The National Deaf Children’s Society

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Campaigns Assistant

NDCS London office
£21,522 - £25,684
35 hours per week
Two posts available
Two year fixed term contract
 
NDCS is looking for two creative, committed and enthusiastic campaigner to deliver our Save Services for Deaf Children campaign.  Deaf children are some of the most vulnerable and educationally disadvantaged children in the UK today and yet serious cuts to the vital public services they receive are taking place.  The successful candidate will motivate our network of campaigners to influence local and national decision makers to stop this.  
 
You'll recruit, train and support campaigners, empowering them to challenge local and national decision making and ensure adequate funding for services for deaf children and their families.   
 
To join the NDCS campaigns team, you’ll need experience of local and national campaigning. You’ll be used to working with campaigners and decision-makers and have an interest and understanding of education and health issues. You will be a highly effective communicator and you’ll be able to influence, inspire and challenge others.
 
NDCS has a strong record of campaigning success - and you can help us to achieve more. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join us and support key activities to save vital services for deaf children.
 
 
For an application pack please ring our recruitment line on 020 7253 9006 or 020 7490 8656 (minicom). Alternatively, you can download an application pack by visiting our website at www.ndcs.org.uk or fax 020 7251 5020 or email recruitment@ndcs.org.uk
 
The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 2 March 2012.
We expect interviews to be held in London on Friday 9 March 2012.
 
NDCS is aiming to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting work-life balance amongst its staff.
 
The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (1016532) and in Scotland (SC040779)