Head of Communications & Marketing

Youth Advantage UK

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

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Job description

About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organisation that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects
that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.

We are looking to appoint a volunteer who has management experience and who is able to support the functions of our Communications & Marketing Department through the effective management of our marketing team and marketing policy. These functions include: website, social media, engagement, events and sponsorship (as a temporary function within this department).

Key accountabilities:

Departmental strategic management
Marketing policy development
Social media output
Website development and design
Engagement and events
To take part in department wider management and leadership activities
To support the planning of department activities
To take on line management roles as assigned
To provide effective supervision and guidance to other volunteers as delegated
To oversee departmental tasks
To provide support and additional capacity with regards to progress of departmental relevant tasks

Requirements

To have experience working in the charity sector or voluntary sector
To have experience in managing a team of people/volunteers
To be competent in IT, social media and website design
To be an effective communicator and leader
At least 7 or more years of relevant experience.
Some experience (ideally 2 or more years) of managing or leading a team.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
IT literacy with own equipment (laptop and phone)
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Right to volunteer in the UK

Benefits

This is a UK based 100% Fully remote and flexible role
Supportive Team and Management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Why volunteer with us?

We are a supportive and friendly organisation that takes pride in developing and nurturing our staff and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience to help you begin your career in Research as we endeavour to grow our organisation and continue to make positive changes to the lives of young people. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Instructions

Please submit your application with a covering letter explaining how you need the requirements for this volunteering post. We would also love to hear about what motivates you and what you hope to gain from this volunteering post.

Upload your CV in a PDF format only, applications outside of this format may not be considered.

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