Peace Education Assistant
About Us
The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) campaigns to rid the world of nuclear weapons – the most powerful and toxic weapons ever created, threatening all forms of life. We educate, advocate, and engage with people of all ages to promote peace and disarmament.
Our Peace Education team delivers high-quality workshops, develops engaging educational resources, and empowers young people and educators to explore peace, conflict, and nuclear issues.
About the Role
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Peace Education Assistant to support the delivery and promotion of CND’s Peace Education work. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about peace education, disarmament, and working in schools.
You’ll assist with the development and marketing of educational materials, manage digital communications, deliver workshops, and support the wider Peace Education programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote CND's Peace Education services and resources to schools and educators.
- Maintain and update web pages, social media platforms, and email marketing content.
- Deliver workshops in schools, primarily in London and the South East, with occasional national travel.
- Support the recruitment and engagement of volunteers to work in schools.
- Assist in developing, updating, and creating educational resources in response to current issues.
- Provide administrative support across the Peace Education programme.
- Work within the CND Peace Education budget.
- Respond to general enquiries.
- Actively contribute to CND’s team-based work culture.
About You
Essential
- Committed to the aims and objectives of CND.
- Experience promoting educational services or materials.
- Experience working in an educational setting, with a commitment to active and cooperative learning.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas in accessible formats across multiple media.
- Strong organisational, administrative, and IT skills.
- Able to work cooperatively as part of a small, friendly team.
- Experience managing web content management systems.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable
- Experience delivering workshops or teaching.
- Knowledge of the English education system and National Curriculum.
- Experience writing lesson plans and organising educational events.
- Experience applying for grants or funding.
- Full, clean UK driving licence.
Additional Information
- Working Hours: 14 hours per week. Occasional additional hours may be required, with time off in lieu.
- Annual Leave: 11.2 days per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata).
Location: The SE of England within easy reach of London, working at the CND office or remotely, with occasional national travel.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) explaining how you meet the person specification.
The successful candidate’s appointment will be dependent on a clear DBS check and references.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities
Non Charity Employer
More than 1000
We’re Britain’s leading organisation for peace and anti-nuclear action
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
