This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and experience as a community organiser, supporting a growing activist base committed to bringing Proportional Representation to the House of Commons, and fixing our broken political system.
We are a grassroots movement campaigning for Proportional Representation (PR) in the UK. Our mission is to build a fairer, more representative democracy by empowering local activists, community groups, and citizens to take action. We believe in a politics where every voice counts equally - and we’re building a movement to make that a reality.
Our ability to deliver our new three-year strategy rests on harnessing the power of grassroots activists to put pressure on the Government and political parties; we need an ambitious community organiser to support this work. You will be a core part of the team, working closely with the Campaigns and Volunteers Manager to facilitate the grassroots movement.
Make Votes Matter is committed to building a culturally and politically diverse team.
Main duties and responsibilities
Purpose of the Role
To build and support grassroots networks that campaign for Proportional Representation, empowering activists and volunteer-led groups to take meaningful, coordinated action.
Key Responsibilities
Grassroots Movement Building
- Expand and support our network of local activists and volunteer-led groups, including new “interest groups” such as MVM Teachers.
- Arrange and deliver training sessions on campaigning, lobbying MPs, media engagement, and community organising.
- Provide one-to-one support to key volunteers to help them grow their impact.
- Organise national and regional events — including campaign meetings, rallies, and local workshops.
- Develop resources and toolkits to help activists campaign effectively.
- Facilitate peer-learning networks, enabling group leaders to share best practices.
- Ensure an inclusive and accessible organising approach that engages diverse communities.
Activist Engagement
- Manage grassroots communication channels (e.g., WhatsApp groups).
- Facilitate local group forums and national activist calls.
- Produce weekly emails to keep supporters engaged and informed.
- Activate and support local group leaders to grow mailing lists and expand their reach.
- Coordinate grassroots lobbying efforts to engage MPs, councillors, and decision-makers.
- Oversee collateral management, including creating and distributing campaign materials (packs, leaflets, posters).
Person specification
Essential
- Experience in grassroots organising, activism, or movement-building.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, engage, and support volunteers.
- Experience delivering training, workshops, or coaching for activists or community groups.
- Passion for democracy, social justice, and political reform.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative team player.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ensuring all communities are represented.
Desirable
- Experience working on political or issue-based campaigns.
- Knowledge of the UK’s electoral system and democratic structures.
- Experience in digital organising and online activism.
- Familiarity with lobbying tactics and local government engagement.
Full-time with flexible hours. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Pension: employer contribution.
Leave: 25 days, Christmas break, plus bank holidays.