EXTERNAL RELATIONS INTERN
- Location: Hybrid of in our London office and online
- Voluntary, expenses paid if applicable
- 2-3 days per week, 6-8 weeks
User Voice was created for and is run by people who have been in prison and on probation. We are committed to giving those with lived experience a voice.
Our aim is to make the criminal justice system work for everyone. Our unique approach is designed, deployed, and delivered by former service users working alongside current service users and providers. We believe the experience of users is vital for positive reform.
We have been delivering significant change in the Criminal Justice System for over a decade, bringing about transformation for: institutions, individuals, and the agenda – so the system can work for everyone.
We are looking for someone who is looking to start their career in communications and the charity sector.
Job Description
We require a forward-thinking intern who is enthusiastic and motivated to use their creativity and knowledge to create engaging and informative content to develop User Voice’s profile.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to gain knowledge on the Criminal Justice System and develop skills and experience in using digital media while being involved with an innovative charity.
Personal Specification
- A genuine interest in criminal justice and User Voice
- Excellent attention to detail
- Organised
- Proactive and happy to work largely unsupervised
- Good excel skills
- Available 1-3 days a week
- Access to a computer
What this role can offer
- Invaluable experience working within a Criminal Justice System based charity
- The space to develop existing skills and gain new ones
- Work experience to add to your CV;
- Support from a motivated and enthusiastic team;
- A valuable experience contributing to real social change;
- Reimbursement of London travel expenses.
Interview and Start dates
Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis. Start date will be as soon as possible.
User Voice works with children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to a basic criminal record disclosure check via the new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) processes. The purpose of the check is to ensure that the nature of the applicant’s criminal record, considered alongside evidence of the applicant’s rehabilitation, does not indicate that his or her employment in this role would put current service users at risk
To apply, send your CV and covering letter to scampbell@uservoice.org