Project Assistant

Due to the success of the programme over the past year, we are excited to be expanding the project team with the creation of the roles of Project Assistant. The Project Assistant will support the Volunteering Project Manager in the day to day delivery of the Medway Change Makers volunteering project. The post holder will contribute to the administration and coordination of the project, with the general objective of enabling volunteers to access volunteering activity.,

• Support delivery of the Medway Change Makers programme, seeking to meet programme objectives and requirements set by the funding body.


• Undertake administrative tasks in relation to project need, such as: organising postage of volunteer uniform; drafting communications to volunteers; maintenance of the volunteer databases; proofreading etc.


• Create social media posts promoting new volunteer roles using existing templates on Canva


• Communicate directly with volunteers regarding upcoming or past opportunities, answering basic queries.


• Coordinate a training programme for volunteers, with support from the project manager.


• By additional arrangement, attend Ideas Test and wider community events to represent the programme and/or support volunteers.


• Other tasks commensurate with the role as specified by the Volunteering Project Manager.
  
  Essential:


• Strong administrative skills, including good computer literacy


• Experience of project administration, including using spreadsheets, databases and drafting public-facing communications


• A high level of accuracy in written communication, including good proofreading ability


• The ability to work efficiently and effectively


Desirable but not essential:

• Experience using Facebook for Business/Meta Business Suite, and paid social media advertising


• Experience with Google Suite, design tools (such as Canva), and database management, or willingness to learn.


• Interest or experience in visual arts, music, theatre, or community arts. Awareness of cultural organisations and activities in Medway.


• Volunteering experience in the cultural sector


Due to the nature of the role, this role requires an Enhanced DBS check. If you do not have a current (within 3 years) portable DBS, Ideas Test will need to submit an application for an Enhanced DBS check for the successful candidate. Any offer of employment is subject to the receipt of an Enhanced DBS.

Contract period: This role is a fixed term contract until the end of February 2025.

Salary: £25,000 FTE, Pro rata for 2 days per week

Holidays:25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata

Working Hours:This is a part time role, at 2 days per week, with Mondays worked at our office in Chatham and one other day (to be agreed with the successful candidate). There may be the possibility for additional hours during busy periods.