Community jobs

Veterans Community Occupational Therapist (Maternity Cover)

Location: Remote working covering Northern Ireland
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: 12-months FTC  

About Us

At Help for Heroes, we help the Armed Forces community live well after service.

Life can be tough when a military career comes to an end, especially if it has been cut short by illness or injury. Overnight, people lose not only their job, but also a support network that is like family. There are many ways we help veterans, their relatives, serving personnel, and people who worked alongside the UK military. We help people with their physical and mental health needs, and a range of welfare issues. Our support gives people the skills, confidence and knowledge to make a success of life after service.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterans Community Occupational Therapist to join the Services team at Help for Heroes and play a key role in supporting veterans and their families to access the right clinical and functional support, helping them live well after service.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

Are you a committed, Registered Occupational Therapist, with more than two years’ experience, looking to expand your skills and have the opportunity to work with the Armed Forces Community? If you have an understanding of and empathy with the requirements of veterans and their families, you could contribute your skills and experience to improve the quality of life for our beneficiaries.

About the Role

As a Veterans Community Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Provide community-based occupational therapy input to veterans, supporting their physical health, independence and day-to-day functioning.
• Work with veterans and, where appropriate, their families and support networks to assess needs and identify practical, person-centred solutions.
• Support veterans to navigate healthcare and support pathways, promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Community Nurses and other professionals.
• Contribute to education, outreach and engagement activity to support the Armed Forces Community.

Please see the job description below for more details about the role.

About the Team

You will be joining the clinical team at Help for Heroes, providing community-based support to the Armed Forces Community across Northern Ireland. The team works collaboratively as a multidisciplinary group of Occupational Therapists and Community Nurses, finding resourceful ways to deliver care that is right, fair and tailored to each individual.

Our aim is to champion the Armed Forces Community as they transition to civilian life, working together as one team to support long-term health, independence and wellbeing.

In return we can offer you: 

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion. 

• 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service -plus your birthday off to celebrate! 

• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year. 

• Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade. 

• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.

• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member. 

• Discounts on our branded clothing, including a free Help for Heroes hoody when you complete your induction. 

Closing date: 1st Feb 2026

Interview Process: There will be a 2 part interview process. Stage 1 will be online via Microsoft Teams. Stage 2 will be in person in Belfast.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.

Fundraising & Community Engagement Officer

Start Date: March 2026

Salary: £32,026.23 - £33,820.47 FTE (pro rata for part time) per annum (3-5 days)

Contract: 52 weeks - Full or Part time (3-5 days)

Closing Date: Friday 23rd January, 2026 at 12:00pm

Fundraising & Community Engagement Officer vacancy.

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Fundraising & Community Engagement Officer to join our Communications, Marketing & Engagement team. You will lead a range of fundraising and community engagement activities – from writing high-quality grant applications to developing local partnerships, sponsorships and community-based opportunities.

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, proven experience in fundraising and the confidence to build strong relationships with supporters, partners and community organisations. You’ll bring a genuine passion for generating income, connecting people and building inclusive communities.

You’ll be proactive in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, engaging directly with potential partners and promoting our work to grow Homefield’s supporter base. You’ll also coordinate fundraising events, develop compelling stories that showcase our impact and contribute to strategic projects that enhance our reputation and long–term sustainability.

This varied role combines relationship-building, income generation, community engagement and creative problem-solving – ideal for someone who enjoys connecting people, spotting opportunities and making a tangible difference.

We value lived experience of autism and encourage you to mention this in your application if you feel comfortable.

Do you have a keen interest in supporting community health and wellbeing needs?

Would you be willing to develop a good layperson’s knowledge of health and wellbeing issues through reading and training?

We're seeking a Health & Wellbeing Officer to support the delivery of our health and wellbeing community-based projects, including Healthy Hubs in East Herts and Broxbourne, and other initiatives across the operating area.

The post holder will also play a key role supporting the development of new programmes and working alongside a team of staff and volunteers to deliver these services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering a number of community-based health improvement projects. The role holder will receive training to become a Certified Stop Smoking Practitioner, will undertake delivery of Wellbeing Checks and will also ensure access to Dual Testing Kits and Condom Wallets as part of a programme to improve sexual health across the operating areas in East Herts and Broxbourne.

The role also includes regular liaison with food support agencies and organisations supporting communities with information and advice about financial resilience and debt advice, improving mental wellbeing, becoming more active, losing weight, healthy eating and reducing drug and alcohol use.

Community Alliance (CABEH) is a growing organisation with an ambition to support the voluntary sector achieve meaningful change across Broxbourne and East Herts.

Essential skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Experience of working or volunteering in a community setting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Previous experience or a keen interest in supporting community health and wellbeing needs.
• Knowledge of issues affecting local communities and the VCFSE sector and other partners working to support community health and wellbeing.
• Experience of developing and maintaining positive partnership working with other groups and agencies, both community sector and public sector.
• Experience of working with individuals on a one-to-one basis, providing information, advice, counselling or support with decision-making.
• Having empathy, the ability to listen to people and to understand their perspective.
• Willingness to develop a good layperson’s knowledge of health and wellbeing issues through reading and training. This will initially include training to become a Certified Stop Smoking Practitioner, Making Every Contact Count (MECC+) training, Dual Test and Condom Distribution training, Wellbeing Check training and other training as relevant to health and wellbeing projects as they are developed.
• Enhanced DBS clearance through the DBS Update Service – or willingness to undergo DBS application to achieve enhanced clearance.
• Up-to-date IT skills and a high standard of written English and maths.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to be flexible, plan, prioritise and manage workload and deadlines.
• Ability to help individuals prioritise and action plan to successfully achieve their objectives.
• Ability to speak at meetings, make presentations, write reports and take minutes at both internal and external meetings.
• Good understanding and experience of Health and Safety, GDPR and Safeguarding policies.
• Understanding of diversity issues and commitment to equal opportunities.
• Access to own transport and a clean driving licence.
• Flexible attitude to working hours.
• Friendly and approachable personality with a sense of humour desirable.

For more information, please visit our website.

Applicants can apply by submitting a complete Application Form, which must cover details of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please submit a completed Application Form by Thursday, 5th February 2026 at 12pm.

This post will be employed by Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts.

Role details: Located in our office in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, three days per week.

Salary: £28,000 FTE

Hours per week: 18 hours (3 days), 9.30am - 4.30pm (with a one hour unpaid lunch break). Office days: To be agreed. 

Terms: Permanent

We’re seeking a dedicated Community & Events Co-ordinator to support delivery of inspiring events; support the growth of our community using digital tools; and to help grow and nurture our vibrant network of volunteers.

Key responsibilities:

· Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement:

o Use digital tactics and initiatives to drive volunteer recruitment, manage our volunteer recruitment onboarding process and inspire a new community of volunteers to join CPRE Hertfordshire.  

o Attend volunteering fairs in Hertfordshire to recruit new volunteers.

· Event Co-ordination:

o Organise and manage community events from conception to execution including our annual Countryside Day.

o Utilise strong project management skills, including digital project management tools, working closely with the Chief Executive where appropriate, to oversee logistics, budgets, and outcomes.

o Attend and support community events on behalf of CPRE Hertfordshire including using our contactless machine for merchandise sales.

o Grow the number of community talks CPRE Hertfordshire delivers across Hertfordshire to increase awareness of our charity and its mission.

· Digital Membership Communications:

o Use our digital CRM, MS Dynamics, to set up automated membership renewals campaigns to retain our members.

o Support the Chief Executive with digital membership updates and communications as and when needed.

o Support Chief Executive with supporter to membership digital conversion campaigns.

· Online merchandise sales:

o Take responsibility for our e-commerce including copywriting for digital communications and finding new digital channels to sell our merchandise through.

· Performance Monitoring:

o Track and report on community engagement initiatives, including events, using digital data, online analytics and feedback to refine strategies and ensure ongoing success.

· Administrative Support:

o Maintain up-to-date digital volunteer records in our CRM and ensure compliance with GDPR.

o Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Executive as and when required.

o Manage various tasks related to the upkeep of the office.

Role requirements:

· Strong digital skills including proven success using a digital CRM, email software, and a working knowledge of various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

· Strong project management and organisational skills including using digital tools to juggle multiple projects, track progress and meet deadlines.

· A natural people person with proven experience in coordinating community-based activities including digital and in-person events.

· Willingness to travel regularly across Hertfordshire to attend events which may sometimes be at weekends.

· Experience as a volunteer; or working with, recruiting or coordinating volunteers.

· Proven ability to build partnerships and networks within local communities.

· Passion for environmental causes, particularly in protecting the countryside.

· A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

· A full UK driving license.

Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close at midnight on Saturday 7th February. First stage interviews will be held online on Thursday 12th February. 

What We Offer:

CPRE Hertfordshire campaigns to protect, promote and enhance the beautiful countryside across the county for the benefit of everyone.

CPRE Hertfordshire was founded in 1928 and is well respected particularly for our expertise in working within the planning system to help protect Hertfordshire’s countryside from inappropriate development.In recent years our countryside including protected areas such as the Green Belt and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty have been under unprecedented pressure as successive governments prioritise housebuilding.At the same time the climate emergency has made clear the need for greener approaches for transportation, energy generation and water use.And there is widespread recognition of the health and wellbeing benefits of the countryside and of local green spaces.These factors all play into our desire to connect people with the countryside, and thus drive much of our charity’s work.

Our vision - A beautiful and thriving countryside that enriches all our lives.

Our mission - To protect, promote and enhance the Hertfordshire countryside for everyone to value and enjoy.

Our charity works to

• Support communities to have their say on developments and changes in Hertfordshire.
• Protect Hertfordshire’s Green Belt and the wider countryside from inappropriate development.
• Promote the benefits of the countryside and our natural environment to everyone, wherever they live.
• Work with local government, community groups and other organisations to promote planning policies that make the best use of land.
• Advocate for Hertfordshire’s designated areas including the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve and the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Areas of Conservation.
• Raise awareness of the Hertfordshire countryside as a vital space for health and wellbeing.
• Encourage care of our chalk streams, woodlands, fields and hedgerows to help protect landscapes and wildlife.
• Call for homes that local people can afford to be built in the right places across the county.
• Recognise local groups and individuals that work to improve their environment and their communities.
• Advocate for action to mitigate the climate emergency so as to protect the Hertfordshire countryside and the wider environment both now and in the future.

ACCM (UK) is a Bedford-based charity working to improve the health, wellbeing and equality of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, disadvantaged and marginalised communities. We focus in particular on women, families and young people who experience social exclusion, health inequalities, or are affected by harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage (FM) and honour-based violence (HBV).

We provide:

• Health & wellbeing support — group activities, wellbeing sessions, one-to-one support, signposting
• Education & skills programmes — ESOL, digital skills, confidence building, employability
• Advocacy & safeguarding — support for victims/survivors of harmful practices and abuse
• Community engagement — outreach, awareness-raising, partnership development
• A community hub at the Cauldwell Community Centre — a welcoming, accessible space for activities, events and services Our vision is a society where harmful practices and abuse are not tolerated and where everyone - regardless of background - has equal opportunity to live in safety, dignity and good health.

Our values are:

• Inclusion and Respect
• Empowerment 
• Community Cohesion 
• Innovation and Partnership
• Accountability.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected organisation at a defining moment. The successful candidate will:

• Build on deep community trust and long-standing relationships 
• Shape the future of Cauldwell Community Centre 
• Strengthen services that support women, families and young people
• Lead the organisation into a sustainable, confident future 
• Put their own stamp on ACCM(UK)’s next phase of growth.

You will be joining a supportive Board and staff team committed to making this transition a success.

The closing date for applications for this position is Friday 30th January 2026 by 5pm.

Interviews will take place on 18th February 2026 (with the possibility of alternative arrangements being made dependent on your circumstance and availability).

About the Role

Headway East London is looking for a compassionate and motivated Community Support Worker to support adults living with brain injury across our 13 London borough catchment area. You will support members in their own homes and local communities. This is a varied, people-focused role where you will work one to one in the community, helping individuals live with greater independence, confidence and choice.

We have 2 available positions, a full-time role working 35 hours per week and the other part-time, working 25 hours per week.

If you want a role where your work genuinely changes lives, to make a real difference every day and aligns with strong charitable values, we would love to hear from you.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct support sessions to a regular caseload of members in the community as a lone worker with remote office assistance.
2. You will work to maximise and maintain their autonomy and independence in
   their home environment or within the local community.
3. You will work collaboratively with the member to plan, organise and implement
   daily activities by developing daily and weekly structure and wellbeing plans.
4. You will be responsible for being the first responder, with remote manager
   support, in the event of any incidents, safeguarding issues or behaviour that
   challenges during support sessions.
5. Accompany and support members to appointments with health and statutory
   care providers and provide accurate notes for future reference.
6. Accompany and support members to access social, leisure, educational and
   vocational activities in the community.
7. Maintain a maximum income for members through completing benefit and
   grant entitlement and assist with financial budgeting.
8. Provide appropriate and relevant advice, information and advocacy to members
   and their families. Where appropriate liaise with other professionals and statutory
   and non-statutory organisations to make referrals or signpost to appropriate
   support services.
9. Maintain accurate and factual monitoring notes on our online database and
   report any incidents.
10. Conduct and monitor specific therapy / support / rehabilitation and risk
    management plans in accordance with case managers, therapists and other
    professionals as required.

Key Relationships - Internal and External

Internal: Staff within the Service Department, Members (service users) and their families and carers.

External: External partners

Other

Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.

Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.

Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability.

Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re working in partnership with Vale of Glamorgan and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.

You will lead the Vale of Glamorgan Community Micro-enterprise Project which will support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for people who need help at home or in their communities. In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.

To do this job you must:

• Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
• Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
• Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
• Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.

Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in the Vale of Glamorgan area.

Follow the link to download an application pack which includes the job description and person specification.

Closing date for applications is 1.00pm on 26th January 2026 and interviews will take place on 4th February 2026 in Barry. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.

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Mae Community Catalysts CIC yn fenter gymdeithasol brysur a bywiog sy'n gwneud ei gorau glas i fyw hyd at ei henw. Rydym yn gweithio mewn partneriaeth â Bro Morgannwg ac mae angen person egnïol a dychmygus arnom i gydlynu pethau i ni.

Byddwch yn arwain Prosiect Micro-fenter Cymunedol Bro Morganwg a fydd yn cefnogi pobl entrepreneuraidd leol a sefydliadau cymunedol i gynnig opsiynau gofal a chymorth newydd a chreadigol i bobl sydd angen cymorth gartref neu yn eu cymunedau. Yn y modd hwn byddwn yn helpu pobl i gael y cymorth sydd ei angen arnynt i fyw'r bywyd maen nhw ei eisiau.

I wneud y swydd hon rhaid i chi:

• Deall y byd gofal - ond efallai y teimlwch y gallai wneud gydag ychydig o ad-drefnu!
• Byddwch yn berson pobl go iawn - yn gallu gweithio'n dda gyda phob math o bobl yn hyderus.
• Gwnewch gysylltiadau yn reddfol – a chysylltwch ddotiau sydd weithiau'n llai nag amlwg.
• Gallu gweld beth mae pobl yn ei wneud yn dda a'i feithrin.

Cymerwch olwg ar ein gwefan a'r disgrifiad swydd a manyleb y person am ragor o wybodaeth amdanom ni a'r swydd. Byddwch yn cael eich cyflogi gan Community Catalysts ac wedi'ch lleoli yn ardal Bro Morganwg.

Dilynwch y ddolen i lawrlwytho pecyn cais sy'n cynnwys y disgrifiad swydd a manyleb y person.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw 1.00pm ar 26th Ionawr 2026 a chynhelir cyfweliadau ar 4ydd Chwefror 2026 yn y Barri. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bobl o bob rhan o'r gymuned.

This role is a Community & Events Fundraiser for St. Joseph’s Hospice, focused on inspiring and supporting individuals, groups, schools, and local businesses to raise vital funds. The postholder will plan and deliver engaging fundraising events, build strong relationships with supporters, and develop creative ideas to grow community income, working closely with a passionate fundraising team. It suits someone who enjoys meeting people, is organised and proactive, brings energy and creativity to their work, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference through supporting the hospice’s mission.

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

The Events & Community Fundraising Manager is an integral part of our ambitious and forward-thinking Fundraising & Communications team.

This postholder will deliver The Connection at St Martin’s Events and Community Fundraising activity. They will line manage the Events & Community Fundraising Assistant, with a particular focus on their work on our annual Pilgrimage event. They will work in conjunction with the Director of Fundraising & Communications to develop and implement an action plan for these important functions.  

This role will develop, manage and grow an enthusiastic and motivated team of challenge event participants, pioneer our involvement in the collaborative London Walk event, lead on our emerging Special Events programme, and identify new opportunities and networks for our Community Fundraising remit.

This role requires someone with a strong track record in Events and Community Fundraising, with a solutions-focussed mindset. They will need experience in translating sector best practice into action, and to be excited at the prospect of innovating and pursuing new Events and Community Fundraising opportunities for the organisation.

Salary: £41,599 - £45,097 (scale points 26-30)
Closing Date: Friday 30th January
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th February

Full Time, Maternity cover from March 2026 to January 2027

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and committed Community Fundraiser to join our Wiltshire fundraising team. This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to help change lives while building meaningful relationships across your community.

What you’ll do:

• Be the face of our charity in Swindon - build and nurture strong relationships with local supporters, businesses, schools, and community groups.
• Proactively look for opportunities to raise awareness and build partnerships across Swindon, motivating others to get involved.
• Attend local events, talks and fundraising activities.

• Inspire, guide, and support people with their fundraising efforts.
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What we’re looking for:

• A true people person with excellent communication skills – someone who enjoys meeting new people and building connections.
• Someone who is organised, proactive, and ready to make things happen.
• A team player who’s happy working independently and collaboratively.

Why you’ll love it:

• Hybrid working for flexibility and work-life balance.
• The chance to be part of something meaningful and impactful
• You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team.

This role includes occasional evening and weekend work, so flexibility is key. A full driving licence and access to a car for business use are essential.

If you’re ready for a role that’s rewarding, impactful, and full of purpose—we’d love to hear from you!

Team: Community Operations

Location: Hybrid in Truro, Cornwall with regular travel across the region

Work pattern: 35 hours per week to include occasional weekends and evenings once or twice a month

Salary: Up to £30,809.83 per year

Contract: Permanent

This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List). 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager:

• Lead high-quality volunteer management across a defined geographical area, ensuring that volunteer-led activities are delivered effectively, safely, and in line with organisational policies and best practice
• Responsible for the full volunteer lifecycle, including the recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing support of a diverse volunteer team
• Play a vital part in enabling the successful delivery of Cats Protection’s work across centres, branches, regional hubs, and specific projects

About the Community Operations team:

• The community operations team is responsible for supporting our volunteers in centres and branches to work towards our strategy – All for Cats.
• Our centres and branches care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home.
• The team consists of a Regional Community Operations Manager, Branch Development Manager and Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager plus the wider volunteering teams

What we’re looking for in our Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager:

• Experience of team leading/supervising employees and volunteers
• Good understanding of volunteer management
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding when addressing emotive issues
• Ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 25 January 2026

Interview date: 05 February 2026

Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form
2. in-person interview at Cornwall Cat Centre

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

We’re creating an exciting new fundraising role at QCCA for an experienced, motivated fundraiser who wants to make a visible, immediate impact in the community.

This is a flexible, newly created position that could suit either a Generalist Fundraiser or a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, depending on your strengths and interests.

As a Generalist Fundraiser, you’ll help strengthen and diversify our income across trusts and foundations, individual giving, community fundraising, events, and supporter stewardship. Experience in small to medium-sized charities is particularly valuable, as you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping and growing our fundraising approach.

Alternatively, as a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, you’ll have the opportunity to build and grow a corporate programme from strong early foundations. This includes developing long-term partnerships, converting corporate interest into meaningful support, and working with businesses keen to deliver social value through volunteering and collaboration.

We’re especially keen to hear from people who enjoy building relationships, spotting new opportunities, and growing income in a thoughtful, values-led way.

We warmly welcome applications from people returning from a career break, those seeking part-time work, fundraisers moving from larger organisations who want to see direct community impact, or anyone ambitious and excited by developing new fundraising areas.

This is a chance to shape a role, grow something meaningful, and see the difference your work makes every

Location: Stirley Community Farm
Department: Community Engagement
Salary: Within the range £27,697 - £30,811 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Wilder Communities Officer – Urban on a fixed term contract for an initial 12 months.
 
As the Trust seeks to inspire more people to act for nature in their neighbourhoods, this a rare opportunity for an experienced and motivated community organiser with a background in movement building to take on a role to ignite people’s passion for Yorkshire’s wildlife and facilitate community led nature restoration in the heart of Huddersfield and Bradford.
 
Using your knowledge and understanding of community organising and engagement, you will connect with, listen to, and collaborate with a wide range of people, to build reciprocal trusted relationships at a local level to support individuals, communities, and stakeholders to develop their collective power to act together.
 
By facilitating community led change, you will co-create nature-rich places that reflect local priorities, needs, and vision for urban communities that are designed with wildlife in mind, inspiring more people to join nature’s side by acting together to help deliver Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s ambition for a wilder Yorkshire.
 
We’d love to hear from you if you are a collaborative team player and an exceptional listener with a passion for nature and a strong commitment to mobilising communities to bring about the change they want to see. You’ll be willing to undertake a DBS check, hold a driving licence and have a willingness to drive as required within Yorkshire making this an incredibly rewarding place to bring your career.
 
How to apply:
 
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
 
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
 
Closing date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 (midnight)
Interview date: Friday 27th February 2026
 
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
 
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
 
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We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager who will focus on leadership and net income growth of the Community Fundraising (CFR) team, who are based across the UK. The post holder will lead and manage the three regional engagement Officers, taking responsibility in actively supporting them to achieve in their posts. 

To succeed in the role, you will need entrepreneurial thinking as well as being able to collaborate with colleagues across the UK to ensure consistent support for staff and volunteers, ensuring our community fundraising activities are delivered well, in a timely manner whilst always being mindful of the return on investment.  The Community Fundraising Manager will be responsible for the delivery and growth of this area of fundraising and will be expected to meeting annual income targets and ensuring effective budget management.

About the RNRMC

RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow. 

Experience and Background

You will have a minimum of three years’ experience in Community Fundraising or a similar fundraising role, with experience in leading geographically dispersed teams and driving sustainable income growth within a charity or nonprofit setting. You should have a strong track record in managing and developing staff, ideally having overseen regional or community-based officers, with the ability to motivate, coach, and support individuals to achieve fundraising goals. Experience in community fundraising is essential, including planning and delivering a portfolio of activities, nurturing supporter relationships, and ensuring volunteers receive consistent, high-quality support. The role also requires proven ability in budget management, forecasting, and meeting annual income targets.

Success in this role calls for an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, capable of identifying new opportunities for income generation while ensuring strong return on investment. The post holder must be highly collaborative, able to work effectively with colleagues across regions to drive alignment and deliver well-coordinated campaigns. Strong organisational and project-management skills are key, enabling the manager to oversee multiple initiatives delivered on time and to a high standard. Ultimately, the role requires a confident leader who can balance creativity with operational excellence, ensuring the community fundraising programme continues to grow and deliver meaningful impact.

Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.

Hours of Work

Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday.

We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working.

Salary

The annual salary range for the post is between £35,000 up to £42,000 per annum, depending upon experience.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking 

Cycle to Work Scheme 

Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre 

Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day

Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service) 

Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period) 

A generous non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period) 

Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period)