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Volunteer role 3: HR administration – recruitment demographic monitoring

Support our People & Operations team with meaningful, data-driven, HR work.

Are you looking to gain experience in HR? Do you enjoy spreadsheets, data analysis, and turning numbers into insights? Our busy People and Operations Manager is looking for a volunteer to help with a specific project: analysing our recruitment demographic monitoring data. 

When people apply for a role at the PDA Society, we ask them to complete an anonymous demographic form (covering gender, age, race, disability, etc.). This helps us understand who we’re reaching and ensures our recruitment is inclusive and representative. 

If you enjoy quiet analytical work, like organising data, and find satisfaction in producing clear charts and graphs, this could be a great fit. 

What you’ll be doing 

  • Downloading historic demographic monitoring data 
  • Analysing the data and producing charts/graphs 
  • Following clear written instructions 
  • Keeping data accurate and consistent 
  • Working independently at your own pace 
  • Ensuring compliance with GDPR and safeguarding requirements 

There is no face‑to‑face contact and no time‑sensitive work. It’s steady, flexible admin that you can do whenever suits you. 

What we provide 

  • Clear written instructions 
  • Ongoing support from our People and Operations Manager 
  • A welcoming, understanding environment — especially if you’re neurodivergent or prefer predictable, structured tasks 

Who this might suit 

This role is ideal for someone who: 

  • Wants to contribute to a meaningful cause without pressure 
  • Is looking to gain experience in HR or data analysis 
  • Is building confidence, returning to work, or seeking gentle volunteering 
  • Likes working quietly and independently 
  • Appreciates clear instructions and a calm workload 
  • Has strong accuracy and attention to detail 
  • Understands safeguarding and GDPR responsibilities when handling personal data 

If you are interested in supporting us with this please email hr@pdasociety.org.uk 

To keep everyone safe and ensure we meet our GDPR responsibilities, all volunteers must complete a short Volunteer Information Form on Microsoft Forms. We can provide this in different formats if needed to support accessibility. 

Some roles involve handling sensitive or personal data (for example, demographic monitoring). For these roles, volunteers will also be asked to sign a short GDPR & Confidentiality Addendum. This addendum explains how to handle information safely and is designed to be clear, proportionate and easy to follow.