Regional Director South East

Attributed Skills for a Regional Director – Reform UK

Leadership & Strategic Thinking

• Ability to lead and inspire diverse teams
• Capacity to develop and implement regional strategies in line with national goals

Political Acumen

• Strong understanding of UK political structures and electoral processes
• Insight into local and national political dynamics

Campaign Management

• Proven experience in planning and executing political campaigns
• Ability to coordinate resources, messaging, and logistics effectively

Volunteer Management

• Skilled in recruiting, motivating, and managing volunteers
• Experience dealing with varying personalities and levels of commitment

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Confident public speaker and spokesperson for the party at local events

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to build strong relationships with branch officers, members, and the public
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive or complex issues

Organisational & Time Management

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and administrative competence

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Quick, sound judgement under pressure
• Capable of finding practical solutions to unexpected challenges

Adaptability & Resilience

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing political environment
• Maintains composure and focus under stress

Technological Proficiency

• Competent with digital tools (email, CRM systems, social media, campaign platforms)
• Willingness to learn and adapt to party systems like Reform Pro

Additionally

Regional Knowledge

• Deep understanding of the region, including its constituencies, demographics, and political concerns
• Established local networks or the ability to quickly develop them

Commitment to Party Values

• Demonstrated alignment with Reform UK’s mission and values
• Willingness to act as a role model for party standards and behaviour

Key Responsibilities

• Provide complete oversight and accountability for managing the regional branch network, ensuring adherence to the Branch Rules.
• Ensure that branches have access to the required IT infrastructure.
• Ensure that branches are confident using the IT infrastructure provided.
• Ensure that branches maintain up-to-date records of branch officers on Reform Pro.
• Ensure that branches are actively fundraising to support effective campaigning.
• Ensure branches are adhering to directives issued by Reform HQ.
• Ensure branches are monitoring for potential by-elections in their area.
• Ensure branch officers and activists attend any training sessions organised by HQ where required.
• Provide ongoing daily support to branch officers as and when requested.
• Ensure branches are operating in compliance with the Branch Rules.
• Ensure reporting from branch chairs is completed.
• Ensure all electoral registers are collected and up-to-date.
• Provide the National Director with regular reports on branch performance and progress.
• Promptly escalate any issues faced by the branch network to the National Director.
• Ensure branches and branch officers do not engage with requests from the press without prior approval from the HQ Press Team.
• Provide practical guidance on campaign literature, including correct imprints, and support for physical and digital campaign materials.
• Oversee and support the development of local campaign plans and coordinate the execution of national campaign projects and initiatives.
• Ensure branches are actively campaigning both during and outside of election periods.
• Ensure branches provide mutual aid to neighbouring branches where required.
• Ensure that branches are proactive in identifying and preparing candidates for upcoming local and national elections.
• Ensure every pending by-election has a suitable candidate selected in advance of nomination deadlines.
• Ensure that branches are fully prepared for the election nomination process.
• Ensure an adequate number of Delegated Nominating Officers (DNO’s) are in place to cover the region.