About Us - Vacancies at Unlock
On this page:
- Summary
- Recruitment policies
- Current vacancies
- Previous vacancies
Summary
Although Unlock is a 'micro-charity', we do have vacancies, both paid and voluntary.
This page will be used to post vacancies, so bookmark it if you wish to keep up to date of any vacancies. It will also be used to detail any volunteering opportunities we have available. More information about volunteering can be found on the Volunteering for us section.
Alternatively, you can sign up to receive updates, where any vacancies will be advertised as and when they arise.
Recruitment policies
The following policies apply to the recruitment of both employees and volunteers.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Disclosure of Convictions Policy
Current vacancies
Trustee Vacancies
Voluntary role, Closing date: 14th June 2013
Unlock is an award-winning charity, established in 2000 by people with convictions, to assist others in overcoming the long-term disadvantage caused by convictions that prevent them from moving on in their lives and reaching their potential.
People with convictions play a leading role as board members, employees and volunteers. Based in Kent, we provide a national service working with (a) people with criminal convictions and their families, and (b) intermediaries, including employers, financial services, resettlement service providers, advice agencies and local/central government, to achieve outcomes at both individual and systemic levels.
Unlock offers practical advice, support, information, knowledge and skills. Although small in size, we have a powerful track record of listening to individuals, identifying patterns and influencing policy, across departmental and sector boundaries, by ensuring the voices of people with convictions are heard by people that can make a strategic impact on their lives.
We are now looking for new trustees with the skills, experience, energy and ideas to ensure sound overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from people with criminal convictions.
These are voluntary positions, though travel expenses are payable.
Please download a letter from the Chair of Trustees, and an Application Pack, below.
Closing date for applications: 14th June 2013
Interviews scheduled for 5th July 2013
Downloads:
Trustee Application Pack
Letter from the Chair of Trustees
Helpline Advisor Voluntary role, no closing date
Us
We are an independent and highly respected social inclusion charity based in Snodland, Kent. Established by people with convictions in 1999, you don’t have to have convictions to work here…but it helps.
In this office-based role you will help to deliver Unlock’s peer-led Helpline, by providing advice and support by telephone, email, and letter, and producing information for our online Information Hub.
You - A person with past convictions
- A confident person with experience in a customer-facing role
- Have a passion for making a difference and challenging inequality
- Love working in a small team but are self-motivated enough to excel without heavy supervision
- Have excellent verbal, written and research skills and are able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Are confident using computers (including use of internet and emails)
- Are able to commit to volunteering 2 days per week for at least 6 months
Expenses
Travel costs can be covered by Unlock on production of receipts (up to a maximum of £12 per day).
Interested?
- The Role Description provides more information about this position.
- If you wish to apply, please complete an Volunteer Application Form and return as stated in the application form, along with a covering letter.
- Applications will be considered when received, including the arranging of interviews, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Questions?
Email enquiries@unlock.org.uk or call 01634 247350
Previous vacancies
Paid position - Services Coordinator - Vacancy Closed
Closing date: April 2013
Voluntary role - Information & Advice Service Assistant - Vacancy Closed
Closing date: September 2012
Voluntary role - Researchers - Information & Advice Service - Vacancy Closed
Closing date: March 2012
Voluntary role - Information & Advice Service Developer - Vacancy Closed
Closing date: August 2011
Voluntary role - Information & Advice Service Assistant - Vacancy Closed
Closing date: August 2011
Voluntary role - Apply to become an UNLOCK Trustee - Vacancy Closed
Closing date: December 2010
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