Dispatch Team Lead
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OTN produces a weekly audible version of local news, mainly from the Oswestry Advertiser and local magazines and it is run by a complementary team of committed individuals with varied skills.
We are a group of volunteers who prepare a weekly recording of articles taken from the local newspaper on the day of publication. Each edition also includes other local information and topics that are of interest to our listeners. The recording is placed in a yellow zipped pouch and is in the post that evening for delivery the following day. In addition, the recording is accessible the same day via the Talking Newspaper App for Android and Apple smart devices and Amazon Alexa.
- Assembles the rota for the distribution team for the year
- Act as support for finding a replacement for the distribution team at short notice if there is a gap
- Act as a point of communication for the Distribution Team
- Ensure sufficient supplies for Distribution process, which are; audio players, memory sticks, stationary, pouches, labels and label inserts.
What skills do I need?
No specific skills required, but desirable skills include:
- Happy to lead the Distribution Team
- Good organisational skills
- Confident in placing supply orders
- To be a friendly and approachable individual, and to be happy working as a team
Details
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
When is this role available?
When: 24/07/2025 - 24/07/2027
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Location:
The Guildhall
1 Bailey Head
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1PZ
You will be redirected to the Qube website to express your interest.
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