Description
We're looking for a Member Democracy Specialist to join our Member Influence and Democracy team. You'll help create meaningful opportunities for members to engage with and influence their Co-op, building strong connections between member-owners and their elected representatives.
What you'll do
- Oversee formal and informal democratic processes, including Board and Council elections, motions and polls
- Develop and deliver plans to increase member participation and support year-round democratic engagement opportunities
- Co-ordinate outreach to prospective election candidates and lead candidate communications
- Work to increase engagement and turnout across elections, polls and wider democratic activity
- Ensure election and poll results are delivered accurately, on time, and to the highest standards of administration
- Manage relationships with external suppliers
- Continuously identify new ways to involve member-owners in democratic processes
- Support the effective functioning of local democracy
What you'll bring
- Experience of running elections end-to-end with a 'voter first' approach
- Previous experience of working with elective representatives and external suppliers
- A passion for continuous improvement and driving new ways to deliver democratic processes
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and a keen eye for detail
- A talent for building positive relationships with a wide variety of people up to senior level
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym
- 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
- Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Virtual healthcare
- 24/7 colleague support service
- Training and support for your development and career progression
- Cycle-to-work scheme