Head Up! (head-up.org) is an organisation which promotes higher education access for young people with disabilities. We are currently recruiting team members in:
- Finance
- Safeguarding
- Data protection
- Mentoring coordination
- Development and events
- Web development
- Content
- Fundraising
We welcome anyone who self-IDs as disabled or is a disability ally. We are a supportive and accessible team. If you're interested but not sure what role might suit you, get in touch with us at lead@head-up.org and we'll be really happy to have a chat.
We are recruiting members to join the Head Up! team. We are a group of university students and graduates who have a variety of disabilities (physical and/or mental health conditions, specific learning difficulties or neurodivergence), looking to recruit for a variety of roles that will support the core of our mission. All of the roles are remote, accessible, and have a commitment of maximum 1-2 hours a week (average). It's an opportunity to change young people's lives, whilst working with a supportive team and gaining invaluable experience.
We are currently recruiting for:
Deputy Safeguarding Lead:
- Duties - support the Designated Safeguarding Lead to review and update our policies, respond to any issues, deliver training.
- Skills - experience not required - we'll fully fund Level 3 training.
- Time commitment - est. 1-2 hours per week (average - variable) + initial training.
Finance Lead:
- Duties - update our accounts, apply for grants and write post-grant reports for donors.
- Skills - numerical literacy, strong communication skills.
- Time commitment - est. 2 hours per week (average, open to role-share).
Data Protection Lead:
- Duties: review policies on data protection, train the wider team on good practice
- Skills - able to translate legalese into understandable policies and practices for others.
- Time commitment - est. 1 hours per week.
Web Developer:
- Duties: review and update our website, liaise with social media team to support posts.
- Skills - no coding required - wordpress can be learned
- Time commitment - est. 1-2 hours per week, open to role-sharing.
Content Lead:
- Duties: commission, edit and produce written content for the website, liaise with web team to upload.
- Skills: confident writer, strong communication skills.
- Time commitment: est. 1-2 hours per week (average, can role-share). Our writing roles are ad-hoc.
Mentoring co-lead
- Duties: manage mentee/mentor recruitment, arrange training, emails/admin, match pairs, mentor support.
- Skills: strong communication skills, well-organised, friendly.
- Time commitment: est. 2 hours per week (average, role-share).
Development and Events Lead:
- Duties: help build ties with partner groups, volunteers and supporters; organise online events.
- Skills: well-organised, good communicator.
- Time commitment: est. 1-2 hours per week.
Fundraising Officer:
- Duties - research, plan and deliver new online and on-campus fundraising efforts.
- Skills: social media and good communication skills.
- Time commitment: est. 1-2 hours per week, variable depending on when events are taking place.
If you're interested in getting involved but not sure in which area, do let in touch with us at lead@head-up.org - we'd be very happy to meet and discuss more.
Overview of Project
These roles enable the running of Head Up!'s mentoring programme, which equips disabled young people with confidence in navigating a disability at school and beyond and helps them feel able and supported as they consider higher education.
This Role Involves
Responsibilities will vary depending on the role - see the role descriptions above.
Skills/Experience Required
All we ask is that you are collaborative, and willing to get stuck in. Some roles may require particular skills, and some may require an enhanced DBS check - Head Up! will fund the enhanced DBS check for volunteers who do not already hold a valid certificate.
Benefits to Others
Enabling the running of Head Up!'s mentoring programme, which equips disabled young people with confidence in navigating a disability at school and beyond and helps them feel able and supported as they consider higher education.
Benefits to the Volunteer
Opportunity to develop:
- Teamwork
- Organisation
- Communication
- Transferable skills for the world of work including project management, organising events, and written communication. Volunteering as part of the Head Up! team provides really valuable experience for CVs, and the opportunities to talk about many different responsibilities had during interviews.
Role Duration
The role is ongoing for as long as you would like to participate.
Time Commitment (hours Per week/month/year, etc)
1-2 hours/week (average)
Training Information
We will provide the appropriate inductions and fund trainings required for certain roles (e.g. Level 3 safeguarding training for the Deputy Safeguarding Lead). We are an inclusive and flexible team, committed to supporting each other, as well as the mentors and mentees involved in our mentoring programme.
Expenses Information
Any expenses incurred are refundable.
DBS required?
For some roles