Central Resources Intern

Salary: London Living Wage

Duration: 12 month Fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension

Location: Bermondsey

Construction Youth Trust is a forward-thinking charity whose mission is to help young people take their first steps towards a successful and rewarding career. We connect young people with industry employers and facilitate meaningful experiences of the world of work. We are passionate about social mobility and prioritise young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and those facing barriers to work. Construction is one of the largest sectors in the UK and offers excellent career pathways for young people from all backgrounds and across a wide range of academic ability.

This role is a great opportunity for a young person who wants to take their first step into the workplace via the youth/charity sector. The successful applicant will be a key member of the Charity’s central team and provide administrative and other support across the workings of the Trust, overseen and managed by the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To support the successful delivery of the Trust’s marketing and communication plans and objectives.
• To provide administrative support to the Trust’s office administration function
• To support the implementation of the Trust’s Data & IT plans
• To support the successful delivery of the Trust’s fundraising plans and objectives
• To provide support to the Trust’s programme delivery

Please note that this position is funded by the Jack Petchey Foundation, as part of their internship programme, which supports young talent and youth charities. Therefore, there are key mandatory dates that the applicant will need to be available for:

• A skype welcome call with their line manager and Jack Petchey Foundation in May 2021
• Launch Conference in May 2021
• Six personal development workshops throughout the year
• A sixth month update workshop in October 2021
• Celebratory event in April 2022

The successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you would be interested in joining our dynamic charity, please send your CV and a written statement of no more than 500 words explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification.

Closing date for applications – 9am Thursday 18th March 2021.

First round interviews will be held w/c 22nd March via Zoom.

If a second (final) round of interviews is deemed necessary, they will be held w/c 29th March via Zoom.