Position title: Board Trustees
Opportunity type: Voluntary
Closing date: 10am, Monday 14 April
We seek passionate and skilled individuals to join our Board, whose contributions will play a vital role in supporting the organisations strategic growth and transition to charity status. In addition, we are currently recruiting for the roles of Chair, Marketing Expert and Treasurer. Please download the relevant information pack for further information about these roles.
Our Board is a diverse mix of individuals with different backgrounds, voices, knowledge, and perspectives. We welcome interest regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also welcome interest from anyone who feels that their community is underrepresented in creative or ‘mainstream’ spaces.
Interested in applying? In the first instance please contact us for an informal discussion about the role. Please note that the minimum age to apply is 18 years. If you’re under 25 and keen to learn more about what is involved in being a trustee please see further information below.
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Board Away Day, 2024
Hear from Bella, who joined the board in 2021
Aged 18-25? boost your career & make a difference
wHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
You’ll get a deeper look into the inner workings of Offset - insights into business and development can be a great asset to your CV. Your involvement can ensure we keep improving how we work with under 25s. You can help make sure that they have the most exciting and relevant opportunities to contribute to change; experience the unique and imaginative; grow a career; stretch out of their comfort zone; and be sociable.
You’ll connect with Offset’s directors, fellow Board members and key figures in the wider community. You’ll grow your network and confidence as you share your thoughts and views with others – an important skill in any career. You’ll become more comfortable with public speaking, debate and discussion techniques.
You don’t need previous experience of being on a Board, or any particular qualifications. Your experience of being under 25 will play a crucial role in helping make strategic decisions that benefit other under 25s. Being on a Board can be a rewarding opportunity and can make a real difference to yourself and others.
Project Specialist
Position title: Project Specialist
Opportunity type: Freelance
Working hours: Varied including some evenings/weekends
Hourly rate: £33 / £40 per hour*
Location: Milton Keynes
Closing date: Ongoing
We’re recruiting to grow our team of Project Specialists with a wide range of skills, experiences, and expertise in youth-led programmes. Project Specialists play a key role in supporting the implementation and coordination of Offset’s work. This position involves working closely with young people under 25 to understand and act upon their interests; supporting with the creative and logistical planning and facilitation of workshops and events; and assisting in programme administration where required.
*Hourly rate increases to reflect the greater responsibilities held with managing a project and the supervision of other colleagues.
