Independent Living Volunteer - Transport Support
Could you help us to support someone experiencing a health and social care crisis?
Location: Argyll
Commitment: 1-3 Journeys per week, service operates Monday to Saturday.
Minimum of 12 months commitment.
Age: 18 years+
Volunteers for this role must hold a full UK driving licence.
Good interpersonal skills are essential.
In 2020 the British Red Cross turns 150. It is thanks to all our supporters and volunteers that we have been able to provide health and social care support to people since 1870. Our volunteers provided health and social care support to people in the First and Second World war and continued providing these services in peace time and helped to create the NHS in 1948.
Today we continue to provide health and social care support through our Independent Living service that aims to support people experiencing a health crisis. From supporting people resettle into their homes after being discharged from hospital to supporting someone connect with others following a recent diagnosis of a long-term health condition. Help us continue our story by applying to volunteer with us today.
What would I be doing?
You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with:
- Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital
- Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness
- Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition
If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications.
"I'm showing compassion, empowering people, letting them know what help is out there, and helping them move forward." Lisa, Independent Living Volunteer
Next Steps
You will be contacted shortly by someone from our friendly recruitment team and successful applicants will be invited to a telephone interview, this will be an opportunity for us to find out more about you and for you to find out more about this role. Following this interview if we both agree to continue with recruitment, we will invite you to meet the team and take part in our induction training where you can find out more about what it is like to be a volunteer for the British Red Cross.
If there is anything you would like to find out more about prior to applying for the role we would love to hear from you, please email us at:
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Independent Living Volunteer - Home Settle and Support
Could you help us to support someone experiencing a health and social care crisis?
Location: Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge
Commitment: Volunteers must be able to commit to 3-4 hours per week Monday - Sunday between 10am - 7pm. Minimum commitment of 6 months in the role.
Age: 18 years+
In 2020 the British Red Cross turns 150. It is thanks to all our supporters and volunteers that we have been able to provide health and social care support to people since 1870. Our volunteers provided health and social care support to people in the First and Second World war and continued providing these services in peace time and helped to create the NHS in 1948.
Today we continue to provide health and social care support through our Independent Living service that aims to support people experiencing a health crisis. From supporting people resettle into their homes after being discharged from hospital to supporting someone connect with others following a recent diagnosis of a long-term health condition. Help us continue our story by applying to volunteer with us today.
What would I be doing?
You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with:
- Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital
- Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness
- Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition
If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications.
"I'm showing compassion, empowering people, letting them know what help is out there, and helping them move forward." Lisa, Independent Living Volunteer
Next Steps
You will be contacted shortly by someone from our friendly recruitment team and successful applicants will be invited to a telephone interview, this will be an opportunity for us to find out more about you and for you to find out more about this role. Following this interview if we both agree to continue with recruitment, we will invite you to meet the team and take part in our induction training where you can find out more about what it is like to be a volunteer for the British Red Cross.
If there is anything you would like to find out more about prior to applying for the role we would love to hear from you, please email us at:
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Independent Living Volunteer - Support at home
Could you help us to support someone experiencing a health and social care crisis?
Location: Wealden, Crowborough & Heathfield
Commitment: Volunteers must be able to commit to 2 - 4 hours minimum per week, between the hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday for a minimum of 12 months
Age: 18 years+
To apply for this role you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Experience is not essential, but is preferred. Volunteers support Carers in the form of visiting once a week for 4 weeks to assist with emotional and practical support, which may include befriending, signposting, assisting with light duties such as shopping. Volunteers need to have the ability to communicate well, flexibilty and a caring non-judgemental outlook, as well as the ability to work as part of a team but also on their own. For an informal chat to find out more about this role please contact Judith Fitter at or on 01273 227800
In 2020 the British Red Cross turns 150. It is thanks to all our supporters and volunteers that we have been able to provide health and social care support to people since 1870. Our volunteers provided health and social care support to people in the First and Second World war and continued providing these services in peace time and helped to create the NHS in 1948.
Today we continue to provide health and social care support through our Independent Living service that aims to support people experiencing a health crisis. From supporting people resettle into their homes after being discharged from hospital to supporting someone connect with others following a recent diagnosis of a long-term health condition. Help us continue our story by applying to volunteer with us today.
What would I be doing?
You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with:
- Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital
- Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness
- Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition
If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications.
"I'm showing compassion, empowering people, letting them know what help is out there, and helping them move forward." Lisa, Independent Living Volunteer
Next Steps
You will be contacted shortly by someone from our friendly recruitment team and successful applicants will be invited to a telephone interview, this will be an opportunity for us to find out more about you and for you to find out more about this role. Following this interview if we both agree to continue with recruitment, we will invite you to meet the team and take part in our induction training where you can find out more about what it is like to be a volunteer for the British Red Cross.
If there is anything you would like to find out more about prior to applying for the role we would love to hear from you, please email us at:
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Independent Living Volunteer - Support at home
Could you help us to support someone experiencing a health and social care crisis?
Location: Rother, Rye & Battle
Commitment: Volunteers must be able to commit to 2 - 4 hours minimum per week, between the hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday for a minimum of 12 months
Age: 18 years+
To apply for this role you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Experience is not essential, but is preferred. Volunteers support Carers in the form of visiting once a week for 4 weeks to assist with emotional and practical support, which may include befriending, signposting, assisting with light duties such as shopping. Volunteers need to have the ability to communicate well, flexibilty and a caring non-judgemental outlook, as well as the ability to work as part of a team but also on their own. For an informal chat to find out more about this role please contact Judith Fitter at or on 01273 227800
In 2020 the British Red Cross turns 150. It is thanks to all our supporters and volunteers that we have been able to provide health and social care support to people since 1870. Our volunteers provided health and social care support to people in the First and Second World war and continued providing these services in peace time and helped to create the NHS in 1948.
Today we continue to provide health and social care support through our Independent Living service that aims to support people experiencing a health crisis. From supporting people resettle into their homes after being discharged from hospital to supporting someone connect with others following a recent diagnosis of a long-term health condition. Help us continue our story by applying to volunteer with us today.
What would I be doing?
You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with:
- Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital
- Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness
- Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition
If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications.
"I'm showing compassion, empowering people, letting them know what help is out there, and helping them move forward." Lisa, Independent Living Volunteer
Next Steps
You will be contacted shortly by someone from our friendly recruitment team and successful applicants will be invited to a telephone interview, this will be an opportunity for us to find out more about you and for you to find out more about this role. Following this interview if we both agree to continue with recruitment, we will invite you to meet the team and take part in our induction training where you can find out more about what it is like to be a volunteer for the British Red Cross.
If there is anything you would like to find out more about prior to applying for the role we would love to hear from you, please email us at:
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Independent Living Volunteer - Support at home
Could you help us to support someone experiencing a health and social care crisis?
Location: Lewes, Uckfield, Ringmer & Havens
Commitment: Volunteers must be able to commit to 2 - 4 hours minimum per week, between the hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday for a minimum of 12 months
Age: 18 years+
To apply for this role you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Experience is not essential, but is preferred. Volunteers support Carers in the form of visiting once a week for 4 weeks to assist with emotional and practical support, which may include befriending, signposting, assisting with light duties such as shopping. Volunteers need to have the ability to communicate well, flexibilty and a caring non-judgemental outlook, as well as the ability to work as part of a team but also on their own. For an informal chat to find out more about this role please contact Judith Fitter at or on 01273 227800
In 2020 the British Red Cross turns 150. It is thanks to all our supporters and volunteers that we have been able to provide health and social care support to people since 1870. Our volunteers provided health and social care support to people in the First and Second World war and continued providing these services in peace time and helped to create the NHS in 1948.
Today we continue to provide health and social care support through our Independent Living service that aims to support people experiencing a health crisis. From supporting people resettle into their homes after being discharged from hospital to supporting someone connect with others following a recent diagnosis of a long-term health condition. Help us continue our story by applying to volunteer with us today.
What would I be doing?
You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with:
- Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital
- Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness
- Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition
Please click to view the full role description
If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications.
"I'm showing compassion, empowering people, letting them know what help is out there, and helping them move forward." Lisa, Independent Living Volunteer
Next Steps
You will be contacted shortly by someone from our friendly recruitment team and successful applicants will be invited to a telephone interview, this will be an opportunity for us to find out more about you and for you to find out more about this role. Following this interview if we both agree to continue with recruitment, we will invite you to meet the team and take part in our induction training where you can find out more about what it is like to be a volunteer for the British Red Cross.
If there is anything you would like to find out more about prior to applying for the role we would love to hear from you, please email us at:
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Independent Living Volunteer - Support at home
Could you help us to support someone experiencing a health and social care crisis?
Location: Eastbourne, Hailsham & Polegate
Commitment: Volunteers must be able to commit to 2 - 4 hours minimum per week, between the hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday for a minimum of 12 months
Age: 18 years+
To apply for this role you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Experience is not essential, but is preferred. Volunteers support Carers in the form of visiting once a week for 4 weeks to assist with emotional and practical support, which may include befriending, signposting, assisting with light duties such as shopping. Volunteers need to have the ability to communicate well, flexibilty and a caring non-judgemental outlook, as well as the ability to work as part of a team but also on their own. For an informal chat to find out more about this role please contact Judith Fitter at or on 01273 227800
In 2020 the British Red Cross turns 150. It is thanks to all our supporters and volunteers that we have been able to provide health and social care support to people since 1870. Our volunteers provided health and social care support to people in the First and Second World war and continued providing these services in peace time and helped to create the NHS in 1948.
Today we continue to provide health and social care support through our Independent Living service that aims to support people experiencing a health crisis. From supporting people resettle into their homes after being discharged from hospital to supporting someone connect with others following a recent diagnosis of a long-term health condition. Help us continue our story by applying to volunteer with us today.
What would I be doing?
You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with:
- Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital
- Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness
- Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition
If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications.
"I'm showing compassion, empowering people, letting them know what help is out there, and helping them move forward." Lisa, Independent Living Volunteer
Next Steps
You will be contacted shortly by someone from our friendly recruitment team and successful applicants will be invited to a telephone interview, this will be an opportunity for us to find out more about you and for you to find out more about this role. Following this interview if we both agree to continue with recruitment, we will invite you to meet the team and take part in our induction training where you can find out more about what it is like to be a volunteer for the British Red Cross.
If there is anything you would like to find out more about prior to applying for the role we would love to hear from you, please email us at:
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Emergency Response Volunteer
Could you help respond to emergencies in your local area?
Location: Hastings Fire Station
Commitment: Volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum of 24 hours a month: Usually 2 x 12 hours plus attend a monthly Team Meeting on the 2st Wedsnesday evening of the month
To apply for this role you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. You need to be able to reach Hastings Fire Station within 30 minutes. Person Centred Approach. Flexible attitude and a willingness to respond if on call, including unsocial hours. Volunteers provide emotional and practical support for people who are affected by a serious incident or an emergency such fire or flood.
In 2020 the British Red Cross turns 150. It is thanks to all our supporters and volunteers that we have been able to help people during emergencies since 1870. Our volunteers have been providing emotional and practical support to those affected during emergencies such as Aberfan, the London 7/7 bombings and more recently the Manchester Arena bombings and Grenfell fire. The Red Cross doesn't only respond to large-scale emergencies, we respond to an emergency on average every four hours ranging from house fires and floods to power cuts and water shortages. Help us continue our story by applying to volunteer with us today.
What would I be doing?
You will be helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Every individual affected by an emergency will need different support from us to help them recover, below are some examples of what you might support with:
- Helping communities prepare for extreme weather events such as flooding or snow storms
- Providing practical support such as distributing clothing or food after flooding
- Providing emotional support to people who have been evacuated due to a fire
If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications.
Next steps
You will be contacted shortly by someone from our friendly recruitment team and successful applicants will be invited to a telephone interview, this will be an opportunity for us to find out more about you and for you to find out more about this role. Following this interview if we both agree to continue with recruitment, we will invite you to meet the team and take part in our induction training where you can find out more about what it is like to be a volunteer for the British Red Cross.
If there is anything you would like to find out more about prior to applying for the role we would love to hear from you, please e-mail us at:
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Are you aged 18-30 and looking for a trustee role? TimeBank is a brilliant volunteering charity and we would love to hear from you, especially if you are from an ethnic minority background, as we want our Board to reflect the diverse communities we work with.
We have built a first-class reputation for volunteer-led social action projects for over 20 years, while our employee volunteering is valued for its professionalism and flexibility.
Join us as a trustee and help us build on the success of our volunteer projects that tackle some of the most complex social issues in our society. You’ll join a group of dedicated trustees who are passionate about our work, who share a collective pride in what we’ve achieved and have huge ambitions for our future.
We are looking for a range of experience and are open to what you may have to offer. This could include fundraising, traditional and digital communications, HR, social media as well as different sector experience.
TimeBank is committed to equal opportunities and we want our Board to benefit from the advantages that diversity brings, including different skills, life experiences and backgrounds.
We'd need you to attend a minimum of four Board meetings a year (normally in London but currently by Zoom), provide ad hoc support to the executive team and attend occasional evening events.
This is a voluntary role with a commitment of around 20 hours each year.
TimeBank is a national volunteering charity. Our vision is to make volunteering part of the fabric of everyday life and a rewarding experience ... Read more
About us:
Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we’re taking it on. We are supporting those affected by the disease, investing in groundbreaking research, lobbying for greater recognition of pancreatic cancer, and being a voice for everyone involved in the fight. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer.
About the role:
We are at an exciting point as a charity, with big challenges, big ambitions, and the passion and energy to make big change happen. We need trustees to help us to realise our potential and we want Board membership to reflect the diverse society of the UK and its differing healthcare systems.
The key role of the Pancreatic Cancer UK Board of Trustees is the governance of the organisation ensuring that the charity acts in accordance with its constitution and that its activities are in furtherance of its objects.
We currently looking for three trustees to join our Board of Trustees as several of our Trustees are nearing the end of their terms of office. Our Board currently consists of nine members who possess a wide range of skills and experience and all of whom have a connection to pancreatic cancer either through having lost someone close to them or as a survivor.
We are an inclusive organisation committed to developing a diverse workforce and are looking for people who can demonstrate dedication to our cause and values. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all types and backgrounds. You may already have experience at the Board level, but this is not essential. We offer a range of support including mentoring and training. To help us achieve our ambitions we are very keen to talk to those who have knowledge/experience of digital developments in organisations, the health care/cancer sector, marketing and communications and we would like to continue the tradition of having pancreatic cancer survivors on the Board if at all possible.
You will also share our passion and determination to transform the future for everyone affected by pancreatic cancer. We need to stop pancreatic cancer from taking too many lives, too soon. We hope you will join us.
Please see the Board of Trustees Candidate Brief 2021 for full details of the role and how to apply on our website.
The closing date is 11 February 2021 at 9 am. Interviews will be held in the week beginning on the 01 March 2021 (interview date to be confirmed) and following a period of induction the successful candidates will take up their roles at the Board meeting on 22 June 2021.
Please note: The charity is registered both as a charity and a limited company. Every trustee is also a director of the company and has legal responsibilities and potential liabilities in each capacity. Full details of these are not included in this role description but can be obtained from the Chair of the Board.
We undertake enhanced criminal record checks on trustees because the charity delivers direct services to vulnerable adults but do not do this until the role of trustee has been confirmed. We abide by the DBS Code of Practice, Disclosure Scotland Code of Practice, and Access NI Code of Practice.
Pancreatic Cancer UK is taking on pancreatic cancer through research, support and campaigning to transform the future for those affected.
... Read moreWe are currently looking for a Portuguese speaker to support us with Outreach work in Lambeth.
Early shifts daily - 5/6am – 1/2pm
Day Shifts – 9am – 5pm
The role of the outreach support is to support the team to engage with people who speak Portuguese to ensure we deliver the best service to our clients who are rough sleeping. We may ask you to support to take clients to appointments if they need support with translation. We need more support from volunteers on our early shifts so if you are free from 5/6am please do apply. We are able to be open on the end time of the shift for people who work or who have childcare commitments. Full training is given and we are happy to support this as a placement for students.
“Thames Reach's mission is to help homeless and vulnerable people to find decent homes, build supportive relationships an... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of Volunteer Role
Are you seeking experience in publishing? Be a part of the team editing, writing and commissioning content for the magazine, website, leaflets, etc. of Pain Concern. The editorial team undertake all the editorial jobs involved in converting text to publication. Some writing will be involved, but the focus for this role is on ‘editing’ rather than ‘journalism.’ As a member of Pain Concern’s editorial team, you will assist our Managing Editor. By joining us you will join a fast-growing and respected service.
Task Description
You will be a part of the team editing, writing and commissioning content for the magazine, newsletter, website, leaflets, etc. of Pain Concern. The editorial team undertake all the editorial jobs involved in converting text to publication.
- Copy-editing
- Editing transcripts of interviews to produce copy ready for publication.
- Working with authors
- Working with our advisers
- Proof reading
- Permissions and acknowledgements
- Indexing and working with indexers
- Bibliographical references
- Working with designers
- Corrections and maintaining an archive
- Researching information about pain and related topics.
Skills and Personal Qualities
- Excellent written English
- IT skills.
- Be able to learn and adopt editorial policy and procedures
- Interest and curiosity in learning about chronic pain
Availability and location
Minimum commitment of 3 months.
Minimum 5 hours per week.
The work is carried out during office hours in the main office, located in the Safestore office building, Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS. The office is on the ground floor and there is car parking on site. There is a choice of buses and Newcraighall Train Station is nearby. Due to current COVID19 guidelines, you will be working at home until the current situation allows a return to the office.
Support, supervision and training
The volunteer will be supervised by the Project Co-ordinator (Radio and Publications).
Pain Concern is a small, mainly volunteer run charity, which works under the pressure of tight deadlines and to the highest standards to produc... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Task Description
Manage social media campaigns and day-to-day activities; Manage presence in social networking including Facebook & Twitter; Monitor the impact of social media campaigns; Analyse, review and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize the charity’s reach.
Skills and Personal Qualities
- Communication skills
- Good knowledge and understanding of social media platforms
- Knowledge of marketing
- IT literate
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of / interest in pain and long-term conditions
Availability and location
Minimum 4 hours per week commitment. The work is carried out during office hours in the main office, located in the Safestore office building, Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS. The office is on the ground floor. and there is car parking on site. There is a choice of buses and Newcraighall Train Station is nearby. Due to current COVID19 guidelines, you will be working at home until the current situation allows a return to the office.
Support, supervision, and training
The volunteer will be supervised by the Project Co-ordinator (Radio and Publications)
Pain Concern is a small, mainly volunteer run charity, which works under the pressure of tight deadlines and to the highest standards to produc... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Familiar with Google Adwords and possibly the non-profit sector?! Then we need your help!
You might be aware that as a non-profit, we receive a generous grant from Google Adwords, but we really need a bit more of an idea on how we can get the best from it! We are looking for someone who can offer us some time to get our Google Ads really working.You will take on the responibility for the strategy ad management of our Adwords Grant and alongisde this you will be responsible for devising new and refining current campaigns to help spread the word about our work. You will be providing very valuable help to our small team whose collective efforts go towards supporting street children living in some of the world’s most dangerous cities.
This opportunity is home-based, hours are what you can reasonably offer us to make a difference - we would ideally like someone for about 5 hours a week.
Skills:
- Experience with Google Adwords
- Support for campaigns (to work with Marketing and Fundraising Team)
- Suggestion ideas for campaign support
- Excellent written English, expertise in writing engaging PPC copy
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Self-starter with the ability to use own initiative and work independently
- Drive for continuous improvement – to monitor and evaluate campaigns
Desirable skills:
- Use of Microsoft Teams for joining meetings with Toybox team members
You will be responsible and accountable for all out bound activity, successes and wins!
This is a great opportunity for the right person who is very capable with Google Adwords and would like to develop and stretch their existing skills in the non-profit sector, supporting a fantastic cause and working with a very dedicated team who are keen to push boundaries.
Toybox is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment. Toybox values diversity and therefore we encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds. We will only use the information you provide to process your application. For more information about how we use your information, see our Privacy Policy. In submitting an application for this role we will deem that you have read and understood this Policy.
We are distraught that we live in a world which allows children to sleep on pavements, work in appalling conditions, be subjected to violent ab... Read more
The Griffin Institute at Northwick Park is a leading, not-for-profit, charitable research institute with a vision to be a leading translational biomedical research and training organisation. Our mission is to accelerate innovative solutions that both improve and maximise patient benefits. The Institute has a newly refurbished state-of-the-art facility for pre-clinical studies, which are conducted both as part of collaborative projects and as contracted work for external clients. The theatre suites are also first-class and are used to run numerous internationally-renowned courses relating to surgical training.
Our team of specialist scientists is actively developing highly innovative materials aiming to translate carefully designed pre-clinical studies into effective patient care.
We are excited to advertise for a Marketing Assistant to join our Team. The individual will work 3 days per week (up to 22,5 hrs) for a 6-month period, with a possible extension afterwards.
This post will report directly to the Business Development Manager. The individual will be someone who ideally has some scientific background so that they are able to draft copies, they will have familiarity with social media platforms and website development. They should also be a self-starter with ability to work independently and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Support marketing planning and execution
- Create and write copy for social media posts, promotional emails and other marketing collateral
- Update the Company website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter profiles
- Produce quarterly newsletters
- Drafting promotional case studies
- Carry out market research on competitors
- Support marketing events
Essential and Desired Skills:
- Must have experience working with WordPress to manage, improve and expand on website content and Adobe InDesign to prepare newsletters, brochures, and similar documents
- Must have a relevant degree or experience (voluntary or paid)
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Good level of attention to detail
- Good record keeping
- Ability to work on-site (remotely when appropriate/required)
Closing Date: 12th February 2021
Expected start date: 22nd February 2021
If you would like to apply, please send a covering letter and CV
Development in Action (DiA) is a youth-led and volunteer-run development education charity working to engage young people in the UK in global issues and to promote global citizenship. We do this by delivering youth workshops in schools, hosting public events and by providing an online blog platform for young people to write and engage in development issues.
The Global Citizenship youth workshops are a central aspect of DiA’s development education work, offering free workshops to schools, colleges and sixth forms throughout the UK on the subject of global development issues. In these COVID-19 times, the workshops can be held virtually with classes or as an extracurricular school activity.
This Schools Workshop Coordinator role would suit an individual with excellent knowledge management skills, who is confident in designing engaging sessions for young people. The Schools Workshop Coordinator will work independently to recruit, train and manage a cohort of volunteer Workshop Leaders.
Responsibilities
- Recruit volunteer Workshop Leaders.
- Train Workshop Leaders on how to deliver effective and engaging workshops (face-to-face or virtually).
- Create pedagogy content for the workshops, with input from Workshop Leaders.
- Ensure Workshop Leaders have the materials & equipment needed to run workshops.
- Manage the workshop budgets, including volunteer reimbursements.
- Provide feedback to workshop leaders where delivery is not meeting expectations, agree on improvement action plans and monitor improvements.
Desired skills, qualities and experience
- Demonstrated experience in and enthusiasm for designing and delivering engaging content for youth.
- Experience working with young people aged 11-19.
- Experience advertising & recruiting volunteers.
- Excellent leadership and knowledge management.
- Commitment to DiA’s values, mission and ethos.
- Passion for education, international development, global citizenship and responsible volunteering.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and IT skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently.
- Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative, manage workload, prioritise your own time and meet deadlines.
Please note this role is home-based, with attendance at committee meetings which are either held in person or virtually. Time commitment: 6 hours per week, possibly with some weekend or evening work required. A minimum commitment of 6 months would be desirable for this role.
Please send a CV and covering letter (maximum of two sides of A4 each) explaining why you are interested in the role, and how you meet the criteria to our email box by 5pm on Friday 12th February.
Shortlisting for this post will take place soon after the closing date. Initial interviews will take place via Skype/Zoom in the middle of February.
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