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The Senior Community Fundraising & Events Coordinator will play a key role in growing and diversifying Brain Research UK’s community fundraising income and supporter engagement.
Working closely with supporters, volunteers, community groups, and internal colleagues, the post-holder will help develop meaningful relationships, deliver engaging fundraising activities and events, and provide an excellent supporter experience.
The role will also support the planning and delivery of bespoke special events for the charity, working alongside the Events and Community Fundraising Manager on event logistics, supplier coordination, budgeting, and event delivery.
Apply by submitting your CV and covering letter.
Closing date: 19th June
Interviews from: 23rd June
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As an organisation, South East London Mind places high value on listening to and learning from the experiences of those we support. We are looking for an Involvement & Participation Coordinator who shares this commitment and can help create meaningful opportunities for involvement and participation across our services.
Working closely with service teams, you will ensure that the voices of people with lived experience of mental health or dementia are heard and embedded in our work. This includes supporting and engaging Lived Experience Consultants, volunteers, clients and carers.
You will play a key role in championing our values around equity, diversity and inclusion, helping to ensure participation is accessible, representative and impactful. You will line manage a team of Lived Experience Consultants, providing supervision, performance management and development opportunities. You will also support the delivery of service user forums across the organisation, and facilitate focus groups as required.
You will have experience of managing staff/volunteers, strong facilitation and communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 21st June (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Friday 3rd July
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) have contracted Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and LF Solutions to provide independent administration and support to FoCUS, their Forum of Carers and people who Use Services.
HOURS: 18 hours per week, worked flexibly, mostly Monday to Friday. To include at least one evening per month
TERM: Permanent
SALARY: £12,000 - 13,000 per annum (full time equivalent to £24,000 - 26,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications)
LOCATION: Home based or office based with regular travel within Surrey and NE Hants
REPORTING TO: Mental Health Lead
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Surrey Coalition Board of Directors
CLOSING DATE: 22nd June 2026 at 10:00am
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices, and opportunities.
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is an innovative organisation that is led by disabled people working together to achieve our vision.
Purpose of the Role
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) have contracted Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and LF Solutions to provide independent administration and support to FoCUS, their Forum of Carers and people who Use Services.
FoCUS enables people to have their say and influence the mental health services they receive within Surrey and Northeast Hampshire.
FoCUS was set up by SABP to:
· Place people at the heart of the delivery and design of mental health services
· Set standards for how they involve people
· Measure how well they involve people
· Measure how well they deliver services
This role is intended to facilitate and coordinate involvement in FoCUS by promoting the network and encouraging people who use the Trust’s services and carers to join and participate in user involvement activities, and raise themes heard from member experiences to the Trust for discussion.
Main Responsibilities
Promotion of FoCUS
· Encourage and enable people with experience of mental health services and carers to join FoCUS and to influence SABP’s services.
· Increase awareness of the benefits of user involvement and representation in building people’s confidence, sense of worth and self-esteem and in helping people to achieve greater social inclusion.
· Promote FoCUS to people who use SABP’s services and carers, across Surrey and Northeast Hampshire. Using a variety of communication and engagement methods including attending relevant outreach and community events with an exhibition stand or promotional materials.
· Increase the number of service users and carers joining as FoCUS members.
· Develop and maintain personal contacts within SABP’s services in Surrey and Northeast Hampshire to promote FoCUS to their clients, and encourage key staff to attend Community Group meetings.
· Liaise with other services including Community Mental Health Recovery Services, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and other public services and voluntary sector providers to promote FoCUS and encourage them to promote FoCUS membership to their clients.
Management of the Network
· Contact new FoCUS members to ensure their support and access needs are met and to encourage them to attend their local Community Group meetings.
· Work with LF Solutions to maintain and manage network enquiries, new members, meeting planning and delivery of the activities of the forum.
· Act as main contact for service users, carers and professionals for the FoCUS network. Manage inbox and all enquiries.
· Chair the meetings of the forum to ensure the smooth running of meetings and enable everyone to contribute in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
· Encourage members to attend FoCUS meetings and drop in’s to share recent service experiences.
· Produce a quarterly mental health Newsletter to promote outcomes achieved, manage the social media accounts for FoCUS.
Reporting
· Maintain accurate records. Keeping confidential member information up to date, undertaking data cleanses, recording meeting attendance and topics of discussion. Track activity and outcomes data for reporting purposes.
· Provide a quarterly report on activities and membership to SABP.
Development of volunteer FoCUS Representatives
· Encourage FoCUS members to put themselves forward to become a volunteer FoCUS Representative, explaining the nature and commitment of the role.
· Work with FoCUS Representatives on plans for engagement in their Areas and to agree their individual level of involvement in promoting FoCUS. Help them prepare their respective contributions to their Community Group meetings.
· Organise and attend a quarterly meeting of the FoCUS Representatives to prepare contributions to FoCUS Committee meetings, and provide support as required.
· Identify any training needs of FoCUS members and Representatives, to empower them to fulfil their potential and build personal skills and confidence to have their say.
General Duties
· Encourage existing and new FoCUS members to also join Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and the Independent Mental Health Network, offering opportunities for involvement in other issues affecting their lives.
· At all times, to work within Surrey Coalition’s policies. Including equal opportunities and health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.
· To work as a member of the team promoting FoCUS, including FoCUS Representatives and staff of Surrey Coalition and LF Solutions.
· Work flexibly to meet the responsibilities of the role and be responsive to any feedback.
· Carry out any other tasks within the scope of the role, as required by the Chief Executive and Mental Health Lead.
Person specification
It is essential that you have:
· Understanding of the value of user involvement and representation
· Understanding of mental health conditions and services
· Experience of working with groups and/or volunteers in community-based settings
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and with a variety of audiences
· Good interpersonal skills to work with others to achieve objectives
· Self-motivated and able to work independently
· Advanced organisation and coordination skills with the ability to prioritise and plan your own workload
· Have a methodical approach to information gathering, recording and reporting
· A high degree of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative
· Confident phone call manner
· The ability to work safely from home and willingness to do so, or the ability to work from our office in Burpham
· Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages with experience of using a range of databases, and video conferencing software
· The ability to travel around the county including occasional travel to the main office base in Burpham
It is desirable that you have:
· Personal experience of receiving mental health services or caring for someone who has
· Experience of chairing or facilitating meetings or groups
· Knowledge and/or experience of working with people who have used mental health services and/or carers
· Knowledge and experience of user and carer involvement in Surrey and North East Hampshire
· A good understanding of the Health, Social Care and Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS)
· A understanding of GDPR and adult safeguarding principles
· Live within Surrey or North East Hampshire
This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (we will organise and pay for this for you if you are successful).
As part of a remote working and flexible team we will support you to find the ways of working that suit you best.
What we offer you:
· Flexible working hours
· Induction training and support
· On-going training and development and the opportunity to complete accredited training
· 27 days annual leave per annum (excluding bank holidays), raising to 28 days after 2 years of service
· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
· Company Pension Plan
· Equipment (laptop and mobile phone)
· Pre-agreed expenses
· A great team and the opportunity to really make a difference!
To apply
Fill in the application form available on our website by 10am on 22nd June 2026. CVs won't be accepted.
If you think you might be interested in this role and would like to have an informal chat about it, please do get in touch! You can contact Immy Markwick by calling our office.
We are run and managed by Disabled people for Disabled people. Our aim is to campaign and promote the rights of Disabled people to live independently
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Arts & Engagement Coordinator to support with the delivery of our Hospital Arts Programme. We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to work as part of the Arts Team.
This role will play a key part in delivering and developing Southampton Hospitals Charity’s arts programme across hospital sites. Acting as an ambassador for the Charity, you will represent the organisation, coordinate the day-to-day operation of the programme's activities, handle administrative tasks, and ensure smooth communication with staff, artists, and partner organisations. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. in external arts projects, partnerships, and professional networks, while building and sustaining strong relationships with artists, cultural organisations, healthcare staff, patients, and visitors.
Main Responsibilities:
General:
- Maintain a regular on site presence across hospital locations to support programme delivery, coordination, and relationship building.
- Deliver one-to-one bedside art sessions for patients who are unable to attend group workshops.
- Proactively promote art programmes across hospital wards and units to increase awareness, engagement, and participation among patients, visitors, and staff.
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of all Charity led art workshops in collaboration with tutors and artists, including assisting with delivery and impact assessment.
- Assist with the day-to-day management of the art programme, ensuring schedules run smoothly and liaising in advance with Trust staff to prepare wards and patients for visits.
- Monitor, document, and report on the condition of artworks, murals, and installations across hospital sites, escalating issues where necessary.
- Support curatorial projects by coordinating the installation of new artworks, working with key stakeholders and hospital staff.
- Expand, maintain, and nurture a diverse and up-to-date network of artists to support programme delivery and future projects.
- Provide administrative support for Southampton Hospitals Charity’s art programmes, including scheduling, documentation, and correspondence.
- Collaborate closely with internal Charity and Trust teams, including Communications, Fundraising, Impact, and Engagement teams to ensure a collaborative approach.
- Contribute to evaluation and reporting of art programme outcomes, including qualitative feedback, case studies, and basic data collection to support impact reporting and funding requirements.
- Support with the governance, compliance and risk elements linked to the delivery of workshops or installation of artworks within and method statements for workshops, installations, and artist visits, in collaboration with Trust staff.
- Support volunteer coordination where relevant, including briefing, scheduling, and supervision during art activities or events.
- Contribute content to internal reports, newsletters, or relevant updates in collaboration with the Communications team.
Person Specification:
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience coordinating or supporting arts programmes, projects, or participatory activities in a healthcare, community, education, or public-facing setting.
- Previous participatory arts experience within the candidate’s chosen artistic field.
- Experience contributing to arts projects, events, exhibitions, or workshops (e.g. visual arts, music, performance, dance).
- Experience working specifically within a healthcare or hospital setting.
- Knowledge of art therapy approaches, creative health practices, or arts-for-wellbeing methodologies.
Skills and Abilities:
- Willingness and ability to work five days per week in a hospital environment, including regular visits to different wards and units, with occasional weekend or out-of-hours working as required.
- High level of digital literacy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Canva and confidence using web-based systems.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with patients, visitors, healthcare staff, artists, and volunteers.
- Strong interest in arts in health and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
Personal Attributes:
- Flexible, resilient, and adaptable approach to working in a complex and sensitive setting.
- Clear passion for the arts and a strong commitment to improving wellbeing through creative engagement.
- Commitment to inclusive working, valuing diversity, and collaborative practice.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and a commitment to working safely with vulnerable or at-risk groups.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Exercise and Socialise is a programme of weekly exercise sessions specially designed for different needs, abilities and interests, but all aimed at the frail and unconfident.
For the financial year 2026/27 we have funding to provide 30 classes across the 5 neighbourhoods in Lambeth, maximising coverage and giving space to local needs.
The primary focus is on improving physical health and confidence and getting people active again and increasing their resilience. But it also has secondary aims of decreasing isolation and improving people's mental health.
Specific Duties
1. To assess referrals that come in and assess their eligibility. Help them choose a suitable class based on their ability.
2. Responsible for sourcing accessible venues.
3. Setting up the groups and engaging paid instructors.
4. To provide regular monitoring and impact reports for our funders, using both qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate how the support has benefited participants.
5. To regularly monitor the KPIs and outcomes set by funders, ensuring the project remains on track to achieve targets and identifying any areas requiring additional support or improvement.
6. To deliver a diverse mix of exercise groups, including chair yoga, seated aerobics, Tai Chi, and seated jive. Offer low-impact sports like table tennis and weight training, and introduce targeted activities specifically designed to overcome the challenge of engaging older men.
7. To promote the groups at meetings and support our comms team to promote the service.
8. To create referral pathways for health professionals, Social Prescribers Link Workers, Neighbourhood Wellbeing Workers, etc.
General Duties
1. Work closely with the Head of Commercial Services and Volunteering.
2. Develop and maintain links with Public Health and the Community Rehab and Falls team.
3. To recruit tutors/instructors who have adequate qualifications and insurance.
4. To make sure relevant information/registers are collected and put on our Podio system.
5. To have relevant information about clubs, groups and MYSocial so that when the course ends, people have the confidence and fitness to join other exercise/activities.
6. Carry out a wellbeing assessment (via the Outcome Star) and monitor at the beginning and at the end of the course to monitor impact on mobility and wellbeing at the end of the course and record and report findings on Podio.
7. Manage budgets and resources.
List some of the key achievements/developments that you would expect a new jobholder to have
completed in the first six months in the role
● To have completed all key training courses relevant to the role and to working at Age UK Lambeth
● Analyse the current service versus the new funding requirements and make adjustments to the system and reporting
● Meet with all the trainers
● Connect with all venues and their contacts
● Set up the shelter scheme exercise classes
● Set up the Awards for All exercise classes
Please note the contract length and salary:
Fixed-term contract of:
● 31.5 hours until March 31st 2027.
● Due to funding, the hours will be reduced to 14 hours (2 days a week) from April 1st 2027 to March 31st 2028.
Salary of:
£27,595 per annum for 35 hours
● Pro-rata: 31.5 hours until 31/03/2027 at £24,835, reducing to 14 hours at £11,038 from 01/06/27 to 31/03/28.
Please upload a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience and skills make you suitable for this role. In your response, please include:
Your experience of coordinating activities, services, events, or groups.
How have you worked with older people or other vulnerable groups?
An example of how you have built partnerships or referral pathways with other organisations or professionals.
How you have monitored outcomes, managed performance targets, or demonstrated the impact of a service.
We understand that applicants may use tools such as AI to support writing and structure. However, we are most interested in your own voice, experience, and perspective. Your cover letter does not need to be perfectly written, we are looking
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re recruiting an Events Coordinator to help run our city-centre climate action hub, called Imagine Leeds. Imagine Leeds is an innovative venue where people come together to plan and take action on climate, nature and social justice. It is part of the Climate Action Leeds Network, which was established in 2020.
This post is part of a three-year funding package of £493,000 to support community climate action in Leeds. The funding comes from the National Lottery, Leeds Community Foundation, Bunzl, the University of Leeds and North Star Coffee Roasters. Climate Action Leeds is run by a partnership made up of Voluntary Action Leeds and Leeds Love It Share It CIC.
We are looking for a hard working person who is experienced in organising and delivering events, so we can run an engaging series of events on topics relating to sustainability and social justice.
The successful candidate will help coordinate the day to day activities at Imagine Leeds. The venue provides space for events, meetings, co-working, exhibitions and networking. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective running of this well-loved venue, ensuring that it can continue to serve Leeds’ vibrant community of changemakers and facilitate engagement with thousands of people across the city.
Key outcomes for this role are:
- Bringing together a range of people and organisations to contribute to our mission imagining (and then creating) a more sustainable Leeds, that is zero carbon, nature friendly and socially just.
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Organising a minimum of 1 event each month, attracting at least 20 attendees.
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Contributing to the smooth and professional running of Imagine Leeds to help build its reputation as a valuable institution for the city.
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Supporting the mission to find a permanent home for Imagine Leeds.
Duties and responsibilities
In the course of their duties, this post will require joint working with other members of the Imagine Leeds team. Duties may change as the post and programme progresses. Any changes will be discussed with the postholder.
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Events organising
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Organising regular events at Imagine Leeds to bring people together to discuss the future of the city.
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Facilitating events in a way that encourages everyone to feel safe, welcome, and able to take part effectively.
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Widening participation so that people from a variety of backgrounds are able to get involved in Imagine Leeds events.
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Communications and displays
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Promoting Imagine Leeds and its events through a variety of communications channels including websites, mailing lists, social media, posters and leaflets.
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Contributing to the design and production of displays that help people understand how the city works today, and imagine a more sustainable future.
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Venue support and evaluation
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Supporting people using Imagine Leeds for their meetings and events, including tech setup, accessibility and inclusion, and opening and closing the venue.
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Ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Imagine Leeds and its users’ activities in the venue.
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Facilities and operations
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Helping to take care of Imagine Leeds to ensure the venue has a professional look and feel, including tidying and cleaning, and offers a supportive environment for space users.
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Sharing responsibility for the security of Imagine Leeds, including its equipment, stock and facilities.
- Helping to improve the systems and processes used at Imagine Leeds, to ensure smooth operation and satisfaction of key stakeholders, regular users and visitors.
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General support and duties
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Attending team meetings, Imagine Leeds Steering Group meetings and programme-wide meetings and events.
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Providing information about Imagine Leeds for reports and funding bids.
- All team members are expected to:
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work within and promote the aims and objectives of Leeds Love It Share It CIC, Imagine Leeds and Climate Action Leeds, and present a positive image to the public and other partners.
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work within the Equal Opportunities framework and promote and support equality, diversity and inclusion within their work.
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work within our environmental and other policies at all times.
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take responsibility for their own safety, and ensure that colleagues and visitors are not exposed to danger.
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- Team members may be provided with training to support them in their work, to better deliver key tasks and to aid professional development.
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Some evening and weekend working may be required.
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Running the venue Imagine Leeds to bring people together to plan and take action on climate, nature and social justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Coordinator
We are looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Crewe.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: 000009 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based – Crewe, Cheshire. However, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Salary: Circa £17,000 per annum (FTE circa £28,300 per annum)
Contract: Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2027
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: Sunday 5 July 2026
Interview Date: 2 stage interview process – Thursday 9 July & Thursday 16 July 2026. Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Service Delivery Coach, you will have the ability to support stroke survivors to identify their goals. Using strong assessment skills and a person-centred approach enabling them to maximise their recovery and improve communication.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Supporting new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
· Provide personalised information, advice and support.
· Supporting stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
· Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.
About You
You will have experience in:
· Experience/background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities
· Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records.
· An affinity with the values of the Stroke Association.
· A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Applications
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.
You will be able to view the role profile when you apply.
Stroke Association
Finding strength through support
The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.
Stroke Association is driven by our ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means we’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by Our approach to solving inequity in stroke, we are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across our charity.
We are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Stroke Association and we are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how we work.
We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. Our charity has a variety of staff network groups and we're committed to continuously improving our diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Event & Engagement Coordinator
Remotely based in North West England with one day a week based in Manchester office. 9‑month fixed‑term contract / placement.
Job Purpose:
To plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of local events across North West England, ensuring each event is well-organised, inclusive, and engaging for local communities. The Local Event & Engagement Coordinator will collaborate closely with partners, local authorities, suppliers, volunteers, and members to deliver high-quality, unique and memorable experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
· Event Coordination
Plan and manage logistics for a variety of local member events, making sure all events are accessible and attractive to both existing and potential members.
· Liaise with relevant external and internal contacts such as venues, suppliers, CSSC’s ticketing platform, Head Office departments, and volunteers.
· Complete all relevant compliance work such as risk assessments and public liability checks.
· Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring value for money and accurate financial tracking.
· Oversee event setup and breakdown where applicable, managing on-site logistics and resolving any issues on the day.
· Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with events.
· Evaluate event success through feedback, data collection, and post-event reporting.
· Digital Engagement
Promote events via social media, email campaigns, posters, and local press in collaboration with marketing teams.
· Manage and grow the North West’s CSSC TikTok presence, including content planning, filming, editing, posting, and community engagement.
· Create engaging, on-brand short-form video content tailored to target audiences.
· Monitor performance metrics and use insights to optimise content strategy and increase reach and engagement.
· Stay up to date with emerging social media trends, tools, and platform updates.
Key Skills & Experience:
Essential:
· Proven experience in planning and delivering events.
· Strong organisational and time-management skills.
· Ability to manage budgets and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
· Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.
· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
· Ability to analyse member insights to inform event planning and attract potential new members.
· Ability to work collaboratively with regional teams to support membership growth and positive member experiences.
· Ability to build rapport with volunteers and identify the support needed for successful event delivery.
· Confidence in using IT systems and ticketing platforms to promote events across appropriate channels.
Desirable:
· Experience working with community groups, charities, membership organisations or not for profits.
· Knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
· Familiarity with marketing or PR for events.
· First Aid or event safety training.
· Previous experience with ticketing platforms or willingness to learn.
· Understanding of how comms and events align with one another.
· Data literacy or willingness to understand some basic data analytics
Who are we looking for?
· Energetic and positive, bringing enthusiasm to everything you do.
· Excited by change, seeing new opportunities and possibilities.
· Keen to succeed with a strong development mindset.
· Passionate about delivering great events and experiences.
· Open to feedback, always looking for ways to improve.
We are a not-for-profit, membership, organisation for over 124,000 colleagues from the civil service and public sector.
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We are seeking a proactive, organised and relationship-focused Community & Volunteer Events Coordinator to lead the coordination and delivery of community projects, family activities and volunteer engagement opportunities across Camden and Islington.
This is a hands-on operational role focused on strengthening community connections, increasing family engagement and supporting inclusive, welcoming activities for families accessing our services.
The postholder will coordinate a varied programme of projects, groups and events while building positive relationships with community partners, venues and local stakeholders. They will play an important role in identifying opportunities for collaboration, reducing barriers to participation and supporting innovative approaches to community engagement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Accountable to: Service Manager
Responsible for: None
Location: Baca office, Loughborough, England with occasional travel to Cambridge and locations where Baca’s services are delivered.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (evening and weekend as required and be part of the on-call team to deliver out of hours emergency support as part of a rota.)
Salary: £30,000 a year
Help Change Young Lives
At Baca, we support young people who have fled war, persecution, and trafficking, providing safe housing, education, and therapeutic care to help them rebuild their lives.
We are seeking a passionate and committed Youth Engagement & Opportunities Coordinator to deliver engaging programmes and meaningful opportunities for young people seeking refuge.
In this rewarding role, you will help young people build confidence, independence, and pathways into education, employment, and community life. You’ll also work closely with partners, alumni, and colleagues to ensure young people’s voices shape the services they receive.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate opportunities that support young people’s independence, wellbeing, and life skills
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Enable access to education, employment, volunteering, and community activities
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Build partnerships with employers, charities, and local organisations
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Support youth voice, participation, and co-production across services
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Develop and engage an active alumni network
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Deliver safe, inclusive programmes and activities
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Monitor outcomes and continuously improve services
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Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards
About You
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Experience in youth work, community development, or a related field
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Ability to coordinate multiple programmes and partnerships effectively
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A compassionate and professional approach when working with vulnerable young people
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A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing
Desirable:
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Experience working with asylum seekers or vulnerable groups
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Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches (e.g. PACE, Trauma Recovery)
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Additional language skills
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Experience in partnership development or programme delivery
Additional Information
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Occasional evening and weekend work required
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Participation in an on-call rota
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Travel between service locations
What We Offer
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The chance to make a meaningful difference
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A supportive, values-driven team
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33 days’ holiday (pro rata), pension, wellbeing support, and more
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If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK for this role. You must also be able to legally drive in the UK for this role.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate including a check of the children’s barred list.
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support



Students’ Unions are amazing membership organisations with unique structures and ever-changing leadership. The Student Communities Coordinator is a central part of the Student Activities and Communities department, working collectively to deliver UoGSU's work in engaging out student groups, societies and delivering events.
The successful applicant will be passionate about supporting our members to create a sense of community. You will be enabled to lead on projects alongside playing an important role within a growing department of the SU engaging with our student community, societies and organising events within the University of Gloucestershire.
To apply and see our full job pack, please visit our website.
For an informal conversation, please visit our website.
Important Dates
Closing Date: Thursday 18th June
Interview Dates: Week commencing 29th June
Start Date: ASAP
Job Details
- Job Title: Student Events & Communities Coordinator
- Location: Across all of the main UoGSU sites, with a flexible working policy.
- Department: Student Communities
- Reports to: Student Activities & Communities Manager
- Salary: £24,600
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Hours: Full time, normally 9am-5pm. Some flexible hours required to meet demands of the Students’ Union.
- Working Days: Monday- Friday
- Benefits: 25 days holiday pro rata, contributory pension scheme available, excellent flexible working policy including some home working when appropriate.
Main purpose of the job
This role is a central part of the Student Activities and Communities Department, working collectively with colleagues to deliver UoGSU’s work in engaging our student groups, societies and delivering events. We expect this role to deliver an inclusive and engaging environment for all and support students to actively participate in student-led groups. The post holder will co-create events and activities which maximise student engagement and build sense of community at University.
Main duties and responsibilities
High quality student-led events
• Coordinate and working with others promote our student-led societies offer and other student groups within UOGSU.
• Develop, enhance and deliver an active calendar of student-led events.
• Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders with event planning, design and delivery of student-led events.
• Provide operational support at student-led events and activities.
• Assist in the planning of large-scale events such as Welcome, SU crew volunteering programme, our Varsity series and Student Awards.
• Support the UOGSU events programme. Be a point of contact for students, University staff, UOGSU staff who wish to utilise on-campus spaces for events, and to assist them in the planning and delivery of a successful event.
• Assist in risk mitigation for events, ensure up to date risk assessments are in place and health and safety guidelines are being followed.
• Act as a premise license holder if required (training provided if necessary).
• To have operational responsibility for SU social spaces including ensuring equipment is functional, that space usage is recorded and that the environments evolve with changing student demands.
Support for student groups
• Develop effective partnerships to facilitate involvement and engagement with our student groups and support them to develop their capacity to achieve their potential.
• Ensure our student groups are accessible and inclusive to all members.
• Ensure our database of student leaders and members of our societies are up to date.
• Effectively engage students and provide ongoing support and assistance where necessary.
• Organise regular meetings with our elected student leaders and committee members.
• Contribute and support the development of a training programme for student groups.
• Provide financial guidance to student groups and support where needed.
• Coordinate our student staff team to enable them to provide the most effective and efficient service to our members.
• Assist with coordinating and dealing with member discipline and complaints contributing to effective process development.
• Assist in risk mitigation for student groups, ensure up to date risk assessments are in place and health and safety guidelines are being followed.
• Support the priorities of the elected officers.
UoGSU exists to support its members to overcome the myriad challenges they face, so that they can love their time at the University of Gloucestershire
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Job Title: Events & Facilities Coordinator, St Swithuns
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 21.6 hours (0.6 FTE) hours net per week, to be worked over 3 to 4 days, including some weekend and evening work
Salary: £15,180 (£25,300 FTE) per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location:St Swithun’s Church, Worcester
About St Swithun’s, Worcester
St Swithun’s has undergone a multi-million-pound conservation and repair, followed by the very successful delivery of funded events and activities over the past few years. Following the conclusion of this funded period, we’re focused on keeping the doors of this fantastic and versatile space open for the community and external organisers.
Overall job purpose
The Site Coordinator will be solely responsible for delivering events at this stunning Grade I listed church. From the initial enquiry through to final delivery, they will oversee the planning and coordination of third-party hires, ensuring every detail is handled with care and precision while providing seamless and functional hires of this wonderful historical building. Working alone, the Site Coordinator will ensure there is continued access to the building for community groups and hirers, whilst overseeing all aspects of the day to day administration of the venue; This includes site operations, record keeping, event management, hire marketing and site presentation.
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 22nd June 2026. The familiarisation dates will be Friday 3rd and Monday 6th July 2026.
The interviews will take place in Worcester on Tuesday 7th July 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
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.
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, credit check, 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Immediate Support Coordinator - West Wales
Reports to: Immediate Support and Debrief Manager
Salary:
- Salary of £27,427 per annum, pro-rata for part time hours
- Actual salary for 30 hours is £21,941
Location: Remote work with travel in the region
Hours: Part-Time, 30 hours per week, over 4 days, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Flexible on whether remaining day is a Tuesday or Thursday.
Post No: 2WISCPT1
Objective:
2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.
Aims:
- Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
- Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
- Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide a professional counselling service and complementary therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families
Our values and commitment:
Our work is rooted in values. They are the foundation of who we are as a team, how we operate as a service, and how we support those who place their trust in us during incredibly difficult times. Our values are not aspirational, they are lived, embedded, and non‑negotiable.
We are guided by Compassion in everything we do, ensuring that people feel heard, respected and cared for with empathy and kindness. We are Bold in our thinking and our actions, speaking up when it matters and striving to make meaningful change rather than settling for what is easy. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of Excellence, always seeking to learn, improve and deliver the very best support possible. And we believe deeply in Community, working together, supporting one another, and recognising that we are stronger when we act with unity, trust and shared purpose.
Because our values are so central to our culture and our service, we are clear and upfront: we will only recruit people who genuinely reflect and believe in them. Skills and experience are important, but values are essential. We are looking for people whose behaviours consistently demonstrate compassion, boldness, excellence and community, both within the team and in how they engage with those we serve.
If our values resonate with you, and you are committed to bringing them to life every day, then we would welcome your application and the opportunity to get to know you.
2wish Cymru & 2wish:
2wish has been established since 2012 and has grown from strength to strength. During tis time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death. We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under in Wales and the bordering counties in England, including; Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Avon and Somerset, with the plan to continue to roll out support to the whole of England. We work in partnership with professionals who refer int the charity on behalf of families, so they don’t have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.
Context of role:
2wish support anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are an All-Wales and part England charity providing immediate casework support, as well as ongoing aftercare services including counselling, alternative therapies, play therapy, support groups, support events and a respite cottage.
The post holder will provide immediate and ongoing emotional and practical support to families affected by the sudden and unexpected death of their child or young adult.
Main duties:
Service:
- To initiate immediate support for a caseload of families whose children and young people aged 0-25 have died suddenly and unexpectedly across the region
- To contact all families within 24-48 hours of the referrals by telephone
- Complete an initial assessment of families' needs to identify and plan the support as required in line with safeguarding and risk reduction
- Offer emotional support and advice to a case load of families through home visits and ongoing weekly telephone calls
- To liaise with the Counselling Support and Outreach Coordinator, who is responsible for organising formal support such as counselling, complementary therapy or play therapy, subject to consent from the bereaved individual
- To work with hospital staff, GP’s, police officers, coroner offices, mental health teams and other healthcare professionals to raise awareness of and promote referrals into the charity
- To liaise with other professionals working alongside the family to provide a holistic and multi-agency approach to support
- Attend relevant forums within the area
- To deliver awareness training in hospitals and other healthcare settings, schools and workplaces on the use of the bereavement boxes, referring into the charity and bereavement awareness
- To monitor the use of the memory boxes and ensure families have been offered a memory box
- To work with hospital trusts to establish and maintain the upkeep of suitable bereavement suites for bereaved individuals to use as required
- Facilitate debriefs within professional settings following a traumatic or sudden death of a child or young person
- To submit monthly/quarterly/annual reports to Bereavement Services Manager as required
- To signpost and/or refer to other agencies as required that can provide support as needed
- Cover members of the support team for annual leave and/or sickness
General:
- To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
- To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
- To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
- To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working practices as appropriate
- To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary
- Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role
- Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
What we do for you:
Contract type: Permanent
Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.
Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).
Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.
Additional benefits for our employees:
- An 'Employee Assistance Programme, ' including wellbeing support
- Free parking on 2wish premises
- Free branded 2wish clothing
- An extra annual leave day on your birthday
- Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
- Paid sick leave
- Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
- Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events for staff and family
- Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
- Company mobile phone for performance of duties
- Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
- Reimbursement of work expenses
- Bright Exchange employee discounts
- Auto-enrolment into company contributory pension scheme after 3 months service
How to apply:
Please return a CV and covering letter, or a CV and two-minute video, by email.
Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Only those applicants that have been shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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London National Park City is looking for a friendly and energetic community organiser to join our small staff team as a Ranger Coordinator. This is a two year contract role for at least four days per week, to support the delivery of our Ranger programme and activities across London.
You will work closely with the Community Director to support the development and confidence of individual Rangers, help deliver our ranger training programme, and support the recruitment and induction of new volunteers into our community, and embody the culture and community that makes our rangers feel supported, connected, and valued.
You will work with the team to support administration of the Ranger Programme and help in the delivery of our small grants programme.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in community organising, who has good attention to detail, community-minded, with experience of facilitating training or events and a genuine passion for community building and nature.
London National Park City is the long term grassroots movement for everyone making London greener, healthier and wilder. London became the world's first National Park City in 2019 with the aim of making our city a place where people and nature are better connected.
Across the capital, we support a flourishing community of almost 200 volunteer Rangers in every London Borough, supporting projects, groups and communities in making our city greener, healthier and wilder. This is an exciting and varied role sitting at the heart of London National Park City's Ranger Programme.
No recruiters please – direct applications only.
Key Responsibilities
Community Organising & Ranger Community
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Act as a key point of contact and support for Rangers across London, helping them feel connected to the wider community and to London National Park City while getting to know them and their needs individually.
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Lead on the assembly of our River Rangers cohort, bringing together new and existing Rangers whose projects are connected to our rivers and waterways, and creating engaging learning experiences for them.
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Facilitate local meetups amongst Rangers, making connections and introductions around shared interests and projects.
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Facilitate regular Ranger group gatherings, online connections, and peer-learning opportunities that strengthen relationships across the network.
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Support Rangers to lead local activities, events, and projects, providing guidance and connecting them to relevant resources.
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Champion ranger wellbeing and recognise contributions in meaningful, creative ways.
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Identify and support emerging Ranger leaders who can take on more active roles within the network, and help lead Ranger working groups to extend programming and access to resources.
Ranger Training and Peer Learning
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Work as part of a team to support the ongoing design, development, and continuous improvement of Ranger training and peer learning, to ensure that it is engaging and accessible. Facilitate training and identify the necessary resources to support Rangers in learning green skills alongside exploring climate justice and community organising. Co-ordinate the logistics of training sessions, including scheduling, venue booking, communications with participants, and preparation of materials.
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Support the gathering and analysis of feedback from programmes to inform ongoing programme development.
Ranger Recruitment
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Directly support the identification and recruitment of new Rangers, including developing outreach strategies to attract volunteers from all of London's diverse communities.
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Working with the communications team, contribute to recruitment materials on our website and digital channels.
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Help manage the application and onboarding process for new Ranger recruits, providing a welcoming and smooth experience from enquiry through to induction.
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Actively build relationships with underrepresented communities, community organisations, and local networks who may be interested in joining the Ranger community.
Programme and Administration
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Maintain up to date records and administration on Rangers and their activities, including maintaining databases, tracking participation, and preparing reports.
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Contribute to the delivery of the Small Grants programme, including supporting Rangers to apply for grants, and design their projects.
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Assist with monitoring and evaluation, helping to capture stories, data, and outcomes that demonstrate the impact of the Ranger and Small Grants programmes.
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Handle general correspondence and enquiries relating to both programmes professionally and promptly.
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience in community organising or volunteer coordination in a professional or voluntary capacity.
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Experience of building programmes and facilitating training
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Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build warm, trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
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Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and an understanding of barriers that can prevent people from engaging with nature and volunteering.
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Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a small team.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and comfortable working with databases or CRM systems.
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A genuine enthusiasm for nature, green spaces, and enabling the participation of London's diverse communities.
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Ability to work outside of office hours to meet the demands of the role, (this may include 1 or 2 weekend days a month, and up to one evening a week).
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Demonstrable experience of planning and organising your own work schedule and using initiative to deliver results.
Desirable
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In regards to the River Rangers cohort knowledge of rivers and waterways in London.
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Knowledge and understanding of the principles of and reasons for climate justice.
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Experience of preparing regular progress reports for management and funders or partners.
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Experience working with partner organisations and/or funder
Not sure you tick all the boxes? Please apply anyway as we want to hear from a wide range of potential candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented, disadvantaged, and marginalised communities. We believe diverse perspectives and lived experiences strengthen our ability to serve London's communities effectively.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace to ensure everyone can participate fully and carry out their duties. If you have any access requirements or additional needs, please let us know at any stage so we can work with you to provide appropriate support.
Salary and benefits
You will be joining and fully participating in a unique and inspirational community of changemakers and storytellers, active across London and increasingly around the world.
This is a contract role ideally full-time or for at least four days per week, initially until June 2028. Salary is dependent on experience and in the range of £32,000 to £36,000 full time. We are open to applications for flexible working arrangements which many of our staff take up.
You will have 25 holiday days allowance per year, pro rated for part-time working.
Following successful completion of a 3-month probationary period, we will enrol you in our Nest pension scheme, and will make additional payments of 4% as long as you contribute 4% of your salary each month.
This role involves a mix of remote and in person working with regular travel across London. You must be based in London and be prepared for regular travel.
You must have the right to work in the UK already in place. Unfortunately we cannot sponsor or support any visa applications.
How To Apply
We will aim to carry out interviews during the week commencing 22nd June.
To apply please send us a copy of your CV, along with a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining your suitability for this role along with answers to the following three questions:
Question 1: Tell us about a time when you have built and facilitated a training or engagement programme?
Question 2: How would you go about building your relationship with a community of volunteer Rangers?
Question 3: How would you make your own neighbourhood greener, healthier and wilder?
Selection process
Initial shortlisting will be carried out by our staff panel, who will score candidates’ CVs and responses to the application questions.
Interviews will be conducted by a panel of London National Park City staff, initially via video conference, and in-person for final interviews. Unfortunately we will be unable to provide feedback to applicants not initially shortlisted.
The long term grassroots movement for everybody making their cities, greener, healthier and wilder.



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Coordinator, Communities, Practice & Participation
Salary: £26,520, per annum, pro rata (£21,216 per annum actual for 4 days per week)
Contract: 2 years fixed-term
Hours: Part-time, 4 days per week (0.8 FTE) Wednesdays and Thursdays plus flexible working hours available.
Location: Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP
About Us
Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces with an international reputation for innovation and ambition. The gallery presents a programme of changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary art each year, coupled with an extensive programme of education, events and performance projects involving several thousand people of all ages and backgrounds.
About You and The Role
The Communities, Practice & Participation Coordinator supports the administration, delivery, and evaluation of Modern Art Oxford’s community-facing participation and exhibition programme, involving a wide range of groups.
Working as part of the Communities, Practice & Participation team at the gallery, you will be a key support in the coordination of our participatory programme and live events, the installation of displays in Modern Art Oxford’s Ground Floor gallery and Studio, and assisting the delivery of workshops, as required. The Coordinator is also responsible for the administration and archiving of Modern Art Oxford’s community-facing participation programme.
This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented approach, to ensure appropriate and ongoing communication across departments to realise projects successfully, within budget, and to the highest standard. You will be trusted to use your initiative in problem-solving and encouraged to contribute ideas. This job is an integral role in the team, aimed at an early-career arts professional.
The Coordinator, Communities, Practice & Participation is line-managed by the Curator, Communities, Practice & Participation and supports the Head of Communities, Practice & Participation and other CPP colleagues.
Primary Objectives
- To support the Curator of Communities, Practice & Participation in the planning and delivery of temporary exhibitions sharing our participatory projects across our Ground Floor, including our Ground Floor Gallery and Studio.
- To support the CPP team in collating, administrating and disseminating all information required for the timely and accurate delivery of all aspects of the CPP programme with early years, young people, and adult communities.
- To assist in the delivery and administration of the workshop programme as requested by the Curator of Communities, Practice & Participation.
Key Accountabilities
Ground Floor Gallery
- To support the planning and delivery of the Communities, Practice, and Participation exhibitions Programme
The Studio and Participatory Programme
- To support with the administration and coordination of the Studio and related participatory programme
Finance
- To support the CPP team with accurate and up-to-date financial administration
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for contemporary art and a willingness to gain a broad range of curatorial skills and experiences. They will have strong administration skills, with demonstrable experience, a proactive mindset and the ability to be flexible. They will have a keen attention to detail and an ability to prioritise and deliver multiple strands of work to deadlines. Good planning and communication skills are essential in this busy, demanding and exciting environment. They will be comfortable working as part of a team, and sharing responsibilities and tasks where necessary.
Benefits
An auto-enrolment pension scheme is in place with Legal & General. Under pension auto enrolment legislation, the employee will pay 5% (before tax relief) and the employer will pay 3% of qualifying earnings to the Legal and General plan. A salary sacrifice scheme is available after 3 months employment.
Employees are entitled to a staff discount in the Modern Art Oxford Shop and Café.
There is an Employee Assistance Programme through Gemelli, and a series of discounts and salary sacrifice schemes through BHN Extras.
Applications must be received by 9.00am Monday 29 June 2026
Initial interviews planned for 14, 15, and 16 July 2026
Ideal start date in the w/c 17 August 2026
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.
Modern Art Oxford is committed to creating equality of opportunity for all and we value diversity in our team. As part of our Anti-racism Action Plan, we welcome applications from people from the Global Majority who are under-represented in the workforce in our sector.
No agencies please.
