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    BNA Placement Student: Events Assistant - United Kingdom - British Neuroscience Association

    British Neuroscience Association
    British Neuroscience Association United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Job Title: Placement student - Events Assistant

    Reports to: Head of Meetings and Events

    Location: Fully remote, with UK travel

    Salary: Unpaid work experience placement

    Terms: Part time or full time, Fixed term for 3-12 months

    This role may require out of hours working, travel and external/internal events

    Start date must be from 1 September 2024 onwards

    About the British Neuroscience Association

    The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) is a charity with a mission to connect, represent and promote neuroscience and neuroscientists across the globe. We are a vibrant and progressive community that spans a broad spectrum of neuroscience sectors and disciplines, with over 2,750 members from 45 countries. The BNA is the largest UK organisation representing all areas of brain research.

    The BNA is pleased to offer placement opportunities for undergraduate, masters and PhD students, for whom undertaking a placement is integral to the course. This is an excellent opportunity to experience a diverse range of roles in a charitable organisation and develop skills in project management, communications, stakeholder engagement and time management. Placements also offer a valuable opportunity to create and expand a scientific and professional network.

    The BNA Executive Team work closely with trustees, committees and working groups and are responsible for the management and delivery of a diverse range of activities that benefit members and wider society. Placement roles are aligned to strategic priorities within the organisation and are fundamental to delivering our charitable objectives and mission.

    We are an inclusive and collaborative community and offer flexible working conditions with a number of benefits. By undertaking a placement with the BNA, you will be working with us to create an exciting and sustainable future for neuroscience. As such, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful difference to the BNA community and all its members.

    About the role

    The BNA accepts up to 2 placement students per year to support key strategic activities and provide a unique opportunity for students to gain an insight into charity management and governance.

    The placement will be primarily supervised by the Head of Meetings and Events, with support from the BNA Chief Executive.

    Key responsibilities will include:

    • Supporting the Head of Meetings and Events with administrative tasks relating to in person and online event set up, management, delivery and post-meeting review
    • Creating meeting reports and analysing meeting data
    • Supporting the Marketing and Communications Manager to design and create content for social media to advertise upcoming events
    • Supporting the Head of Meetings and Events to liaise with delegates and speakers before and after events
    • Providing assistance during webinars, managing Q&A and chat online and ensuring delegates are interacting with the event
    • Attending BNA Executive Team meetings and contributing to key activities

    The candidate

    Applicants should be undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate sandwich course in one of the following subject areas:

    • Neuroscience, Psychology or a related scientific discipline
    • Event Management
    • Marketing
    • A passion for events and connecting people
    • Enthusiasm and motivation to learn
    • Attention to detail and time management skills
    • A pro-active approach to work and the ability to work remotely
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Zoom and Teams
    • The ability to communicate with a range of people, in a range of ways, including by email, written word, phone or in person.

    What we offer

    • A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
    • Flexible annual leave plus bank holidays
    • Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals via
    • Professional development, training and exposure to a vast network of contacts for your future career

    This role is fully remote, with occasional travel.

    The BNA Executive Team is a small team of 8-10 individuals. You will work particularly closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Meetings and Events and Marketing and Communications Manager, however, you will be expected to interact with all members of the team across activities.

    We expect students to complete normal working hours between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, however we can host students on part-time placements and accommodate flexible hours.

    The BNA provides the placement only. It is the responsibility of the student to organise all other requirements, including living and funding arrangements with their home institution/university.

    Placements are unpaid and are offered as part of completing a degree course. Expenses incurred during the placement, for business purposes, e.g. travel to meetings, will be covered.

    During the course of placements, the BNA plans to hold a number of events, including the 2025 International Festival of Neuroscience April Students undertaking placements with the BNA at this time will be expected to assist with running some or all events. They will be able to attend and have expenses covered by the BNA.

    Further Information

    To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter demonstrating why you would like to undertake a placement with the BNA and what you would bring to the organisation, to:

    Please also include information about the duration and timing of the placement position you're seeking. Deadline for applications: Positions for the academic year will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified Interview: Online via Zoom We encourage applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers, members of BAME communities, LGBTQ+ communities, and people with disabilities or impairments, to apply.
    Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help to make the application process accessible to you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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