Vacancies for staff and volunteers

Communications Officer

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Communications Officer has arisen within the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), the world union of Humanist and other non-religious organisations.

Improving IHEU’s communications function, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of IHEU’s communications with the public and its Member Organisations around the world, regarding IHEU’s activities and policy agenda. Based at the British Humanist Association (BHA) offices in London and integrated into the BHA staff team, the successful candidate will need excellent written and oral communication skills, experience of developing and delivering media strategies, the ability to work independently and pro-actively, and be committed to promoting Humanism. Language skills are desirable. Salary up to £30,000.

For full details, see the application pack. To apply, please submit the application form by midnight on 28 February 2012.

AHS Board Member

The National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secularist Student Societies (AHS) is the umbrella organisation for all non-religious student societies in institutes of higher education across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, supported and facilitated by The British Humanist Association (BHA). Our vision is a thriving atheist, humanist or secular student society in every institute of higher education in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, networked together, with a shared voice in public life.

It is our mission to build, support and represent atheist, humanist and secular student societies; to facilitate communication between them; to encourage joint actions; and to ensure that their members have opportunities to be part of the wider national and international movement. the AHS currently has 34 member societies, representing hundreds of students.

Our Executive team are all volunteers, passionate and motivated to achieve the aims of our organisation. They have had direct experience of running student societies of this nature in a wide range of roles and are well supported by a team of 17 volunteer officers from across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The Board normally numbers seven members and currently includes Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association and David Pollock, President of the European Humanist Federation. The Board’s role is to help provide strategic direction, as well as to monitor, scrutinise and support the team’s work.

The AHS is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable person to join its Board. As a member of the Board you will have a clear commitment to our mission, and to helping student atheists, humanists and secularists have their voice recognised. You will understand the difference between the Executive’s responsibility for management and the Board’s governance role.

• Detailed knowledge of the issues is not necessary. We want the benefit of the experience derived from your own background 
• You’ll need to commit to the equivalent of approximately ten days per annum, with four meetings per annum in London 
• The role of Board member is a voluntary one, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed

We are particularly looking for candidates who have key skills in these areas:

• Fundraising
• Public Relations
• Human Resources

For more information and details on how to apply please download the Role Description here. Please note, this is a voluntary position, the AHS will provide reasonable reimbursement for travel only.

Volunteers

Are you interested in getting involved?  Could you spare a few hours to help the BHA?

BHA is looking for a pool of volunteers to call upon on an ad-hoc basis to help with a range of tasks in our busy office.  This could include:

• Putting together information packs
• Photocopying
• Envelope stuffing and mailings

Technically competent volunteers could:

• Check our website and ensure that it functions well
• Input data

We are looking for people who are available for a few hours or perhaps a morning or afternoon, during office hours (Monday – Friday, 9.30am-5pm).

If you are interested, please send us an email to: info@humanism.org.uk  or telephone the office to speak to Tamsin or Blakeley on 020 7079 3580.