Employer: Auto Immune and Multiple Sclerosis (A.I.M.S)
Location: Remote with occasional UK based travel for events
Working hours: 15 hours per week (Flexible working pattern to be agreed)
Salary: £30,000 per annum full-time equivalent (FTE) | Actual Salary: £12,000 per annum (Pro Rata)
Closing date: 10am Monday 7th December 2026
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About AIMS Charity & The Role
AIMS Charity is dedicated to providing vital peer support, information, and advocacy for patients and their families. As our first paid member of staff, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the ambition and expertise of our Board of Trustees into tangible operational success.
This is a unique opportunity designed for a proactive, highly organised self-starter who wants to build a long-term career in the charity health sector. With 15 hours per week, you will balance administrative coordination with key growth drivers thus helping us expand peer support call take-up, grow income streams (lottery, events, grants, and giving), and amplify our public voice. As the charity grows, there is direct scope for this role to expand in hours, responsibility, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operations & Trustee Facilitation (Approx. 5 hours/week)
● Act as the central operational contact for AIMS, keeping actions and deliverables moving between Trustee meetings.
● Manage incoming enquiries via general communication channels (email/website)
● Maintain clear digital records, ensuring compliance with data protection (GDPR) and basic reporting frameworks.
● Assist in standardising administrative workflows to maximise the efficiency of Trustee volunteer hours.
● Support the trustees in political advocacy i.e. involvement with MS and Stem Cell
APPGs
2. Income Generation & Growth (Approx. 5 hours/week)
● Coordinate administrative logistics for community fundraising initiatives, including the charity lottery and special events.
● Work collaboratively with Trustees to research, prepare data for, proofread, and track grant funding applications.
● Support donor care processes, ensuring prompt acknowledgments and building relationships with supporters.
3. Marketing, PR & Advocacy (Approx. 5 hours/week)
● Plan, schedule, and publish regular social media content promoting peer support services, grant opportunities, and patient stories.
● Collate content and publish the charity’s digital newsletter.
● Support traditional PR activities (drafting press releases under Trustee guidance and fielding media enquiries).
● Help drive engagement and visibility for patient support and advocacy campaigns.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills:
● Self-Starter Mindset: Proactive with strong initiative; comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek Trustee guidance.
● Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and ability to prioritize competing operational demands within a 15-hour week.
● Communication: Clear, empathetic written and verbal communication skills tailored for patients, donors, and external stakeholders.
● Digital Literacy: Proficiency with core office software (Google Workspace), basic social media platforms, and digital tools (e.g. Canva).
● Career Ambition: A strong desire to establish and build a meaningful career within health sector charities.
Desirable:
● Lived experience of or a demonstrated passion for health advocacy and peer support.
● Exposure to small charity operations, fundraising, or volunteer coordination.
● Experience of political advocacy and lobbying activities
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