The BUILD Charity employs five members of mainly part time staff and is supported by around 80 volunteers involved in a variety of roles ranging from supporting adults with disabilities in a weekly social club, sports or learning setting through to back office functions such as marketing and promotions, fundraising, administration or governance.

Employment opportunities are initially advertised internally to staff and volunteers, and through our website and Facebook page, before using a range of digital media. We welcome direct approaches and enquiries to our Chief Executive, with CVs and details of experience which are often held pending suitable employed roles becoming available. These can be sent to [email protected]

Here are details of our current vacancies, and for an informal discussion on any employed or volunteering vacancies, call James Kearns, Chief Executive on 01603 618029 or e mail [email protected]

Casual Minibus Driver

We are looking to recruit an experienced and qualified minibus driver who would be available to collect drive and return commercially hired minibuses (9 and 17 seats) to support some of our community activities where access by public transport is not available or appropriate.

The driver must have a minimum of D or D1 entitlement on their driving licence and some experience of driving similar vehicles in the past. The engagement will be commissioned in three monthly segments, in advance, be mainly at weekends, but with some weekday evenings, paid at an agreed hourly rate. We currently estimate engaging this casual role between 6 and 10 times a year initially.

To apply, please send your CV, and a letter outlining your experience and qualifications to [email protected] 

Trainee Marketing Assistant (25 hours per week) - via the Kickstart Scheme

We are recruiting via Job Centre Plus for a young person aged between 16 and 24 to join the BUILD Charity Team to assist with our Marketing. The main purpose of the role will be:

• To provide co-ordination of the BUILD Charity’s marketing activities to raise awareness of its services amongst existing and potential beneficiaries, volunteers and investors.
• To work in partnership with the Chief Executive, and volunteers, to manage the delivery of the Action Plan formed from the BUILD Charity Marketing Strategy 2021.

The role will be funded through the UK Government's Kickstart Scheme so only people eligible for that can apply, and will require a unique reference number from Job Centre Plus to apply using the Application Form HERE

Full details of the role, and eligibility, will be available from Job Centre Plus and the closing date for return of completed applications is 9am on Friday 7th May with shortlisted applicants invited to attend a selection event on Friday 21st May with a view to commencing employment in early June 2021.

For an initial discussion about the role:

• call James Kearns on 01603 618029 or e mail [email protected] or
• Tracey Aldous on 07766 731435 or e mail: [email protected]