Job description
Are you interested in a career in Communications and Marketing? Do you want to develop your skills and experience in a busy and effective team? Do you want your work to make a difference in communities and celebrate all that is good about the third (not for profit) sector?
If you have some experience of communications – either in a paid or voluntary capacity – then this temporary development role is a fantastic opportunity to take your next step in your career.
About us
Voluntary Action Leeds is the leading third sector ‘infrastructure’ organisation in the city. We provide support on volunteering for individuals and organisations, as well as training, funding advice, information, and sector advocacy to enable the third sector to be more effective in making a difference for communities. We know that our work helps to provide a vital foundation through which other organisations can thrive.
The role
Some of your early duties will be to assist our Comms and Marketing Officer to manage queries from colleagues and customers, maintain our social media output and post material to Doing Good Leeds. As we support you through your learning journey, we expect that you’ll to grow into developing new copy, undertaking design work and beginning to take the lead on day-to-day tasks in the team.
About you
We’d love to hear from you if have:
Ability to:
- work in a busy, sometimes pressured environment
- build great relationships with colleagues and customers
Commitment:
- to develop yourself and to learn from colleagues whilst you work
Skills:
- some experience of communications work (e.g. writing newsletters or writing social media content)
How to Apply
Find out more about the role, including how to apply here: Communications and Marketing Assistant (Development) - Doing Good Leeds
Timetable for Recruitment
- Deadline for Applications: 5pm, Thursday 31 August 2023
- Shortlisting: Friday 1 September 2023
- Interviews: Thursday 7 September 2023
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.