Community engagement support jobs

We are looking for a passionate and proactive fundraiser to work with our challenge event and community supporters, helping them to raise funds for some of the world’s most marginalised children. 

At Children on the Edge, we envision a world where every child thrives, no matter their geography, ethnicity, gender, or caste. Working hand-in-hand with communities in Bangladesh, India, Uganda, Myanmar, and Afghanistan, we support children in some of the toughest situations. 

About the role

This is a new role in the Children on the Edge team, working to maximise fundraising from community fundraisers (in schools, groups, clubs and faith groups), third party fundraisers and challenge event fundraisers. 2026 will be our largest ever team of runners for the London Marathon and London Landmarks. You will help to inspire and steward this fantastic team of 17 runners. A small but mighty team of runners who are raring to go!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join a small and dynamic organisation. You will be championing and fundraising for community led programmes that create protective environments full of hope, life, colour and fun.

An opportunity to join a small, dynamic organisation to champion and fundraise for community led global programmes that create protective environments full of hope, life, colour and fun. 

Please download the Job Pack to read more about the role. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will have an enthusiasm and understanding of challenge event fundraising, third party fundraisers and community fundraising.

You will have excellent communication skills, and you’re a natural people-person who is happy to be hands on. Each day will vary, from picking up the phone to talk with fundraisers, to running an energetic cheer point for runners, to visiting a primary school to speak about children living on the edge - in all these environments and more you will thrive in making meaningful connections with our fundraisers, of all ages! You will be naturally pro-active and bring a collaborative approach to working with our dedicated small team in Chichester. You will enjoy preparing reports or talks for our community supporters, be results-driven and have the self motivation and drive to deliver against deadlines. 

At our core we are responsive and adaptive; no ‘one size fits all’. We tailor solutions based on the specific needs of each unique community we work with. To thrive in this role you will share the same ability to seek solutions and the same motivation to be flexible, adaptive, ready to learn and teachable.

You will have the time and support to excel in building relationships with our brilliant fundraisers, celebrating their efforts and helping them to maximise their fundraising. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative and creative team with courage and dignity at its heart.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).

• An additional day of leave for each full year of service up to a maximum of 33 days. 

• Flexible and hybrid working. 

• Our hybrid team works at least 50% of the time in our Chichester office, including Tuesdays when the whole team meets together.

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10% +  life assurance.

• Generous maternity and paternity leave. 

• Cycle to work scheme.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This is a new role which will help to deliver a pilot strategy to grow long-term sustainable income by enhancing Breast Cancer Now’s on-the-ground presence locally.

Joining the relationship fundraising team and working closely with the high value partnerships team, this role is responsible for cultivating new long-term relationships and, in turn, driving fundraising income.

Uniquely, the post holder will help to implement a large-scale trial to further grow Tickled Pink, an award-winning partnership between Asda, Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! which has raised over £100m. The goal is to grow both engagement and future income by directly supporting colleagues across Asda stores in their local area.

In addition, this role will establish and grow a portfolio of supporters in Bristol and the southwest by cultivating relationships with new and warm supporters including individuals, clubs, societies and local companies. It will also line manage a community fundraiser covering a patch in London and the southeast.

What’s special about this role is that you’ll be working alongside a supportive, innovative and fun team which has delivered continued growth in fundraising over the last five years.

The is the first time the charity has had a community fundraiser locally based in the southwest. It is one of five new roles being introduced as part of the pilot, and the goal is that they all become permanent. 

About you

You’re a pro at cultivating long term relationships with a variety of new supporters to generate income, and have great community fundraising experience working with individuals, local companies and clubs and societies.

You’re proactive and can work in a flexible and agile way; perhaps you’ve helped to deliver successful pilots in the past. You’re solution focused and experienced in developing and delivering ideas to grow income and engagement in the short and long term.

With great communication skills, you’re a team player and love working independently as well as part of a large team with various stakeholders.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This is a remote role, and the candidate will need to be based in Bristol or the surrounding area. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as to our offices in London and Cardiff.  

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement.  Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now Recruitment team.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date

Thursday 11 September 2025 at 9am

Interview date

First interview Tuesday 16 September 2025

Second interview week commencing 22 September2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity to recruit a Head of Community Fundraising & Engagement in a brand new and exciting role.

Every five minutes, someone in the UK loses a loved one to heart or lung disease. The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity funds pioneering projects, cutting-edge equipment and vital research to change the future for patients and families. With investment across the fundraising and marketing teams, a refreshed brand and the backing of trustees, this is a fantastic time to join.

This role will lead an ambitious team that is empowered to innovate and refresh the community fundraising strategy, making a lasting impact across challenge events, in-memory giving and third-party fundraising. They will also form part of a dedicated leadership team to build visibility and engagement across the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, as well as deepening relationships amongst an established base of high-value community supporters.  

What you’ll do:

• Lead and grow the charity’s community fundraising programme, overseeing an established team of 4 to ensure exceptional supporter experience.
• Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy with clear KPIs, collaborating with the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships and Head of Marketing & Communications to deliver sustained income growth across the Charity. 

• Drive innovation across challenge events, in-memory giving and supporter care, horizon-scanning for new trends, opportunities and propositions to maximise ROI.

• Collaborate with senior colleagues to build visibility and support across the Charity’s partner hospitals.
• Strengthen stewardship and supporter journeys for high-value community supporters, working with philanthropy colleagues to deepen relationships.

What we’re looking for:

• A proven track record of delivering and growing successful community & public fundraising programmes, with a track record of developing new fundraising products to drive income growth.
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing fundraising teams.
• Strong background in strategy development, budgeting and income forecasting.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Skilled at developing compelling supporter journeys and excellent stewardship.
• A strong track record of delivery across challenge events, third-party fundraising and in-memory giving.
• Confident in problem-solving, decision-making and balancing short and long-term goals.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours for an initial discussion on the role, prior to submitting a full application with the Charity. All completed applications will require a CV and supporting Statement.

Our Process

1st Stage Interviews (virtual): 3rd & 6th October

2nd Stage:

Informal ‘meet the team’ call (virtual): 13th October

In person interviews: 14th & 15th October  

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.

CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

Overall job purpose

This is a fundamental role within our South regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.

The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 29 historic churches across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.

We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Monday 15th September 2025.

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.

 All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

About SPANA

SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.

About this role

This is an exciting time to join us, as we grow and expand our global programmatic work and team.  

The Head of Education and Community Engagement is a key leadership role, providing strategic and technical direction for SPANA’s education, community engagement and Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) work. The postholder will develop tools and approaches, ensure interventions are contextually relevant and evidence-based, develop key relationships and support partners to deliver high-quality programmes that improve the lives of working animals and the communities who depend on them.

The role sits within SPANA’s Global Programmes Department (GPD) and works closely alongside colleagues in other GPD teams responsible for Animal Health and Welfare (AHW), Programmes and Data and Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability (MEAL).

Salary, contract and location 

This is a permanent, full time (34.5 hours per week) role based in the UK, with regular (1-2 times per month or more if preferred) attendance in SPANA's London office. 

The salary for this role is c.£55,000-£60,000 subject to experience. SPANA also offers employees a range of benefits including:

• Generous pension scheme where SPANA contributes 10% provided the employee contributes a minimum 5%
• Healthcare cash plan with Medicash, including access to virtual GP appointments. 
• Volunteer day programme.

For full details including a person specification and information on how to apply, please see the job description. This role requires the current right to work in the UK. 

Here at the IOP we are looking for a Community Support Officer (Engagement and Volunteering for a fixed period of 12 months) to support us in our mission.

What is it like working at the IOP?

The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work and we have a ‘work anywhere’ policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities and generous benefits.

Our comprehensive benefits package including:

• An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
• Floating bank holidays (choose where to take your bank holidays throughout the year)
• Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard)
• Flexible working and much more!

The Role

What will I be doing?

As the Community Support Officer (Engagement and Volunteering), you’ll be at the heart of our work to build a vibrant, inclusive physics community. You’ll be the first point of contact for our volunteer-led Groups, Nations, and Branches — helping them to thrive, connect, and deliver meaningful activities that bring physics to life.

Your role will be varied, people-focused, and purpose-driven. You’ll:

• Support and empower volunteer committees with planning, elections, onboarding, and governance
• Design and deliver engaging training and resources to help volunteers feel confident and connected
• Celebrate and recognise contributions through awards, spotlight stories, and appreciation campaigns
• Coordinate inclusive events and forums that foster collaboration and community
• Use data and feedback to evaluate impact, improve experiences, and inform decision-making
• Champion collaboration and best practice across committees, departments, and the wider IOP network

You’ll work closely with passionate physicists, volunteers, and colleagues across departments — from Communications and EDI to Learning and Skills — to ensure every member feels supported, valued, and inspired.

Projects you work on may include:

• Creating a new Volunteering Guide and Welcome Handbook
• Designing and delivering onboarding and training for new committee members
• Organising flagship events like the annual Committee Welcome Day
• Helping shape our first Volunteering Development Plan and inclusive volunteering strategy

You’ll also be part of a wider team of Community Support Officers, each with their own focus area, working together to build a connected, thriving membership community.

Who will I work with?

As a Community Support Officer (Engagement and Volunteering), you’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where relationships matter. You’ll work closely with:

• The Community Support team and Student & Early Career Support Officer – sharing insights, coordinating efforts, and supporting each other to deliver a seamless member experience.
• The wider Membership department – especially colleagues in Professional Registration, Events & Conferences, and CPD – to ensure volunteer activities align with member development and recognition.
• Cross-functional teams across the IOP – including Science and Innovation, Education and Workforce, EDI, and Public Engagement – to embed inclusive practices and amplify the impact of volunteer-led initiatives.
• Members across our Groups, Nations and Branches (GNBs) – building trusted relationships with committee members, volunteers, and local champions to support their work and celebrate their contributions.
• External partners and sister societies – occasionally collaborating on joint events, campaigns, or volunteer initiatives that extend our reach and deepen our impact.

You’ll be a connector, a collaborator, and a champion for community – helping people feel supported, empowered, and proud to be part of the IOP.

Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if your skills include:

Essential Criteria

Whilst we’re not looking for perfection, we are looking for someone who:

• Loves people – you’re empathetic, approachable, and passionate about helping others feel seen and supported
• Thinks inclusively – you understand what makes engagement meaningful and accessible for everyone
• Communicates clearly – whether it’s writing a guide, running a training session, or answering a query
• Is organised and proactive – you can juggle priorities, meet deadlines, and keep things running smoothly
• Is digitally confident – you’re comfortable using tools like Salesforce, MS Teams, and online platforms
• Is a team player – you collaborate, share ideas, and support others to succeed

Experience working with volunteers, committees or in a membership or charity setting is a big plus — but if you bring the passion and potential, we’ll support you to grow.

Nice to have

• A full driving licence and access to a car is desirable, as some travel may be required.

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We know that not every candidate fits into a neat little box, and that's okay! So, even if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified but you believe you’d bring passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn, we’d love to learn more about you!

Application

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. 

How will I be working?

The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a ‘base’ office which can also be a chosen place of work. 

Why should I want to work for the IOP?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work. 

To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications!

We recognise personal unique characteristics, should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and/or throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support.

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

We’re looking for a Peer Support Senior Officer (Online Community) to join our team and help us provide high-quality support to men and their loved ones navigating prostate cancer.

The Peer Support team plays a vital role in connecting men and their loved ones to others with lived experience of prostate cancer. We do this through our One-to-One Peer Support service which matches anyone affected by prostate cancer to our trained volunteers with a similar experience and more recently our Online Community, a website-based discussion forum that provides a space for men and their loved ones to share their experiences and find support.

As a Peer Support Senior Officer (Online Community), you’ll focus on assisting the Peer Support Manager with the development and integration of our Online Community into our wider support services. Once up and running, you’ll take the lead on the day-to-day management and moderation of the community. You’ll work closely with users to understand what they need from the platform, and you’ll be key in shaping it into a safe, welcoming and supportive space where people affected by prostate cancer can connect.

You’ll also develop policies and guidelines to ensure safe and respectful interactions, recruit and support volunteer moderators, and work with other teams to share helpful news, resources and health information on the forum. You’ll use analytics and user feedback to improve the platform and support its growth, while staying informed about best practice and emerging trends in online communities.

While the strong focus of this role will be the Online Community, you’ll also help deliver our One-to-One Peer Support service, triaging enquiries, matching service users with trained peer volunteers who’ve experienced prostate cancer and help with volunteer onboarding and coordination. 

What we want from you

We’re looking for someone with experience managing an online community or similar digital support service. You’ll be comfortable providing information and support to people who may be facing difficult or emotional circumstances, and you’ll understand the importance of creating a safe and inclusive space for users to connect and share.

You’ll bring a good understanding of digital engagement, knowing how to encourage community growth and participation, and you’ll be comfortable using data and insights to guide improvements. You’ll also have experience collecting and monitoring service data to help shape decisions and measure impact.

Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential. You’ll know how to engage sensitively with people who have lived experience, making sure their voices are reflected in how services are developed and delivered. You’ll also be able to work collaboratively across teams, building relationships with internal colleagues and external partners, and supporting cross-functional projects.

You’ll need to be organised and able to manage a varied workload. A flexible, responsive approach is key, and experience supporting or supervising volunteers would be a plus.

While you don’t need to be a clinical expert, a basic understanding of cancer care in the UK, and an awareness of how inequalities can affect access to health and support services, will help you approach the role with the insight and sensitivity it requires.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.

Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help.

The closing date is Sunday 14th September 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 22nd September 2025.

Community Engagement Officer – NatureCityNorwich
Contract: 3-year Fixed Term
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £26,192 per annum (pro rata)
Location: NWT HQ in Norwich (with scope for hybrid working considered)

About the role

We are looking for two experienced Community Engagement Officers to support NatureCityNorwich – a three-year multi-partner project supported through Nature Towns and Cities, a programme funded by National Lottery players to help urban areas protect and enhance their natural heritage.

The project will co-create a community-led urban nature recovery action plan, placing nature and people at the heart of Norwich’s future. It will map and address the city’s ‘nature gaps’, improve access to green and blue spaces, and empower communities to shape a more resilient, biodiverse and inclusive city.

The role will see the successful applicants carrying out an extensive listening and engagement programme across Norwich to support an ambitious community-led nature recovery action plan for the city. You’ll work closely with partners including Norwich City Council, Norfolk County Council, South Norfolk and Broadland District Council and other key stakeholders to create a lasting legacy for nature in the city.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to use your community organising skills to support communities to take-action for nature’s recovery on the ground. We are looking for people who are passionate about wildlife and supporting people from all backgrounds to connect to nature.

This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on people’s lives and the environment, working in a supportive, forward-thinking charity committed to restoring nature. You’ll play a central role in a flagship project for Norwich, helping making it a City where people and nature thrive.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 21 September 2025.
Interviews are likely to take place in person in Norwich on Thursday 2 October 2025.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applicants individually so if you haven’t heard from us by Friday 26 September, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in the Trust, and good luck with your application.

Interested?

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

This post is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund through Nature Towns and Cities, a partnership between the Heritage Fund, Natural England and the National Trust.

No agencies please.

Job Title: Volunteer Community Services Manager (Milton Keynes)

Responsible to: Volunteer Manager

Location: Milton Keynes, occasional travel to Aylesbury

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (FTE) depending on experience

Hours: 21.8 hours to 36 hours per week (Flexible working)

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract (Possibility to extend to permanent)

BucksVision is the leading charity supporting people affected by sight and hearing loss in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes through a wide range of tailored services and support. We are proud of the wide range of services delivered by our small, dedicated team and fantastic volunteers.

If you thrive where you have clarity of purpose, produce your best work when working in a supportive, collaborative environment, and are motivated by seeing how your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives of people affected by sight loss, you could be just who we are looking for!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a MK Services Manager to join our team on a part-time or full-time basis.

Why is this role so critical to us?

The MK Services Manager will play a pivotal role in recruiting and managing volunteers in Milton Keynes for our MK Home Visiting services.  These include reading, shopping and befriending services to ensure that local people with sight loss are not socially isolated and alone.  The role will also involve supporting our existing social clubs, which provide a range of activities and services to people with vision impairment.

Have no doubts, this is a role with significant impact.

Your Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Expanding and developing the existing service: We already have a team of volunteers supporting clients in Milton Keynes, delivered from our office in Aylesbury, but believe there is the opportunity to grow and develop the service further.
• Recruitment and Management of Volunteers: Identifying and recruiting volunteers to provide emotional and practical support to people with sight loss in Milton Keynes.
• Administration Support: Providing administrative support to our social clubs, including organising activities and coordinating volunteer led activities.
• Relationship Building: Building strong relationships with partners to secure support, funding, and resources for our services.

You will spark our interest by being:

• A “People Person”: Having excellent interpersonal skills is crucial.  This is a role that relies on working closely with volunteers and local people with sight loss.
• Self-motivated: Supported by our team in Aylesbury, you will be comfortable working remotely and under your own steam.
• Community minded: You will be driven by a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of vision impaired individuals in our community.
• Connected to Milton Keynes: This role involves working with individuals  across the Milton Keynes area.  Ideally, you will live in Milton Keynes or nearby, with good local knowledge and connections across the community.

Required Experience

• Experience working or volunteering in the voluntary/community sector – ideally with an understanding of the current challenges in the sector.
• Experience in recruiting, coordinating, or supporting volunteers or growing a team, service or project through community engagement.
• Demonstrable success in building partnerships, networking or stakeholder engagement.
• Comfortable managing projects or local services with limited supervision, ideally in a community-based setting.
• Prior experience working with or supporting people with sensory loss would be beneficial, but not essential.

If our purpose excites you, and you feel you have the skills required to excel in this role, we would love to receive an application from you!

We understand that the requirements of job advertisements can, on occasions, appear a bit daunting. Please don’t be deterred from applying if you feel you don’t quite meet them all. Training and development will be provided to support your success.

Please apply with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you feel you are a good match for the role. Please note, applications received with no covering letter will not be considered.

The successful candidate must be freely eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to accommodate sponsorship.

BucksVision is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of any protected characteristics.  No agencies, please.

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week or part time 30 hours per week 

Salary: £30,371 - £39,716 (pro rata for part time working)

Contract: Permanent (hybrid working)

Area of work: Predominantly in the west of our area (may be required to assist across other parts of the South East).

Are you passionate about connecting people with nature and empowering communities to protect rivers? Do you have experience delivering engaging volunteering and citizen science programmes that inspire real environmental action? Join us and play a pivotal role in restoring rare chalk streams, and other river habitats.

About the Role

SERT’s ambition is to reach as many people as possible in the South East, to teach and show them the importance of rivers in the environment, and how everyone can play a part in restoring them. We also want to be more reflective of the diverse communities who live in the South East, and build partnerships within these communities to reach a broader audience.

This role will lead the development and delivery of volunteering and community outreach activities that connect people with their local rivers. Activities will include practical volunteering such as river clean-ups, planting days, and invasive species control, as well as citizen science, guided walks, and community workshops.

About you

For this role we are looking for someone who is:

• A self starter who is able to research, approach and secure funds for developing your programme of delivery.
• Enjoys and has a demonstrable experience writing, organising and managing a programme for volunteers and communities.
• Enjoys seeking out new opportunities and funding as well as keeping your existing volunteers engaged.
• A people person, who is able to plan, organise and multi task. You can think on your feet whilst being adaptable to varying situations, always remaining calm.
• Deeply passion and understanding of our natural environment and enjoy outdoor activities.

About us

Working at the South East Rivers Trust is rewarding, fulfilling and fast-paced. We are a fast growing Trust looking to expand what we are able to offer our communities, to understand their natural environment, including rare chalk streams, within the South East of England. We collaborate with energy and professionalism, guided by our values of delivering high-quality work, using expertise and science, building strong relationships, and bringing positivity and integrity to everything we do. If this sounds like the right environment for you - we’d love to hear from you.

Please visit our website for more information.

How to apply:

You will need to email the following documents in (details are on our website) :

• Your CV
• a completed SERT Application for Employment - please specify if you are interested in full-time or part-time working.
• Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)

The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 21st September 2025.  We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.

Interviews will be potentially w.c. 29th September 2025.

If you would like to discuss the position please visit our website for more information on how to do this.   

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.  We do not have a sponsorship licence for overseas applicants.

All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Regional Community Organiser

We are seeking a Regional Community Organiser to empower communities, grow grassroots leadership and help people take action for nature with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust.

Position: Regional Community Organiser
Location: Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull (home, office or community-based working)
Salary: £25,353 to £34,694 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 25th September 2025

About the Role

This role will strengthen Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s Team Wilder movement, focusing on rural communities, villages, and areas not yet covered by our place-based organisers. You will help spark new groups, mentor local leaders, and connect people to each other and to nature.

Key responsibilities include:

· Supporting communities and volunteers to deliver meaningful action for wildlife.

· Mentoring and training local leaders and organisers to grow confidence and capacity.

· Building and connecting regional networks to influence change.

· Supporting campaigns, public actions and placemaking projects designed by local people.

· Working with colleagues to embed inclusive and sustainable approaches across the movement.

About You

We are looking for someone with community organising or movement-building experience. You don’t need to be a wildlife expert – your passion for people, nature and enabling action is what matters. You will bring:

· Experience of engaging, mentoring or training volunteers and community leaders.

· Strong relationship-building and listening skills.

· Ability to work independently across different geographies.

· Flexibility, collaboration and a focus on long-term impact.

· A commitment to inclusion, equity and social justice.

About Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust is a grassroots charity and part of the UK-wide network of Wildlife Trusts. Locally, we manage more than 1,000 hectares of reserves, supported by 28,000 members and hundreds of volunteers. Together, we are creating space for nature and inspiring people to act for wildlife. Staff benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, up to 7% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, EV salary sacrifice scheme and death in service benefit.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Community Development Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Movement Builder, Community Engagement Officer, Participation Manager.

To apply: Please complete the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust application form by the closing date.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for fundraising, communications, and community impact? Vauxhall City Farm is looking for a visionary Head of Fundraising and Engagement to shape and drive the income and engagement strategies that will support our ambitious growth as we reach our 50th anniversary in 2026. As part of the Senior Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in developing our next five-year strategy, while leading fundraising, marketing, and events that bring our mission to life. This is a unique opportunity to lead in a purpose-driven organisation, championing innovation and impact in one of London’s leading city farms. 

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven senior leadership and stakeholder engagement experience

• A strong track record in growing income across fundraising streams

• Deep knowledge of charity fundraising, communications and marketing

• Experience managing teams, budgets, and complex projects

• Excellent strategic thinking and operational delivery skills

• Confidence working with Boards, funders and partners

• A collaborative, values-driven leadership style

• Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding and compliance

Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.

CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

Overall job purpose

The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on us supporting communities around our churches caring for, opening, using and raising money for them. The Lead Local Community Officer will play the prime role in ensuring that local people are engaged, recruited, trained and supported.

The Lead Local Community Officer will lead the regional team of Local Community Officers to support, recruit, liaise with and develop volunteer and community supporters to care, open, use and raise money for the CCT’s collection of historic churches.

They will head the Church Planning process for the region, ensuring every church maintains and develops their co-created Church Plan.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Friday 12th September 2025.

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Wednesday 24th September 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

 As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.

All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Parenthood can be hard. It can be lonely. And it doesn’t come with a manual. Many families we work with also struggle with hunger, grief and anxiety, and just don’t know where to turn for support. Our volunteers are a lifeline to hundreds of families each year, offering one-to-one home-visiting and a wide range of support for parents to ensure that their children have the best start in life. We are seeking a Volunteering and Engagement Coordinator to recruit and develop a diverse team of volunteers, to support our work with families in Barnet, Brent and Harrow.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, forward thinking change-maker to test new approaches to engaging with local communities and potential volunteers. You will understand the importance of brand and positive messaging, and will be able to use a variety of techniques including social media to promote volunteering opportunities to different communities of interest.

Additionally, the postholder will be an inclusive and engaging communicator, with the ability to build supportive relationships with a diverse group of volunteers. The postholder will ensure that volunteers receive training, development and supervision to support the families we work with, and that high standards of practice are maintained. You will promote initiatives to increase the retention of existing volunteers and ensure that they are recognised and rewarded for their work.

The work requires a combination of field-based community engagement and training in Barnet, Brent and Harrow and regular days in the office which is in Finchley, Barnet.