
Voluntary Director, Conservative Policy Forum
The current CPF Voluntary Director was elected by the National Convention in March 2022, so we now are commencing the search for someone new who is passionate about the CPF and who can build on our recent successful record of growth and influence.
In the last three years, the CPF doubled its membership and significantly increased the size of its volunteer team. The CPF has a central role to play in the Party’s Policy Commissions, ensuring that Members’ views are heeded as the Party undertakes its renewal. If you think you have what it takes, please send your CV and cover-letter to cpf@conservatives.com by midday Friday 14th February.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Party’s constitution states that:
A volunteer, to be known as “The Voluntary Political Director of the Conservative Policy Forum” shall be elected by the National Conservative Convention, for a term of three years. Their responsibilities shall include coordination of the policy-related activities of the Associations, Areas, and Regions.
You will become a senior member of the national CPF Management Committee, accountable to the CPF Chairman and Vice-Chairman. You will be responsible for developing and implementing plans to increase the membership, geographic representation and activity of the CPF, and ensuring the Voluntary Party is ready and able to deliver them. This will include:
Guiding and encouraging Associations, Area Boards and CPF Groups to use the CPF more effectively to engage with members and supporters of the Party.
Engaging with CCHQ’s Outreach department, MPs and Ministers, and other experts and groups to help the CPF to grow.
Working with the CPF Manager and CPF Management Committee to ensure effective day-to-day operational management of the CPF and the delivery of agreed goals, including the CPF’s role in the Party’s Policy Commissions and renewal process.
Helping the CPF team to promote a positive image and perception of the CPF; and to draft communications for the CPF network about upcoming plans and events.
Producing monthly progress reports, on the last Friday of each month, to the CPF Management Committee and, where necessary, the Party Board.
Ensuring the Party’s various agenda and policies are adhered to at all times; this includes but is not limited to: Diversity & Equal Rights and Travel & Expenses.
Working within the organisational structure agreed by the Party Board (within the remit of the Constitution) and the confines of the procedures and structure agreed by the CPF Management Committee.
Process
Application by CV and cover-letter to cpf@conservatives.com by 12 noon Friday 14th February.
A shortlist of up to four candidates will be drawn up by Friday 21st February by a committee consisting of the Officers of the National Convention and the Chairman of CPF, with advice from the CPF Manager (Grassroot Policy Development Ambassador).
Shortlisted candidates to provide a written statement (up to 500 words) and video (up to two minutes) for the National Convention by midday Friday 28th February.
Online hustings and election by the National Convention to be held at 6.30pm on Friday 7th March. Result announced Sat 8th March.
Stipulations
Term of office is three years, subject to regular review by the CPF Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
The role is unpaid, though reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
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