Project Officer

3 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Shift.ms Full time

**Job summary**

The Shift.ms community is at the heart of everything we do. We involve people with Multiple Sclerosis in all aspects of our work to ensure we truly are ‘By MSers, For MSers’. Participation of the community is a key organisational priority and we’re looking for a Participation Officer to support the timely and smooth delivery of the Buddy Network project.

**Why are we looking for you?**
Shift.ms is looking for a highly organised and self motivated Participation Officer for a 7 month maternity cover. You will be responsible for supporting the administration of the Shift.ms Buddy Network.

**Who are Shift.ms?**
Shift.ms is the social network for people with MS (MSers). Founded by MSers, for
- has over 50,000 monthly users from all over the world with 56,000 members. Last year, we worked with 300 volunteers who contributed over 1,500 hours.

**The day to day**:
Your responsibilities will include supporting the following areas of our Buddy Network project:
**Volunteer recruitment and support**
- Managing incoming requests to become a Buddy;
- Arranging volunteer interviews;
- Arranging quarterly Buddy Support Calls;
- Writing and distributing a monthly Buddy e-newsletter.

**Managing incoming requests**
- Managing income requests for support from the community;
- Matching requests to appropriate Buddies;
- Ensuring the smooth running of matches.

**Administration**
- Keeping accurate records of Buddies, volunteers, project activity and volunteer expenses;
- Recording monthly Buddy Network metrics;
- Supporting the writing of any funding reports for the Buddy Network.

**What you’ll need to bring**:

- Experience of working with volunteers or community engagement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of project coordination
- Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Energy, drive and enthusiasm
- Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders

**Other information**

Hours: 16-20 hours a week (worked over at least three day, this can be flexible)

Contract: Fixed term, 7 months

**Salary**: £20,000 - £23,000 pro rata

Employee benefits: Life assurance, generous pension, committed learning and development budget for each staff member.

Probation: 1 month

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata, plus public holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year

Office location: We offer a remote-first working environment, with travel to our Leeds office as required for team meetings.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Part-time hours: 16-20 per week

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leeds, LS1 4JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- volunteer management: 1 year (preferred)
- project management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds, LS1 4JB

Application deadline: 15/06/2023
Expected start date: 10/07/2023


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