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Reference: 45398

Date Added: 24 April 2014
Closing Date: 11 May 2014

Job Title: Stakeholders Intern

Working For: Drinkaware Trust

Location: London

Salary: Above the London living wage of £8.80 per hour

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Do you want to change the UK’s drinking habits for the better? Drinkaware is a charitable organisation which aims to get people to think differently about alcohol. Our entire focus is on getting people to understand the harm it can do to their health, families and those around them. If people understand the impact drinking can have, they’re more likely to make a change.

We are seeking an enthusiastic intern for an initial six month period to work full-time in its Business Development and Partnerships team. You’ll be assisting with events, stakeholder research and communications partnership development, and engaging with funders, public health, NGO and local government partners. A key project will be supporting the Stakeholders team in promoting Drinkaware’s Parents campaign.

Ideally, the candidate we are seeking should have some experience of the charity sector and demonstrate an interest in and enthusiasm for the aims of Drinkaware. Experience of the following (in a paid or unpaid capacity) is desirable:
• Public affairs
• Campaigning
• Events
• Customer/stakeholder relations

The key qualities we’re looking for are:
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent research skills
• Attention to detail and commitment

Training and support will be provided.

Closing Date: 11 May 2014

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 19th May 2014.

Start date: Immediate (flexible).

Application Details

For further details and an application pack, go to 
http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/about-us/current-vacancies.

To apply, please submit your CV, a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the skills and competencies of the role, and your completed equal opportunities form to recruitment@drinkaware.co.uk.

Within your covering letter, we would also like you to answer the following question in no more than 300 words:
What do you think are some of the challenges in getting parents to talk to their children about alcohol and delay giving their children alcohol?

Website: http://www.drinkaware.co.uk

Additional Notes

6 May 2014: the closing date for this ad has been extended from 8 May to 11 May 2014.