Volunteer Role - Website Manager Assist - Volunteer

Daz In The Hat Radio Community Interest Company Role To support the Website Manager in maintaining, developing, and promoting the Daz In The Hat Radio website, ensuring it remains up to date, visible, and engaging for listeners, presenters, and unsigned artists. What difference will you make? The Website Manager’s Assistant role will play a vital part in strengthening the digital presence and operational efficiency of Daz In The Hat Radio Community Interest Company, directly supporting its mission to promote unsigned artists and provide practical media experience. A key benefit of this role is increased online visibility. By assisting with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), keyword tagging, and metadata, the volunteer will help ensure the station’s website ranks more effectively on search engines. This will attract a wider audience, both within the UK and internationally, leading to increased listenership and greater exposure for the artists the station supports. The role will also contribute to audience growth and engagement. Regularly updated content, accurate information, and improved user experience will encourage visitors to spend more time on the website, explore shows, and return regularly. Supporting promotional activity, including Google Ads where appropriate, will further enhance traffic and awareness of the station’s broadcasts, events, and volunteer opportunities. In addition, the Website Manager’s Assistant will help improve the overall performance and reliability of the website. By supporting ongoing maintenance and identifying issues early, the role ensures the platform remains professional, functional, and accessible. This is essential for maintaining credibility with listeners, artists, and external stakeholders. The role also strengthens the station’s ability to support unsigned artists. A well-maintained and optimised website allows for better promotion of artist content, blogs, and features, ensuring their music reaches a broader audience. This directly aligns with the organisation’s core purpose. From an organisational perspective, this role increases capacity within a volunteer-led CIC. By supporting the Website Manager, it reduces pressure on key individuals, allowing more time to focus on strategic growth, training, and development initiatives. Finally, a strong, professional online presence is crucial for funding and partnerships. An up-to-date, high-performing website demonstrates good governance, clear communication, and measurable impact. This enhances the organisation’s credibility when applying for funding and engaging with partners. Overall, the Website Manager’s Assistant role is essential in supporting growth, improving efficiency, and ensuring the organisation continues to deliver meaningful outcomes for both volunteers and unsigned artists. What are we looking for? The Website Manager’s Assistant (volunteer )should bring a combination of technical ability, creativity, reliability, and a genuine interest in supporting the work of Daz In The Hat Radio Community Interest Company. First and foremost, the volunteer should have an understanding of website management. This may include experience using content management systems (such as WordPress or similar platforms), updating web pages, and uploading content. While advanced expertise is not essential, a willingness to learn and develop new skills is important, particularly in areas such as coding (HTML/CSS) and website functionality. A good working knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is highly desirable. The volunteer should understand the importance of keywords, tags, metadata, and how these contribute to improving a website’s visibility on search engines. Experience in applying SEO techniques, even at a basic level, will help the organisation expand its reach and attract a wider audience. The role would also benefit from someone with an interest in digital marketing and online promotion. Familiarity with tools such as Google Ads, analytics platforms, or social media integration would be advantageous. The volunteer should be comfortable supporting promotional campaigns and understanding how online behaviour can be used to increase engagement and traffic. Strong attention to detail is essential. The volunteer will be responsible for ensuring that website content is accurate, up to date, and presented professionally. This includes checking schedules, presenter information, and blog content, as well as ensuring consistency in formatting and branding across the site. Good communication skills are also important. The volunteer will need to liaise with the Website Manager and potentially other team members, including bloggers, social media officers, and presenters. The ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and in a timely manner is key, particularly when working remotely. The ideal candidate should be organised and able to manage their time effectively. As a flexible, remote role, the volunteer must be able to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet agreed deadlines without constant supervision. A proactive and problem-solving mindset is highly valued. The volunteer should be willing to identify potential improvements, suggest new ideas, and assist in resolving any issues that arise with the website. Taking initiative will help the organisation continuously improve its digital presence. An interest in music, radio, or supporting unsigned artists would be a strong advantage, as it aligns with the organisation’s core mission. Understanding the audience and purpose of the station will help the volunteer contribute more effectively. Overall, the ideal volunteer will be enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to develop their skills while supporting the growth and success of Daz In The Hat Radio CIC. Remote What will you be doing? The Website Manager’s Assistant will

• Assist in maintaining and updating the station website.
• Support with uploading and editing website content, including
• Station schedule
• Presenter profiles
• Blogs and promotional content
• Assist in ensuring the website remains live, functional, and user-friendly.
• Support Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to improve visibility and reach.
• Assist with basic coding and website development tasks where required.
• Add and manage tags, keywords, and metadata for improved search performance.
• Support promotional activities through the website and external platforms.
• Assist with setting up and monitoring Google Ads campaigns (where applicable).
• Work closely with the Website Manager and relevant team members to ensure content accuracy and consistency.
• Use station email for all station communications.
• Communicate in a professional manner at all times.