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EXTERNAL RELATIONS INTERN

  • Flexible Location; in our London office and online 
  • Voluntary, expenses paid if applicable
  • 2-3 days per week, for 6-8 weeks (flexible)

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 service 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 external relations 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.

Key responsibilities

  • Identify methods and avenues for publicising and marketing the work of User Voice;
  • Daily update of internal staff and wider audience on policy developments;
  • Creating content and campaigns for our social media platforms;
  • Research background material for User Voice projects;
  • Researching charities, events and societies involved with people in the Criminal Justice System and initiating links with these organisations;
  • General administrative duties;
  • Assist staff and Managing Director with tasks as and when they arise.

Personal specification

  • A genuine interest in Criminal Justice and Social policy;
  • Confident using social media platforms (Facebook/Instagram/ Twitter etc.);
  • Experience in blogging and designing web content;
  • Able to develop networks;
  • Strong IT and research skills;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to be proactive and work largely unsupervised;
  • Well organised.

What this role can offer

  • Work experience for your CV;
  • Invaluable experience working within a criminal justice system based charity as well as the opportunity to be involved with a start up at an exciting stage in its development;
  • The space to develop existing skills and gain new ones in a practical working environment;
  • Support from a motivated and enthusiastic team;
  • A valuable experience contributing to real social change;
  • Reimbursement of travel expenses (if applicable).

 

Equality and diversity

User Voice welcomes applications from ex-offenders and from all sections of the community regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.

Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks

This post is subject to a standard criminal record disclosure check via the 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.

Closing date: January 31st 2023

We are keen to appoint as soon as possible and may interview for this position before the deadline. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

To apply, send your CV and covering letter (one side maximum) explaining why you would be suited to the role  to recruitment@uservoice.org

If you have any questions about the role or would like to speak about your application, please do not hesitate to contact Sean Campbell on: scampbell@uservoice.org