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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Job Title: Charityworks Taster Programme Associate

• Employer: One of our Charityworks partner organisations

• Location: Placements will take place in leading non-profit organisations in London and the North West of England

• Hours: Both the taster day(s) and placement week(s) will take place during the Christmas Break period 17th December – 4th January and/or Easter Break period 31st March – 26th April. They will occur between 9am - 5pm with some flexibility according to the requirements of the placement and your host organisation.

• Taster experience day(s): Eligible for travel expenses

• Work experience week(s): Stipend equivalent to the Living Wage of £330 per week (£385 in London) assuming full-time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

To apply for the Charityworks Taster Programme you must meet the following eligibility criteria. Please note that we do make exceptions for these criteria on a case by case basis. If you do not meet the criteria but believe we should consider your application, please email us at info@charity-works.co.uk or call 020 3620 5252.

Qualification: You must be either in your final year of university or a graduate (any year) and be expected to attain (or have already attained) a 2:1 at degree level (or equivalent) OR a Master’s in any subject.*

Experience: You must have an interest in or desire to learn more about working in the non-profit sector or be seeking to obtain a placement on the Charityworks programme starting in September 2019.*

Background: You must be from a Black, Asian or Minority ethnic background (BAME) including mixed backgrounds.

Skills: Ability to competently use basic IT software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office or equivalent), which may include any adaptations/adjustments as required.*

Competencies: Due to the fact that we partner with a range of organisations to gain experience in a vast number of varied roles, it is not possible to provide a detailed job description that applies to all positions at this stage. We will be looking for candidates that are motivated by an opportunity to explore the non-profit sector as a career path and in particular, are committed to their own personal development.

There are 8 core competencies which we believe enable you to succeed in the sector, and by which we assess applicants to our Charityworks Graduate Programme. We'll look for these competencies during your time on the Taster Programme should you wish to be fast-tracked to our graduate scheme.

Beneficiary and customer focus, Communicate with impact, Build positive relationships, Resilient, Motivated by results, Innovative and entrepreneurial, Adaptable, Commitment to personal development

More information about the competencies we look for are available on our website at www.charity-works.co.uk

Posting an application

If you would prefer to complete your application on paper, please get in touch with us at: info@charity-works.co.uk in good time to receive our address and ensure the application reaches us before 17th December 2018.

Reasonable adjustments

If you need an adjustment or assistance in order to submit your application, or need the application form in another format, please let us know by calling 020 3620 5252 or by emailing info@charity-works.co.uk.