Placement Student - Events Assistant

British Neuroscience Association

Length of contract
3-12 months

Start date
1st September 2025

About the Organisation

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 3,000 members from 45 countries. The BNA is the largest UK organisation representing all areas of brain research.

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.

BNA Executive Team work closely with trustees, committee, and working groups and is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 in designing and creating 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
• Assisting with 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

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Desirable Skills:

• Passion for events and connecting people
• Enthusiasm and motivation to learn
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Pro-active approach to work and the ability to work remotely
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Teams
• Ability to communicate with a range of people, in a range of ways, including by email, written word, phone in person.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to a huge range of discounts
• Professional development and training

Working locations

• Home-Based
• Occasional travel in the UK

How to apply

• 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: [email protected]

Interviews

• Interview Online via Zoom

Policie

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.

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