Postgraduate Administrator
Salary: £26,341 - £28,756 (USS. 33 – 36)
36.5 hours per week

Pembroke is the third oldest College of the University of Cambridge, founded in 1347, and has over 700 students and 80 Fellows plus around 250 staff members. It prides itself on its intimate but diverse community.

Applications are invited for the post of Postgraduate Administrator. The postholder will play a central role in the work of the Tutorial Office, providing administrative support in all aspects of academic, welfare and other student-related provision of the graduates of the College. Based within the busy Tutorial Department, the post holder will interact with a wide range of College staff and Fellows to support the arrival, integration, academic progression, assessment and wellbeing of our graduate students.

The postholder will also support the work of the Praelector around matriculation and congregations as Secretary and assist the Editor of the annual record of life at the college, the Pembroke Gazette. 

The successful applicant will have strong organisational and communication skills, and be able to demonstrate sensitivity, confidentiality and pragmatism in dealing with a wide range of people from varying backgrounds. Recent experience of working in similar or related environments would be extremely beneficial.

A full Job Description is available on the Pembroke College website.

The closing date for applications: 3rd November, 2021 – Noon
Interviews will be held on: 9th November, 2021     

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

Pembroke College is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Administrator to support the Head of Volunteering & Employee Engagement in the People Directorate to provide first line response and dedicated PA / Administration support to enable them to carry out their role as efficiently as possible.

Senior Administrator - People Directorate
Reference: AUG20215910
Location: Flexible
Salary: £18,250.00 - £20,246.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Annual Leave

You’ll develop a strong understanding of the requirements of their role to be able to pre-empt and manage demands on their time. You’ll see potential issues on the horizon and be proactive in solving them as well as dealing with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

You’ll be motivated to work as part of the network of Senior Administrators and PA’s across the RSPB, providing comprehensive administrative support and making links across the Directorates. Developing and establishing relationships with colleagues at all levels will be an essential part of the role alongside representing the RSPB with external partners, agencies and other third parties. Excellent communication skills via phone, email, video calls, and face to face will therefore be key.

There’ll be a variety of administrative tasks including, managing a complex diary, organising and facilitating large meetings and providing first line support to the Senior Leadership Team, and so applicants will need to be competent in using the Microsoft office suite. The day will bring variety and pace, so you’ll be hungry to develop new ways to do things, look for efficiencies and improvements and bring an organised approach to competing priorities. Above all else, you’ll play your part in saving nature. This role is your chance to help in that mission. What do you say?

What we need from you:

• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences through a variety of media.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), plus the ability to impart this knowledge to others.
• Able to make the best use of time particularly when under pressure from competing priorities, prioritising and delegating tasks effectively, during periods of both low and high demand
• Able to identify and act on opportunities for continually improving ways of working
• Experience in providing dedicated personal administrative support to senior staff and additional cover when required.
• Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Previous PA experience – desirable.

This is a Permanent, Full Time role 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 23:59, 05 September 2021

Interested?

Please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Database Administrator
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £25,591 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks), flexible hours
Contract Type: Permanent, subject to 6 months’ probation

Overview

Selwyn College wishes to appoint a Database Administrator to join the College's busy Development team. Reporting to the Alumni Manager, you will be an important part of a small but dynamic team responsible for keeping in touch with over 7,000 alumni and friends of Selwyn College scattered all over the world. A strong team player, the post holder will be responsible for the collection and organisation of contact details and ensuring that this data is kept clean and up-to-date.

Applicants must have a meticulous eye for detail and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and IT skills. To be successful in the role, the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all stakeholders is essential.

There is the opportunity for salary progression through performance-based increments. In addition, the College offers excellent benefits including an occupational pension scheme and free meals.

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.

Closing Date: 31 October 2021.
Interview: Week commencing 8th November 2021.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Alzheimer’s Research UK’s (ARUK’s) Supporter-led Fundraising (SLF) team saw rapid expansion in the years before the pandemic, and now has big ambitions to continue that growth through creative, powerful marketing campaigns, improving supporters’ fundraising experience, developing exciting fundraising products, and driving income to power more world-class dementia research.

Working across our Sporting Events portfolio you will help with the on-boarding, stewardship and event delivery of some of our key third party and owned events, as well as our virtual events.

The role requires an enthusiastic individual to come in, hit the ground running and support us as and our supporters as mass participation events restart and the event calendar fills up.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Provide excellent customer service to sporting event fundraisers, including answering queries, making calls to check-in and wish them luck and support them with their fundraising.
• Support on charity activation delivery and attendance at many of the UK’s leading mass participation events including London Marathon, Great North Run and Cambridge Half.
• Lead on the delivery of some of our third party events, including onboarding supporters and delivering world class supporter care throughout their time with us.
• Be the main point of contact for our supporters across our virtual event series; and represent their voices to the wider organisation.
• Be a pivotal player in the delivery of just under £3m income in the next year.

What we are looking for:

• Someone with customer service/care experience who is confident on the phone.
• Confidence working with computers, including Word, Excel, Outlook and databases.
• An interest and understanding of sporting events.
• Previous fundraising experience not essential.

Location: Granta Park, Nr Cambridge with flexibility to work from home

Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2021, with interviews likely to be held on 4, 9 or 11 November 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

About the Thalidomide Trust

The Thalidomide Trust was established in 1973 to provide relief and assistance (including financial support) to people born in the UK with disabilities caused by Thalidomide, (a drug licensed by the UK Government for use by pregnant mothers in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s).

Currently the Trust supports 447 beneficiaries aged between 56 and 62 living with a range of physical disabilities including limb damage, hearing and visual impairment, musculoskeletal problems, brain and sensory impairment and damage to internal organs.

About the Role

Following the internal promotion of our current Administrative Officer we are looking for an energetic, flexible and confident person with excellent administrative and IT skills to join our small but busy team.

No day is the same at the Trust.  So if you are looking for variety in your working day you may be just the person we are looking for!

You will be a key contact for the Trust, providing essential support and administration to the team and act as the first point of contact for people contacting the charity.

This role is a full time, permanent office-based position.  Working from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday but we would consider 4 days a week (28 hours) for the right candidate.

For further details regarding the role – please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Skills & Abilities

Do you have:

• strong ‘customer care’ skills, and experience of working in a front-line role.
• a professional, assertive and confident manner, but are also able to display empathy and tact in sensitive situations.
• the ability to stay calm under pressure
• an excellent telephone manner
• a flexible approach to work and willingness to take on new tasks
• good attention to detail, even when carrying out routine tasks
• good IT skills
• excellent team worker but also able to work independently

If so, we want to hear from you!

Why work for us?

We know it is important to find a job where you feel valued.  We are a small friendly charity with the most amazing staff (if we do say so ourselves!)

Our benefits package includes

• A 10% pension contribution
• Private Medical Cover
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Shopping discounts
• A free Employee Assistance Programme, providing advice and counselling
• Ongoing training opportunities

And of course the opportunity to work with some truly inspiring beneficiaries. 

Closing Date for applications: Sunday 7 November 2021 at midnight

Interview Date: Thursday 18 November 2021

No agencies or media sales

We have a vacancy for Gifts, Administration and Finance Officer Role to join our Development Office.

Gifts, Administration and Finance Officer
Based: Cambridge
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 p.a. DOE, plus benefits
Hours: full time, 36.25 hours per week (open to some flexibility with working hours).

The Role

The Gifts, Administration and Finance Officer manages and implements all gift and financial procedures and are responsible for the stewardship of donations and funds. They provide general administration support to the Development team, help to maintain the Development database and are the first point of contact for general enquiries via email and phone, and between the Development Office and the Bursary.

The successful candidate will have excellent inter-personal skills and familiarity with the standard Microsoft Office applications as well as be comfortable in handling financial data and manipulating figures.

The College

This is a wonderful opportunity to work for the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, it is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward thinking, and inclusive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs” (the famous backs of the colleges that overlook the River Cam). Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for the post is between £23,000 - £25,000 p.a. DOE. In addition, the College offers a generous defined benefit pension scheme, membership of a medical cashback scheme, and lunch in college during working hours.

This is a full time position working 36.25 hours per week but the College would be open to some flexibility with working hours.

Closing date: 31 October 2021.
Interviews to be held on 12 November 2021.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can view the full Job Description and download the application form.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.

The RSC is the world’s leading chemistry community, advancing excellence in the chemical sciences and the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists with over 50,000 members worldwide. We have an exceptionally diverse customer base – from teachers, scientists and academics, librarians and industry to politicians and the public. Understanding our key customers is vital to deliver products and services that will effectively support and meet the needs our global chemistry community now and in the future.

Position: Post Room Operative
Location: City Cambridge
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full Time, 35 per week
Salary: £19,810 to £22,013 per annum
Benefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, 35-hour (for full-time staff) working week, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car/motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at work scheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body and RSC, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office) and more.

Closing Date: 27th October 2021

About the Role:

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has a great opportunity for a Post Room Operative to join our Facilities team on a 12-month, full-time (35-hour week) basis, based at our Cambridge office. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and adapt to the constantly changing courier related legislation and looking for a career progression in this department.

As a Post Room Operative you will:

• Support our teams in ensuring that post related services are efficiently and effectively managed and delivered within our Cambridge office, providing post room services, reception and facilities support on daily basis.
• Review and evaluate relevant and most appropriate post / courier services, including achieving best value.
• Maintain a good relationship with contractors and be actively involved with procurement process.
• Liaise and deal with issues relating to exhibition despatch and receipt, working closely with Stock Room, Production Team and Events Team.

About You:

• Thorough knowledge of all Royal Mail and other mail related services, including courier services and international mail logistics.
• An understanding and working knowledge of various countries customs requirements relating to import/export.
• Use of specialist mailing equipment (i.e. franking machine) and basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Working knowledge of exhibitions despatch arrangements.
• Excellent communication, customer service skills, professional and a motivated team player.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of fire evacuations, emergency procedures and responding to first aid requests.

The Royal Society of Chemistry offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits. You will work an altering shift rota to ensure provision of post room services between 08:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday, with possible flexible working to accommodate necessary out of hours work or providing additional service to the post room.

If interested, please apply before the end of our closing date.

You may have experience of the following: Mailroom Operative, Customer Service, Mail Room, Post Room Assistant, Mailroom Clerk, Administrator, Post Room Operative, Administration, Mailroom Assistant, Customer Services, Mailroom Administrator, BPO, Business Process Outsourcing etc.

Ref: 103 778

About you

The successful candidate will be highly organised and motivated.  We are looking for somebody who has experience working in a remote team environment and is confident to work on their own as well as being a productive member of a team who is comfortable in contributing towards the success of the Services Team.  We would welcome applicants who have experience of working in a health/social care field and those who have an employment and/or business advice background. We would welcome applicants who have significant experience of providing specialist benefits advice.

Purpose of the Role:

Our purpose is to create better futures for horticulturists. Our casework team deliver help services which include advice, information and support for people who have experienced crisis, unexpected or lifechanging events.

Our services offer help with practical needs and we work with individuals and their families to identify and put in place solutions that will help them move forward in their lives. Our holistic approach often needs input from several different sources and our caseworkers offer help to identify and co-ordinate this support so that it works effectively. Our Casework team will provide generalist advice across areas such as social care, health, benefits, housing and employment, often have an area of speciality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivering person centred impartial advice, information and support which meets the needs of individuals through face to face and home visits, video conferencing, email, telephone and emerging technologies
• Assessing service users individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their immediate and long term needs
• Provide easy to understand information and the range of options available, to help people feel better able to cope and able to make their own informed choices.
• Consistently delivering a high-quality standard of advice, and information which across areas including income maximisation, benefits, housing, education, employment, self- employment, health and social care
• Agreeing goals and actions with individuals and their families and in partnership developing an effective case management plan
• Help people to access specialist support that can offer practical and emotional support,
• Talking on an individual or family’s behalf, particularly where they have a problem that is difficult to tackle on their own
• Co-ordinating case management plans which provides, finds, or arranges for specialist advice, information and support services to be put in place to prevent more serious problems from developing or escalating
• Develop and review case management plans with service users and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided
• Consistently managing a diverse and complex caseload a timely, efficient and effective manner ensuring a quality service and in line with targets and Key Performance Indicators.

Administration

• Ensure all case recording and other record keeping is detailed and accurate and completed within agreed timescales and that all records are kept and maintained in accordance with current legislation, policies and utilising best practice
• Share in team related tasks including twice weekly case prioritisation, first line assessment and responding to crisis or emergency cases
• Use of IT software for statistical recording of information relating to research and campaigns and funding requirements, record keeping and document production.
• Produce clear assessment summaries and management information reports
• Undertake supporting administration duties across a range of help and prevent services as required or requested

Professional Development

• To proactively continue to develop appropriate knowledge, attitudes and skills through regular reading of information and attending training courses

• To maintain professional competency and up to date knowledge in all relevant areas of the role including key areas of advice, Data Protection, GDPR, Health and Safety and Safeguarding practice
• Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of all areas relevant to the role and develop specialist knowledge related to the role as directed.
• Keep up to date with online systems, available training materials and other resources relevant to the areas of support
• Participate in training as required to maintain and improve the relevant level of knowledge and skills needed to deliver a quality service
• Preparing for and attending internal and external meetings as agreed with your line manager, contributing to projects, and the development of annual work plans as required.
• Identify and implement own learning and development needs

Other duties

• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the role in line with procedures and, Data Protection regulations.
• To work at all times within the policies and procedures of Perennial
• Ensure all processes and procedures that relate to the responsibilities of the role are delivered with a high level of awareness of the organisation’s equality and diversity ethos and policies.
• Attend multi-agency and partnership meetings to raise awareness of the needs of people working in horticulture and Perennial’s services Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to foster a co-operative, flexible working environment.
• Be a positive ambassador for Perennial
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and relevant to key tasks and responsibilities.

37.5 hours per week

Based in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Transitions UK is an exciting and growing charity, initially working across Herts, Beds, Bucks, Birmingham and Leicestershire, specifically set up to address the needs of a “lost generation” of 15-25 year olds. We work with young people with learning disabilities, mental health & emotional issues, young people leaving care and those at risk of exploitation/offending.

We are looking to recruit an inspiring and driven Projects Director to lead our project teams, giving them all the support they need to help us towards our goal of being a national charity, with a national footprint and a national voice for young people.

You’ll be overseeing 4 different projects, employing 20 staff and deploying over 100 volunteers. These are currently located in Birmingham, Leicestershire, North London, Herts, Beds and Bucks.  Each project targets support to vulnerable young people who are either, struggling with mental health issues, are leaving care, at risk of criminal exploitation, or have learning disabilities.

You will be reporting directly to our CEO and will have support from your projects team, and from our growing support function.

You are an excellent coach, organiser and communicator with a hands-on approach. From experience, you want to make a real difference and you are able to work sensitively and effectively with young people who have personal challenges and need help.

 You will be excited by the opportunities in this role and growing charity, and determined to achieve excellent results for the young people we support.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as suitable candidates will be interviewed on application.

Registered Charity No 1160105.

Centre 33 is an equal opportunities employer. We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of people without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or any other protected status.

Get in touch – we want to hear from you!

£31,371 - £37,849 per annum pro rata (new NJC scale 28-35)

37 hours

We are looking to recruit an experienced Engagement & Support Manager to join our operational management team.

The Engagement and Support Manager will manage excellent, safe, impactful and responsive services to young people while maintaining and expanding local relationships with other organisations.

You will be an experienced leader, with a strong background working in service or programme delivery. You will work closely with the wider operations team including other service managers at Centre 33.

There is flexibility to the location of the role with a minimum of 2 days per week based in our Cambridge hub. Some travel around the county will be required. Some Saturday working will be required

This post is subject to a DBS check and references.

Applications must be received by 9am, on 11th October with interviews to take place week commencing 18th October.

Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements

Part-time hours: 28 - 37 per week

Application deadline: 11/10/2021

Conference and Events Office Assistant
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £20,951 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks)
Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Selwyn College wishes to appoint a Conference and Events Office Assistant to join the College's busy Conference and Events Office. A strong team player, the post holder will be responsible for the provision of general administration for the Conference & Events Office, to ensure the smooth running of all functions for both internal and external clients.

Applicants must have a meticulous eye for detail and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and IT skills. To be successful in the role the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with students, Fellows, Staff and visitors to the College is essential.

There is the opportunity for salary progression through performance-based increments. In addition, the College offers excellent benefits including an occupational pension scheme and subsidised meals.

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.

Closing date:  Noon Wednesday 27th October 2021.
Interviews:  3rd and 4th November 2021.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

An exciting part time opportunity at CPSL Mind!

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

Peer Discharge Buddy
Part-time 30 hours per week (possibility of job share)
NJC Salary Scale Point 12 (April 2020) £17,746 p.a. for 30.0 hours (£22,183 pa FTE)

The Discharge Buddy Service

This service involves working alongside CPFT to provide ‘buddies’ to support individuals being discharged from mental health hospitals (Fulbourn & Edith Cavell) and crisis teams.  We know that being discharged from hospital can be a tough time, when people may need more emotional and practical support. Being a ‘buddy’ can help to support someone through the transition period and promote their independence when settling back in at home.

We are looking for buddies!

If you are interested in this exciting development opportunity and you are able to offer the below criteria, please apply!

What will buddies do?

• Share own lived experience of mental health challenges
• Provide weekly support, either over the phone, online or in person
• Deliver interventions/support sessions to the individual (full training will be provided)
• Provide emotional support
• Provide practical support
• Help the individual to make connections with their local communities (e.g. our Good Life Service)

Buddy criteria

• You must be willing/able to do covid-safe home visits for individuals
• You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health and have excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• This work will be predominately in the Peterborough area, but you should be willing to travel across Cambridgeshire occasionally.

Closing date: Monday 8th November 2021, 09:00 hours
Interviews: 16th and 19th November

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We will only accept complete applications, which should include Application Form, Covering Letter and completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.

No agencies please. 

We are seeking to recruit a full-time Fundraising and Communications Officer as our first staff position at Orchard OCD. The position can be based at our shared office space in Cambridge or remotely or a mix of both.

This position will build on the successful fundraising we have been doing so far (including a successful crowdfunding campaign last year, applications to trusts and foundations, and building a volunteer network).

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising

• Working with the board and volunteers on new virtual community fundraising projects.
• Working with the board and volunteers on digital fundraising campaigns (crowdfunding, etc).
• Researching suitable trusts and foundations, writing applications and maintaining up-to-date records of deadlines.
• Researching suitable corporate partners and planning pitches to create corporate partnerships.
• Creating a database of supporters from digital fundraising campaigns.
• Claiming Gift Aid from HMRC for Orchard.
• Coming up with new fundraising ideas and initiatives.

​Communications

• Post regularly on the Orchard social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn).
• Work with the board and volunteers to produce regular blogs, webinars and e-newsletters to promote our work.
• Produce monthly social media and website analytics.
• Run the Orchard website.
• Help produce videos about OCD.
• Raise awareness about OCD and reduce stigma related to it.
• General communications and administration.

Essential

• Interpersonal skills – communicates clearly & works well as a part of a varied team.
• Administration skills, including excellent IT literacy.
• Excellent social media skills.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and good practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Understanding/experience of working in the non-profit or mental health field.
• Copywriting skills.
• Basic understanding of medical research terms & processes
• Basic understanding of design platforms e.g. Adobe Photoshop
• Basic understanding of Wordpress

Orchard OCD is a charity focusing on developing treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a common, chronic and long-lasting mental health condition in which a person experiences uncontrollable, intrusive and reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviours (compulsions) that they feel the urge to repeat over and over, in the attempt to temporarily relieve the distressing feelings brought on by the obsessive thought.

OCD symptoms can range from mild to severe. Some people with OCD may spend a couple of hours a day engaged in obsessive-compulsive thinking and behaviour, for others the condition can completely take over their lives. Sixty per cent of OCD patients are also depressed and many are suicidal.

OCD is among the most underfunded of mental disorders, even though the World Health Organisation lists it as one of the 10 most debilitating illnesses globally.

That's why we set up Orchard OCD: to accelerate research into new and better OCD treatments.

We are looking for someone to help us grow, develop and look after our amazing volunteers.  Care Network supports local people with practical & emotional help after an illness or hospital stay or to maintain independence at home,  to help rebuild confidence, and to access advice and information and our volunteers are instrumental in making this happen across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.  As well as recruiting and supporting our volunteers, we need someone who will help us maintain our Investors in Volunteers accreditation working longside our staff, leadership and trustee team to ensure that volunteers are supported. 

Please apply with a cv and a covering letter setting out how you meet the job description/person specification by midday on Monday 25th October,  interviews will be arranged after this date and may take place online.