TRUSTEE COMMUNICATIONS PR AND MARKETING TRUSTEE COMMUNICATIONS PR AND MARKETING North Yorkshire Encephalitis Society The Encephalitis Society is seeking a trustee to support with its Communications, PR and Marketing Communications activity. Closing date for applications February 22, 2022 Login/register and apply Share Who we are Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation is caused either by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error. The Encephalitis Society provides support and information to people affected by the condition, as well as to medical professionals with an interest. We raise awareness of encephalitis and collaborate on research into the condition. OUR VISION is to live in a world where encephalitis is as rare as it possibly can be given its eradication is unlikely, and that those affected and their families, have access to early diagnosis, excellent management of their condition, timely access to rehabilitation and other forms of social support. We are looking for someone who has extensive experience of working within Communications, Marketing and PR, who will support and collaborate with members of the board and staff to build out the future blueprint for this area. How can I contribute? There is no need to have trustee experience to apply, but a keen desire to support our work is essential. As a Trustee you will use your skills and experience to guide us through exciting times, shaping our communications, marketing and PR alongside our governance, contributing to our strategic future and acting as an ambassador for all aspects of our work. As trustee, we are looking to utilise your knowledge and experience across this area of expertise and provide the board with your recommendations and ideas. We may from time to time ask you to amend, update information and work with the wider team to bring this to life. We hold board meetings four times a year – a mix of weekend and evenings. Trustees are also expected to engage with the life of the charity from time-to-time attending events and so forth. A bit about us Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation is caused either by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error. The Encephalitis Society provides support and information to people affected by the condition, as well as to medical professionals with an interest. We raise awareness of encephalitis and collaborate on research into the condition. OUR VISION is a world where encephalitis matters to everyone. The Society is based in Malton, North Yorkshire and our trustees attend from all over the UK however for this position, and in support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion we would be particularly interested, but not exclusively, in hearing from under-represented groups such as from the black and asian communities, from those under 30 years of age, from people with disabilities including those who are neuro-diverse, from LGBTQIA+ communities and candidates from Ireland/Eire. The Encephalitis Society is a state-of-the-art, award-winning charity who delivers its quality services with passion and dynamism. We are highly regarded among the scientific and medical communities as well as among those we serve. We are looking for a Communications, PR and Marketing expert who wants to work within such an organisation, and who in doing so, will make a real difference to people whose lives have been devastated by this condition. This role is voluntary and unremunerated. If you would like to find out more, please contact: Dr Ava Easton, Chief Executive, ava@encephalitis.info and please put ‘Trustee’ in the subject line of any email. Closing date for applications February 22, 2022 Login/register and apply Share Our commitment to diversity & inclusion Trustees Unlimited believes that diverse boards strengthen society. We will strive to remove the barriers that prevent people from applying to become trustees and help our clients to recruit and support people with a wide range of skills and lived experience. Find out more Twitter LinkedIn Terms of business for Foundation and Foundation Plus services Privacy Policy Cookie Policy (UK) Registered Office: 10 Queen Street Place, London, EC4R 1BE Partnership No. 0C347741 © Trustees Unlimited LLP Crafted by Base Creative We use cookies to optimise our website. Read more Accept all Functional only View preferences