specialist skills, knowledge and experience including in one of more of creating and delivering training; data recording and/or case management systems;, law, disciplinary matters or HR; drafting policies and procedures, including ensuring they embed best practice on diversity and inclusion; and specialist knowledge and/or training in addressing certain types of complaint (e.g. sexual impropriety cases, protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, religious representation or social media management);
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All aspects of diversity, and the need to reflect the representation from all three State Parties;
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Previous experience with the Complaints’ Procedure, or with similar procedures inside or outside of the party; and
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The need for DSG members to, and to be seen to, exercise objective and impartial judgement in assessing the efficacy of the procedure.
The closing date for applications is 25 April 2025. Full details of how to apply are here.
Federal Appeals Panel