We are a values based, patient-led national organisation supported by a small but growing Team of people. We need to grow to be able to do more to make things better for thyroid patients and we are working towards that aim. See our latest vacancies and volunteering opportunities below.

Current Vacancies 

​Director (Communications & Development)

​The Thyroid Trust is looking for a new Director who will be the principal external face of the Trust and responsible for communications and development working alongside the Trust’s Operations Manager. Together they are responsible for carrying out the policies set out by the Trustees in accordance with the agreed strategic plan.

The Director (Communications & Development) is responsible for shaping the Thyroid Trust’s external image, building the Thyroid Trust into a recognised and respected thyroid charity, and identifying opportunities for developing the charity as it expands and grows its reach. The successful candidate will have experience of working in the charity sector or relevant business experience and will preferably have lived experience of thyroid disease or have a family member or friend with a thyroid condition.

Specific activities include:
  • Developing and curating an interesting and informative events programme: identifying and liaising with potential speakers, with support and assistance from Trustees and working with the Operations Manager to deliver the programme of events.
  • Drafting and implementing the charity’s Strategy and Operational Plan as directed by the Trustees.
  • Spearheading fundraising efforts with the support of Trustees/Treasurer and the Operations Manager.
  • Managing the Trust’s relationships with partner organisations and other thyroid charities and professional bodies and helping to build the charity’s profile and reputation amongst medical professionals.
  • Managing the charity’s relationship with media organisations.
  • Acting as the Charity’s lead on Parliamentary advocacy: maintaining good working relationships with Ministers on thyroid-related issues; providing briefings and advice as required; and
  • Oversight of external content about the Trust's activities including commissioning, reviewing and approving content for digital and social media channels, and maintaining relationships with the Trust’s ‘thyroid ambassadors'.

This is a freelance paid position working remotely with regular attendance at meetings in the London area. We envisage it will take 5-6 days a month initially, with the potential for more hours in negotiation with the Board. 

The Job description for the role can be found here and we encourage you to browse the website for more information about the Thyroid Trust and our activities.

Interested applicants should contact the Chair of Trustees by emailing chair@thyroidtrust.org. The deadline for applications is 30 September 2022

Volunteering Opportunities 
If you would like to volunteer with us, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us and tell us:
  • What aspects of our work interest you the most
  • How you would like to help the charity
  • How much time you can offer
  • What relevant skills and experience you have
Once we have heard from you, we will be in touch with our current volunteering opportunities. 

Already volunteering for the Thyroid Trust? - ​Don't forget to join our volunteer Slack workspace or our monthly Zoom get together to discuss all things volunteering. Get in touch for more details here.