EDIT: the deadline for applications has now passed. Thanks to all those who applied!
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We’re excited to announce that LDE is recruiting in Canterbury, Kent.
Learning Disability England is looking for an organized, proactive and friendly Personal Assistant to support our Co-Founder in his unique and exciting role. You will be joining a small and supportive team in a new and rapidly growing charity. The successful candidate for this role will have a keen interest in social justice and human rights, and a willingness to learn about the issues affecting people with learning disabilities.
Learning Disability England is a membership organization and charity that brings together people with learning disabilities, family members, friends and professionals to create a strong, loud voice on the things that matter. LDE’s Co-Founder is a self-advocate with a learning disability who has been fighting for the rights of people with learning disabilities for over 30 years.
The key duties of the Personal Assistant to LDE’s Co-Founder include:
- To support the Co-Founder with his day-to-day tasks.
- Drafting communications including newsletters, blogs and articles for a range of publications from LDE’s own blog to national news outlets.
- Design and implement systems which support the day-to-day duties of the Co-Founder.
The position is based in a relaxed and modern collaborative working space in Canterbury.
To apply for this position please email mariana.ortiz@LDEngland.org.uk to request an application pack.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 20th March.
Hours: Annualised hours are 936 per year, to be worked flexibly but usually falling Tues-Thurs (18 hours a week).
Salary: £8.25 per hour (£16,087 pro-rata of full-time equivalent)
Closing Date: 5pm, 15th March 2017