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Your role
We are seeking a Digital Communication & Events Coordinator to support Design for Good’s programmes and initiatives. You will bring energy, ownership, and initiative to strengthen existing work and deliver new activities, working closely with our Communications & PR lead, programme staff, and senior management to execute our digital communications and events strategy.
The working environment is informal, multilingual, team-oriented, and encourages individual input, learning, and an entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the opportunity to showcase our international scope, activate a global network, and support the delivery of impact-driven programmes to improve life through design. This role reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.
Key requirements
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3+ years’ experience in Business, Communications, Marketing, Design, or a related field, with a strong interest in digital communications and events.
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Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages a plus.
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Highly organised, detail-oriented, able to structure, prioritise, and meet deadlines consistently.
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Comfortable working independently in a remote, international team.
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Able to manage multiple priorities and support planning and coordination of digital and in-person events.
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Creative and confident using design skills for social content, presentations, and basic animations (a strong plus).
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Proactive, with strong ownership, follow-through, and a practical “can-do” mindset.
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Curious and people-oriented, motivated to build and nurture relationships across partners, volunteers, and collaborators.
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Passion for social and environmental impact; non-profit experience is a plus.
Key responsibilities
Digital Communications & Social Media
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Support development and execution of social media strategies to expand reach and impact.
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Schedule, publish, and manage content across social and email channels.
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Create social media assets (graphics, animations, reels, videos).
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Monitor, analyse, and report monthly on performance.
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Ensure consistency across all digital communication channels.
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Support creation of the Annual Review, including content coordination and internal reviews.
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Develop and adapt presentations for partners, funders, events, and internal use.
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Prepare briefings and communication materials for stakeholders and events.
Website Development & Maintenance
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Manage website content via CMS (Squarespace experience a plus).
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Gather, create, and post relevant content.
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Analyse and report key platform metrics monthly.
Online and In-person Events
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Support planning and delivery of webinars, Q&A sessions, and other online events.
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Moderate live chats and Q&A sessions, including Slack and Teams.
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Upload and manage event recordings on YouTube.
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Assist coordination of in-person events, including the annual global gathering and CDO roundtables.
Preferred skills and qualifications
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Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging content.
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Experience supporting events beyond logistics, including participant engagement and follow-up.
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Interest in ethical, person-first, inclusive storytelling across cultures and regions.
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Confidence experimenting with new digital formats (carousels, short videos, interactive presentations).
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Experience working with volunteers, pro bono partners, or multi-stakeholder collaborations.
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Exposure to or experience in international culture, creativity, or sustainability initiatives.
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Comfortable using engagement metrics to improve communications.
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Proactive, accountable, and able to follow through on commitments.
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Ensure all communications reflect Design for Good’s tone, values, and visual identity.
Design for Good builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ SDGs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Coordinator
Location: London (must live in a London borough)
Salary: £28,860 | Full-time
Start date: 2nd February 2026
About us
At CleanupUK, we bring people together to create cleaner, safer, and healthier spaces for communities while protecting wildlife and the environment. From local litter-picks to large-scale corporate volunteering days, we turn action into real, visible impact - and fun!
Our corporate partnerships programme is a key part of this, helping fund our vital work and giving businesses a hands-on way to support communities across the UK.
The role
We’re looking for an organised, enthusiastic, and people-focused Corporate Partnerships Coordinator to help deliver our growing corporate partnership and volunteering programme.
You’ll plan and run volunteering days, support corporate partners, and make sure everything runs like clockwork — all while seeing the direct impact of your work in communities across the UK. This role combines hands-on event delivery with essential admin and coordination support for the team, giving you variety, responsibility, and real-world impact every day.
What you’ll do
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Plan and coordinate corporate volunteering days: logistics, permissions, risk assessments
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Be the friendly face on the day — briefing and supporting volunteers to make sure everyone has a great experience
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Keep accurate records, provide administrative support, create communications, and assist the team to maintain strong partner relationships
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Collect feedback and help make every volunteering day bigger, better, and even more impactful
Who you are
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Based in a London borough with a full UK driving licence
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Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing a busy, varied workload
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Confident leading groups and speaking in front of people (training will be given)
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Passionate about communities, the environment, and social impact
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A flexible team player, happy to roll up your sleeves and help out wherever it’s needed
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Happy to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays on occasion
Desirable
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Experience in corporate partnerships, events or CSR
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Administrative or coordination experience
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Social media or Canva experience
Why work with us?
You’ll join a friendly, supportive, ambitious team, develop valuable skills, and help create visible change in communities and protect the environment — all while having fun along the way.
How to Apply
Please read our full Job Description and then submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience matches the Role Description / Person Specification and why you’re interested in working with CleanupUK.
CleanupUK celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
If you need any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application or interview, please share them here.
No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Open Age is seeking a Centre Coordinator who can demonstrate a passion for creating a welcoming and accessible space for older people at our dedicated Open Age centres. The person will thrive in a busy, multi-taskng environment and provide an efficient admin/IT support at the Reception, supporting volunteers who are in this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Schools and Programme Coordinator / Senior Coordinator – (London)
Salary: Coordinator/Senior Coordinator £28,860 – £34,500 depending on experience. (Salaries over £29,900 reserved for more senior/experienced candidates only).
Contract: Full time permanent contract
Location: Main Office - London Scottish House, 95 Horseferry Rd, London SW1P 2DX.
We are seeking Coordinators to work in London
Reporting to: Programme Hub Manager
About the Role:
We are seeking to expand our committed team of Programme Coordinators and Senior Coordinators who work directly with young people, supporting them to discover and achieve their best next step on their route to a successful career.
Our Coordinators work with young people studying in schools and colleges who face barriers to higher education and employment. Working closely with Careers Leads, Pastoral Support Workers and Referral Partners this role requires excellent relationship management skills to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and young people as well as local construction and built environment employers who are fundamental to the successful delivery of inspiring world of work programmes.
About You
What we’re looking for in our new Coordinator(s) includes:
· Enthusiastic about connecting young people to opportunities, particularly those facing barriers to work.
· Have a ‘can-do’ attitude, as a small charity you will be expected to get involved in a variety of our programmes and activities – including development of our programmes and processes
· Be able to work within established programme structures, but still be responsive to the individual needs of employers and young people
· IT literate and digitally savvy
· Ability to communicate professionally with a range of people including young people, schools, funders, universities, industry representatives, training providers and community organisations.
· A willingness to learn about career opportunities offered by the modern construction and wider built environment sector.
· We would expect Senior Coordinator to be experienced practitioners who can take responsibility for a significant area of work, proactively driving good practice across organisation and demonstrating a constructive and solutions-focussed leadership
· Ideally educated to Level 3 (BTEC, A- Level, etc) or equivalent experience.
Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming young people’s lives London.
Construction Youth Trust is an ambitious and innovative charity whose mission to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full career potential. Social mobility is at the heart of our work, and we prioritise working with young people from low-income backgrounds and those who are facing significant barriers to employment.
We help young people recognise their potential, develop their confidence and skills and discover career opportunities never previously presented to them. Through our long-standing partnerships with employers in the construction and built environment sector (over 200+ across London), we connect young people to relatable role models, world of work experiences and ultimately rewarding jobs and apprenticeships. The built environment is at the forefront of the drive towards achieving net zero and future economic growth, offering young people substantial opportunity for career progression.
The Construction Youth Trust team works in a fast-paced environment, so we’re looking for someone who is well-organised, detail-oriented and will be proactive in finding effective solutions. You should have excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships and a willingness to learn.
At the Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are looking for candidates who share our dedication to this commitment. All roles involve safer recruitment practices therefore an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be carried out.
We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from a minority ethnic background and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.
What we offer:
You’ll be eligible for many of our benefits including:
· 25 days annual leave per year which increases by a day each year after 2 years’ service up to a maximum annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year
· An additional discretionary “Day for You”, (pro rata for part-time)
· Opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years of service
· The Trust’s contributory pension scheme after three months – The charity will match your employee contribution up to 7%
· All travel expenses covered over and above your regular commute to and from work. Any extra travel for work purposes will be reimbursed.
· Access to Workplace Options EAP (a provider of employee support services)
· Opportunity to Work from Home
· Opportunity to take part in the wider team’s wellbeing and social activities
· A supportive Training and Development policy which encourages colleagues to develop as professionals and achieve relevant qualifications (e.g. CIOF’s Certificate in Fundraising).
How to Apply
If you are passionate about improving the life chances of young people, especially those facing disadvantage and exclusion, we'd love to hear from you! Please complete the application form explaining why you're interested in this role and how you meet the person specification.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing date: 9am on 23rd January 2026. However, we reserve the right to close recruitment for these roles ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications. We may also interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.
A second interview may also be required.
You can access the Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for this via this Charity Jobs site.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a well established older person's charity in London and specialise in providng a full range of activities from learning, physical exercise, art and cultural classes and trips. We are seeking a person who will excel in a busy, multi-tasking environment whilst maintaining a calm presence. They will possess the skills to support a junior role so they can thrive in the role. Behind the scenes you will be reviewing the Arts & Culture provision in your centre to ensure we are providing the best possible service, seeking member feedback and planning ahead for the next quarter/term/year. Key skills to this role are time management, prioritising workloads, problem solving, and thinking on ones own initiative.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a volunteer programme for a specialist helpline and digital service for survivors of sexual violence. You will have oversight of our passionate team of volunteers including their recruitment, training and supervisison, as well as coordinating our anonymous helpline, live chat and email service which can be essential support for people who have experienced sexual violence.
This role will be ideal for you if you are organised, approachable, able to motivate others, have experience providing trauma-informed support, have knowledge of and experience in safeguarding, and are passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence or abuse.
Please read the attached job description and person specification to learn more.
Based At TRC’s offices in Trafford, some homeworking is optional (1 day a week)
We are a feminist charity providing essential support for survivors of sexual abuse and rape in Greater Manchester.
The Carers Centre provides support to over 2000 unpaid family carers in the city of Brighton & Hove every year. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated group of staff and volunteers to deliver vital and innovative services to carers across our city.
AIMS OF THE JOB:
- To establish and develop volunteering opportunities at the Carers Centre
- To work with the management team to review and reinforce effective policies and procedures for volunteer-supported projects based on best practice
- To develop and implement systems for recruitment and selection of volunteers from a range of backgrounds
- To deliver a programme of induction and ongoing training for volunteers
- To supervise a pool of volunteers to support carers safely to achieve positive changes within their lives and to enable volunteers to feel fulfilled in their role
- To keep accurate records and statistics in accordance with the Carers Centre procedures
- To monitor, analyse and report on feedback/outcomes with carers and volunteers
- To participate in supervision and training to ensure professional operation of the service
- To engage in research and networking opportunities provided by other organisations with expertise in volunteer support
- To work in accordance with, and to ensure that staff and volunteers for which the post is responsible, adhere to the values, policies and procedures of the Carers Centre, especially Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety
- To carry out other duties appropriate to the role and responsibilities as may be delegated by the CEO of The Carers Centre
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Creative Coordinator
Job Title: Creative Coordinator
Closing date: 5 January 26 17.00 GMT
Interviews: 12/13 January in person
Reports to: Communications Lead
Location: Min 2 days per week based in North London office, remote working available for max 3 days a week
Pay: £37,000-40,000 full time, gross per annum
Contract: One-year fixed term contract
Leave Entitlement: 28 days’ annual leave, including UK bank holidays.
Pension: 3% employer pension contribution on eligible earnings.
About The Role
This is a brand-new role and a great opportunity for the right candidate to share their passion and creativity in the social justice space. Ubele is looking to take our communications to the next level. As part of our strategy refresh and pending organisational restructure we are ready to welcome a new team member into this important and valued role.
This role will be responsible for creatively transcribing Ubele’s stories into tangible and exciting content across a variety of mediums. Ubele’s stories and those of the community are worth telling well and this role needs to work across a variety of stakeholders with differing levels of communications expertise to do it.
Creativity is one of the organisational values and storytelling is at the heart of Ubele’s practice. Could you join us in translating that into an impressive communications offering?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for someone with great communication and project development skills to join us as a LiveLife Project Coordinator. Joining a busy and highly effective team, this role will help deliver two major programmes of work for Lingen Davies. With a primary focus on cancer awareness raising to address health inequalities (early diagnosis, cancer screening and prevention), we use a range of activities and settings to effectively engage with the public and target communities. This work is focussed in the following areas:
- Cancer Champions Project (focus on Telford). Working in partnership colleagues, along with NHS Shropshire Telford &Wrekin, and Qube, to deliver and maintain the Telford component of the project.
- LiveLife community cancer awareness programme. Our Lingen Davies community health promotion initiative, bringing cancer awareness to communities across the region.
Opportunities and demand for our projects are growing, and we’re looking for a capable, enthusiastic and self-motivated person, who is passionate about improving health outcomes across our community. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Please note, this role involves significant travel across our region. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Please apply by sending your CV, along with a covering letter (no more than two pages), telling us why you think you are the best person for the job.
We exist to enhance cancer services and improve lives in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Development Coordinator
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Volunteer Development Coordinator
Salary: £19,972 for 22.5 hours per week £31,956 (FTE)
Contract/Hours: Permanent, part time 3 days per week (flexibility on days)
Location: Flexible – Office base at Sydenham, South London (with 1 day working from home)
Closing Date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026
About the role
We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Volunteer Development Officer to help grow and strengthen our volunteer community. You’ll play a key role in attracting people from a wider range of ethnic backgrounds, reducing barriers to participation, and ensuring volunteers feel valued, supported and heard, while championing equity, diversity and inclusion.
You’ll work closely with volunteers and colleagues across the organisation to deliver positive volunteer experiences and help shape our Volunteering Team Plan. You’ll inspire involvement, build strong stakeholder relationships, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences, creating engaging communications that showcase St Christopher’s as a great place to volunteer.
What you’ll be doing:
- Acting as a key point of contact for volunteers, responding to enquiries in a friendly, professional and timely way.
- Supporting volunteers with queries or concerns, using agreed processes and escalating when appropriate.
- Helping to grow and diversify our volunteer base by supporting inclusive recruitment and flexible and micro-volunteering opportunities.
- Coordinating volunteer communications, including newsletters, website and intranet content, ensuring information is clear, accurate and accessible.
- Leading on volunteer engagement, reward and recognition activities, including events, awards and Volunteers’ Week.
- Coordinating the Volunteer Voices group and volunteer feedback activity, using insight to improve the volunteer experience.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to promote volunteering and develop new opportunities.
Why join us?
The Volunteering Team supports all areas of volunteering, including recruitment, onboarding, problem solving, and volunteer reward and recognition. You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering our Volunteering Team Plan to provide an outstanding volunteer experience.
This varied and rewarding role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and in-depth knowledge in volunteer development and management. If you are an enthusiastic team player with a passion for promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in volunteering, this is your chance to make a real difference.
Some of our benefits:
- You will gain a stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference within the organisation and our local community
- Access to excellent training and development opportunities
- Season ticket loans/cycle to work scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days increasing to 27 days per annum after 12 months qualifying period)
- A number of health and wellbeing initiatives
- A competitive contributory pension scheme with life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan
- An onsite staff canteen
- Access to plenty of free local street parking
As a Disability Confident Employer, we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicate and promote vacancies
- Offer an interview to disabled people
- Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required
- Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
- At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
About us
Housing Justice brings together communities and finds solutions to homelessness by building personal connections, a sense of belonging, and creating justice in the housing system. We train and support volunteers to offer various accommodation options while building a network of local support. This includes providing personalised assistance to help individuals access relevant local services and address their other needs. Through compassionate, courageous, and collaborative action, we implement innovative solutions to tackle housing injustice, enhance the quality of housing, and elevate the voices and experiences of groups affected by housing injustice to both local and national governments.
About Citadel
Community Connectors forms part of the Citadel programme. Citadel is a volunteer-powered homelessness prevention project that supports people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, to find a place to live, settle into a home, and feel part of a welcoming and supportive community. Coordinators recruit and train volunteers before matching them with a person referred for support. Coordinators and volunteers work closely with people who have been referred, to establish what matters to them and how best they can support them.
About you
We are looking for an outgoing, confident and skilled communicator, comfortable with building relationships, including for support, influencing people, and with public speaking. You will be a self-motivated, committed person with experience of working and/or volunteering in the homelessness, housing or voluntary and community sectors.
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing our London projects, continuing and growing the support we offer and relationships we’ve built. The focus of the role is volunteer management and support coordination: specifically the recruitment, training, support and supervision of volunteers; and overseeing the support volunteers offer
Benefits
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29 days annual leave, 3 of which are fixed between Christmas and New Year. This is in addition to bank holidays and pro-rata if part time.
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After 3 years of service you are entitled to one additional day of holiday for each additional year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days, pro-rata if part time.
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We offer flexible working. Not all posts can be made flexible, but where possible we operate core hours of 10 – 3pm, with employees able to flex their working day around these. Any flexibility is at the discretion of the line manager and relevant senior manager.
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As this role is offered as Home Working, we will provide some financial support to get you set up with appropriate equipment.
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We offer an employee assistance programme, which can be used by you and your family for a range of advice and support.
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We offer a cycle-to-work scheme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of Post: The post holder will lead on the delivery of our volunteer programme. You will be responsible for the recruitment of new volunteers and the support of existing volunteers and volunteer contacts to maintain a positive volunteer experience.
You will work across teams to ensure the volunteer’s experience is positive and will play a key role in volunteer retention. You will work with the different teams to identify and develop new volunteering opportunities. You will increase the diversity and variety of our volunteering opportunities to reflect our local community and better serve our members. You will work to ensure our volunteers feel valued, fulfilled, and have opportunities to meaningfully contribute to Hear Us.
As well as oversight of all our volunteering activities, the post-holder will assist in delivering, developing and expanding upon the success of our existing independent peer support Linkworking Project at inpatient wards at the Royal Bethlem Hospital (RBH) and Croydon’s Mental Health Community Services, Jeanette Wallace House (JWH) and Queens Resource Centre (QRC). The post-holder will assist the Peer Support Coordinator in managing and supporting our team of peer support Linkworkers (volunteers) to monitor the quality of Croydon’s statutory mental health services.
This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of our volunteer activities, enabling us to support more people in our community.
This post holder will work towards achieving a Hear Us Volunteer Accreditation as part of ensuring good practice for our staff and volunteers, and developing the future creative direction of our volunteering offer.
Given the collaborative and engagement-focused nature of this role, and its direct delivery responsibilities, regular face-to-face working is required, with the post-holder based primarily in the office and attending events and community activities as needed.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Develop and support different techniques to attract lived experience volunteers to Hear Us to build a strong and diverse volunteer base
· Develop and produce volunteer recruitment and information material for our public events, website, and social media
· Monitor and screen incoming volunteer applications and make first contact with applicants
· Liaise with Hear Us managers to schedule, plan, and organise in-person and online volunteer recruitment drives and/or information days
· Support with the development and delivery of a standardised volunteer induction.
Volunteer Management
· Lead on organising and managing volunteer involvement in events and activities, ensuring effective briefing and debriefing.
· Provide volunteer supervision and support where required (usually volunteers will be line managed by their project manager if volunteering with a specific project)
· Conduct regular volunteer surveys and establish routes for volunteers to provide feedback.
Volunteer Training
· Schedule, plan, and organise group training days for volunteers to access and complete mandatory training
· To support volunteers to access and complete mandatory training, (including safeguarding, Prevent and information governance) and to encourage attending further training, workshops or other opportunities that may support in their own development.
· To provide bespoke Hear Us training to new volunteers as part of the induction process, and provide refresher and ongoing training for existing volunteers, updating and/or redesigning the training manuals where necessary.
· In collaboration with colleagues, to develop the Hear Us Academy (accredited peer support training modules)
Volunteer Database Management
· Manage the volunteer database by maintaining an accurate record of Hear Us volunteers, including but not limited to activity status, address, and communication preferences on Hear Us database(s).
· Ensure all recruitment checks are completed and accurate volunteer records are held in compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
Linkwork Project Support
· Act as a deputy for the Peer Support Coordinator where required, in managing a small, vibrant team of peer support volunteer Linkworkers (all of who are current or former mental health service users).
· Assist with Linkworking Project support, such as supporting volunteers in signing up for the SLaM Involvement Register, arranging an induction with Hear Us and introducing peer support Linkworkers to wards and services.
· In the absence of the Peer Support Coordinator, organise and manage the peer support Linkworking rota, finding cover where necessary, ensuring as few sessions are cancelled as possible.
· In the absence of the Peer Support Coordinator, maintain good relations with the SLaM Involvement Register, and submit peer support Linkworkers’ timesheets as required.
· In the absence of the Peer Support Coordinator, ensure the ongoing delivery of Linkworking Sessions
· Help monitor the peer support Linkworking Project, evaluating its effectiveness on improving services and gathering feedback from service users, Linkworkers, and SLaM staff.
· Gather and provide peer support Linkworkers with signposting material and information that can be shared with service users.
Stakeholder Management
· Work in partnership with the Peer Support Coordinator, Engagement and Campaigns Manager, Welfare Rights Manager, Events Coordinator, Deputy CEO, CEO, trustees, and other staff members to achieve the charity's aims and ensure stability and longevity for Hear Us and its members.
· Represent Hear Us on appropriate external committees, networks and other bodies, with other voluntary, statutory and private sector agencies.
· Work on volunteer incentives, recognition and reward schemes across the year.
Other Duties
· Attend supervision and identify your own training and support needs with your supervisor.
· Develop and maintain a healthy working practice for yourself and the volunteers (including peer support Linkworkers) by having clear personal and professional boundaries.
· Keep up to date with best practice and legislation in the volunteer sector.
· Actively oppose discrimination against people who experience mental distress in Croydon in line with the Hear Us diversity and inclusion and recruitment policies
· Adhere to all Hear Us policies and procedures in all aspects of their work (including safeguarding, equity, inclusion & diversity, health & safety and confidentiality)
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are expected to work in a flexible way, as required by Hear Us. Some meetings and other events may be held out of normal office hours and could involve travel away from the local area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an organised, proactive, and people-focused individual with a positive, can-do attitude? Do you enjoy motivating others and delivering engaging training? We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator & Trainer to play a key role in supporting and developing our volunteer community.
While prior experience working directly with volunteers is beneficial, it’s not essential. What matters most is your enthusiasm, strong organisational skills, and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved in a varied and rewarding role.
About Us
The Life Chance Trust is a South Devon-based charity transforming the futures of young people aged 16–25 who have experienced trauma, adversity, or disrupted education. Through mentoring, life skills development, and community engagement, we empower young people to build resilience, achieve their goals, and thrive.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Volunteer Coordinator & Trainer to recruit, train, and support a growing team of volunteer mentors. This role combines coordination, training delivery, and hands-on involvement in our programmes, offering a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen the volunteer experience within a young and evolving charity.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full volunteer recruitment process, ensuring safer recruitment best practice throughout.
- Design, develop, and deliver engaging training, supervision, and an ongoing CPD programme for volunteers.
- Create and implement a volunteer reward and recognition programme, including events and initiatives to support retention.
- Conduct two volunteer feedback surveys annually, capturing insights to inform learning and improvement.
- Support the delivery of Life Skills Workshops on topics such as wellbeing, cooking, budgeting, and employability.
- Network across Devon to raise awareness of the charity and attract new volunteers.
- Build strong relationships with partners and represent The Life Chance Trust within the community.
What We Offer
- A warm, friendly, and supportive working environment
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development
About You
Essential
- Upbeat, enthusiastic, and motivated, with a flexible and proactive approach
- Strong multitasking skills and the ability to work at pace
- Experience managing or coordinating volunteers or staff
- Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
- A relevant qualification (minimum Level 3)
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience delivering training or workshops
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and volunteer management systems
- Background or qualification in HR or administration
Safeguarding & Inclusion
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Transforming life chances for young people aged 16–25 Through trauma-informed mentoring, wellbeing support, and youth-led progression.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Fundraising Officer
Responsible to: Fundraising and Communications Manager
Location: Hybrid (minimum two days a week in Oxford office for full time)
Hours: Full time (35 hours a week) / Open to considering part-time (28 hours a week) dependent on experience.
Salary: £28,500 – £32,000
About the role
We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic, and highly organised Fundraising Officer to support our individual giving, community fundraising, and small trusts and foundations activities. The Fundraising Officer will manage individual and community donor activities, and the donor database to support thanking, stewardship and targeted donor engagement. They will also play a key role in monitoring the impact of our fundraising activity to ensure continuous improvement and income growth.
This is a dynamic, hands-on role for someone who is creative, collaborative, and enjoys working across a diverse range of tasks. They will be enthusiastic and keen to generate new ideas that strengthen supporter relationships and deliver impactful fundraising.
Main duties and responsibilities
Individual and Community Fundraising
- Work with the Fundraising and Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator to develop and deliver three - four individual giving appeals at year (digital and offline) to increase income.
- Monitor and analyse appeal performance to inform future activity.
- Support wider donor acquisition, retention, and upgrade strategies through data-led insights.
- Work closely with colleagues in communications and service delivery to create compelling fundraising content and impact stories.
- Act as the main point of contact for community fundraisers and local events, offering guidance, support materials, and encouragement. Work closely with Communications Coordinator where needed.
- Lead on the promotion and recruitment of participants for sponsored challenge events, particularly the Oxford Half Marathon.
- Research charity of the year opportunities amongst school and local businesses and support applications as required.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local community groups, schools and faith communities.
- Confidently represent the organisation at community events and manage a pool of volunteer speakers.
- Use our CRM (Donorfy) to ensure accurate and up-to date relationship management records.
Donor Stewardship and Prospect Research
- Ensure all donors are thanked promptly and feel valued and engaged.
- Manage and maintain accurate donor data in Donorfy, producing reports on donor activity and performance.
- Monitor and manage fundraising and donation enquiries through our development@ inbox, responding and referring them as appropriate.
- Research new fundraising prospects and initiatives across individuals, community groups, small trusts, local businesses and other potential supporters. Maintain organised records of prospects and recommendations.
Trusts & Foundations (Small Grants)
- Support the Fundraising and Communications Manager and Trust and Foundations Fundraiser with the small grants pipeline, including prospect research, applications and reporting.
- Work closely with appropriate staff and service coordinators on project budgets, reporting and planning as needed.
Other responsibilities
- Support and oversee fundraising volunteers and interns as required.
- Work collaboratively within a busy staff team, participate in meetings and planning processes, and contribute to organisational development.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, as agreed with the Fundraising and Communications Manager or CEO.
Person specification
Essential:
- Demonstrable fundraising and supporter-facing experience, with the ability to manage multiple income streams simultaneously.
- Knowledge and experience of individual and community fundraising.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to tailor content to different audiences.
- Experience using CRM databases, with confidence managing day-to-day data processes.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong research skills and a track record of writing funding bids and reports.
- Ability to build productive, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- A positive, solutions-focused “can-do” attitude, with the ability to adapt to change.
- Confidence representing the organisation at community events.
- Ability to work within a budget.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and measure impact.
- A demonstrable passion for, and affinity with, our cause
- Ability to communicate and work sensitively with people with lived experience of migration and tell their stories with dignity.
Desirable:
- Experience of working for a local charity.
- Knowledge of the migration and refugee sector.
- Experience in digital fundraising, social media and online giving platforms (eg JustGiving, crowd-funding platforms, social ads).
- Experience in corporate fundraising.
- Experience of working with Mailchimp and donorfy
Please apply with CV and cover letter.
Deadline for applications: Midnight Sunday 11th January 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 2nd February in Oxford.
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to settle and thrive in the U.K.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the opportunity
Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and wider Philanthropy Department, the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator will identify and cultivate fruitful partnerships with a range of small, medium and large businesses.
They will help maximise the potential of corporate and other organisations for funding, volunteer recruitment, and other philanthropic opportunities, to enable growth and sustainability for Action Tutoring. This will be achieved by securing and nurturing small to medium sized organisations to provide financial support for programmes. Additionally, the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator will engage with business to generate volunteers from across the country to deliver both online and face to face tutoring.
Deadline: Sunday, 4th January 2026
Interviews: The first interview round is scheduled online for 14th and 15th January 2026. A second in‑person round may follow, with the location based on the applicant’s address.
Start date: Ideally February 2026
Place of work: This is a flexible/hybrid role, and while you can be based anywhere in England, a willingness to travel to our London office is essential. The office address is 8-10 Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH.
Contract and hours: Full-time fixed-term contract of 12 months. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Duties and responsibilities
- Identify and persuade small to medium sized businesses to fund specific schools in Action Tutoring regions as part of a pilot of a ‘local champions’ scheme.
- Drive new applications from potential corporate volunteer tutors, ensuring a strong supply of high quality applications to meet growth targets in each region, for both face to face and online delivery.
- Generate regular reports and communicate updates to volunteer partners to demonstrate the value and impact of their volunteers and financial support.
- Support programme staff to develop local partnerships, through businesses and public sector links.
- Maintain accurate records of recruitment channels and relationships; use data to analyse the effectiveness of different recruitment channels, using this information to inform future work.
- Any other ad hoc responsibilities as deemed relevant by the CEO.
Person specification
Qualification criteria:
The right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
- Excellent relationship building and networking skills with the ability to communicate with and manage a range of different stakeholders.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and work on your own initiative.
- Highly organised, able to multitask and prioritise, and complete activities to a high standard; excellent time management skills.
- Enjoy using data and creativity to suggest improvements and inform your approach to work and partnerships.
- Able to demonstrate resilience when challenges arise.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, able to effectively adapt communication depending on the audience.
- Confident public speaker; able to present well, both in-person and online, to a range of audiences, able to be persistent and persuasive when required.
- Is able to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
- Open to new ideas and learning. You will be willing to adapt and grow with the development of the organisation and the Philanthropy team.
- Have high computer literacy; familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (desirable).
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Committed to the mission and values of Action Tutoring.
- Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
You will likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Experience in managing or building partnerships/relationships with corporations (or other institutions/sectors e.g. Civil Service, universities or schools)
- Experience in corporate (or other) fundraising.
- Experience in a sales-based role.
- Experience in using databases.
- Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector.
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





