The Labour Party

Labour Party

Job Description

Job Title:Business RelationsAdministrator

Responsible to:Head of Business Relations

Location:Labour Party Head Office - London

Responsible for:Carrying out all necessary administrative and support tasks as allocated by the Head of Business Relations and Director of Conference and Events.

Key purpose:To provide administrative support to the Business relations team.To ensure that thebusiness relations database is kept up to date and that business engagementevents are effectively administered.

Specific Responsibilities

  1. Database Administration
  • Ensure that the Business Relations database (Raisers Edge) is accurately maintained and updated.
  • Ensure that filing systems for business engagement events are maintained.
  • To produce mailings/labels/badges and lettersusing the database.
  • To assist the Head of Business Relations with research into companies and business contacts.

2. Events

  • Assist with the invitation and reply process at all business engagement events, including business events at Annual Conference.
  • Processreply forms and maintain accurate records on the database.
  • Assist with the selling and marketing of business engagement events, including tele-marketing.
  • Attend and work business engagement events, building relationships with business people and supporters as appropriate.
  • Liaise with the offices of Members of Parliament to secure their attendance at business engagement events.
  • Manage and lead on certain business engagement events, including; sourcing venues, hosts and external speakers; liaising with political offices on content and planning; managing and coordinating the event on the day.

3. Relations

  • Co-ordinate complex and tailored mailings to a variety ofbusiness stakeholders.
  • Establish and grow personal networks and relationships with external stakeholders and potential endorsers.
  • Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed byHead of Business Relationsand Director of Conference and Events.

4. Website Management

  • Manage and maintain the Business Relations website.
  • Generate and manage content.

The above tasks and responsibilities will form the basis of the post-holder’s work objectives and performance appraisal as set by the Head of Business Relationsand Director of Conference and Events.

Labour Party

Personnel Specification

Business Relations Administrator

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of database management and maintenance.
  • An understanding of the aims and values of The Labour Party.
  • Understanding of corporate relationship building.
  • Understanding of relevant parts of PPERA.

Experience

Essential

  • A record of successful oral and written communications.
  • Working to deadlines and under self-motivation.
  • Accurate and thorough approach to gathering and reporting information.

Skills/Ability

Essential

  • Excellent administrative skills.
  • Able to maintain and develop appropriate databases of information.
  • Able to work effectively as part of team.
  • Ability to self-motivate.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines.
  • Able to work with stakeholders at all levels within the Party.