The Blair Academy are looking for talented, passionate people to join their Growth Team and
help them take their work to the next level. They're recruiting volunteers across three specialist areas. Whether you're a strategic thinker, a natural relationship-builder or a creative digital mind, this is an opportunity to use your skills to make a meaningful difference.
Which role is right for you?
1)Operations & Systems Lead
Help build the infrastructure behind growth.
Are you exceptionally organised, practical and passionate about making things work better?
You'll help them strengthen their operations, improve systems and build the processes needed to grow sustainably.
You could support with:
- Coordinating sessions, timetables, teachers and free trials.
- Improving the CRM, systems and processes.
- Supporting invoicing and financial administration.
- Finding ways to simplify tasks and reduce reliance on the Founder.
Ideal for someone with experience in: Operations, project management, administration, business systems or CRM management.
2)Partnerships & Business Development Lead
Help us reach more older people.
Are you a confident communicator who loves building relationships and spotting opportunities?
You'll help them connect with organisations, develop strategic partnerships and expand their reach across health, social care, healthy ageing and community sectors.
You could support with:
- Building relationships with care homes, day centres and retirement communities.
- Identifying prospective clients and strategic partners.
- Developing new business opportunities and markets.
- Networking, outreach and raising profile within the sector.
Ideal for someone with experience in: Partnerships, business development, sales, relationship management, health and social care or community development.
3) Growth & Digital Lead
Help grow the movement.
Are you creative, digitally minded and full of ideas about how organisations can grow their audiences and communicate their impact?You'll help shape digital presence, tell their story and attract new audiences through engaging content and effective digital marketing.
You could support with:
- Developing our social media strategy and creating content.
- Growing our online communities and digital reach.
- Improving our website and search engine visibility (SEO).
- Supporting digital campaigns, marketing and brand development.
Ideal for someone with experience in: Digital marketing, social media, content creation, SEO, communications or website management.
Why join The Blair Academy?
This is more than a volunteering opportunity. It's a chance to contribute your professional skills to a growing social enterprise with a clear social purpose.
You'll work directly with the Founder & CEO, help shape the next chapter and have genuine scope to influence how they operate and grow.
You'll also gain valuable experience in social enterprise, leadership and social impact while helping challenge outdated perceptions of ageing.
The commitment
Roles: Operations & Systems Lead; Partnerships & Business Development Lead; Growth & Digital Lead
Location: Flexible / hybrid, with London-based applicants preferred
Time commitment: Flexible, ideally 4–6 hours per week
Reports to: Founder & CEO
Start date: As soon as possible
These are voluntary positions. Reasonable expenses will be covered where agreed.