Advertised from 27 June 2025

Role

Stroke Association

Finding strength through support

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support. 

Stroke Association is driven by our ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means we’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by Our approach to solving inequity in stroke, we are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across our charity.

We are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Stroke Association and we are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how we work.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. Our charity has a variety of staff network groups and we're committed to continuously improving our diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who wants to help us change the story on stroke in Scotland.

Working within the charity’s Scotland Team the Campaign Assistant role will support our efforts to engage supporters in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. It will give you the opportunity to learn about the world of campaigns and influencing through real world experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing support to supporters who are involved in the campaign
• Recording and reporting on supporter activities
• Responding to enquiries and requests from supporters
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Scotland Team and elsewhere in the charity

You will be:

• Keen and enthusiastic to learn
• Understanding of the impacts of stroke and able to work collaboratively and sensitively with stroke survivors
• Able to communicate effectively with a range of people, in writing, over the phone and in person
• Organised and able to work independently when required

This role requires extensive travel across Scotland. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Please see below to view the role profile.

Application notes

To apply email: john.watson@stroke.org.uk Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.

A Disclosure Scotland check will be required for this role.

Closing Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025 | Interview Date: Wednesday 16 July 2025

Please note all roles close at midnight.

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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