Community team manager jobs in barnet, leicester

We are happy to be supporting our client, a leading London university, in their search for a temporary Senior Programme Officer.

This role will be starting mid to late June, and running for approximately 5 - 11 weeks. You will be required on site 2 days per week, Thursday is the team anchor day and ideally Monday, however there is some flexibility on this. The remainder of the week will be remote.

This role has a quality assurance and international partnerships focus. Some key projects include:

• QA approvals and paperwork for new or renewed international partnerships
• Collating notes from Joint Management Committee into annual report of partnership activity.
• Mapping key meetings (ie, partnership renewal meetings; committee dates; dual degree campus visits; dual degree transfer programme timeline)
• Review and update of undergraduate programme handbooks with a focus on consistency across programmes and ease of use from a student POV
• Work closely with the Senior Programmes Manager and Programmes Manager to develop a 'roadmap' for School international partnership programmes. Attend regular meetings, leaving with actions to develop shared working documents including process documents that will be shared across multiple teams.
• Website for international partnerships. Working with Law communications team to develop a webpage highlighting our international partnerships.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV in Word format. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please be sure to submit your details as soon as possible.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

We’re looking for a well-organised person, with excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude. You will enjoy undertaking a variety of work from project work to administration. You will have gained two-years work experience in grant making, so will be comfortable working with others and will feel confident using IT applications and databases.This role is remotely based, you’ll be in touch with the rest of the team on a daily basis, but you’ll also feel comfortable undertaking tasks yourself and will competently manage your own time.You will also have a passion for our values and our work. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Sands exists to save babies’ lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy loss or baby death receives the support and care they need.

We are looking to recruit a Technology Business Partner. The post-holder will play a pivotal role in driving modern Ways of Working and fostering technology adoption across the organisation. This hybrid position blends the responsibilities of a Business Analyst, Solutions Architect, Technical Trainer, and Mentor.

Acting as a vital link between technical teams and end users, the Technology Business Partner ensures that technology solutions are not only implemented effectively but are also embraced and utilised to their full potential.

Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will take the time to understand each teams unique dynamics, operational objectives and technology needs, mapping out their processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

With strong experience in Microsoft 365, you will be confident in utilising tools such as Teams and SharePoint to enable individuals and departments to streamline and enhance their ways of working. You will play a key role in enabling and embedding digital working practices across Sands, helping to ensure the technology available supports day-to-day operations and long term strategic goals.

You will also be able to cope with demanding situations and work to tight deadlines, with the ability to think outside of the box and demonstrate an agile approach.

This is an exciting and-high profile role which offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the work of Sands.

The Head of Operations will be part of the senior leadership team and support the CEO in the leadership, management and day-to-day operations of Sound Minds. They will deputise as required and make a significant contribution to strategic planning for the organisation, with a strong focus on operational activity. They will lead on all operational, health and safety, premises, IT, systems, human resources, governance, reporting and fundraising activity, whilst maintaining key relationships with external stakeholders.

Sound Minds is a creative place and the Head of Operations will need a passion for administration and organisation.

Events and Engagement Lead (Part-Time)

3–4 days per week | Circa £30,000 pro rata | Marlborough, Southwest England | Flexible/hybrid arrangements possible

A well-loved community venue based in a beautiful Grade II* listed former church in Marlborough is seeking an Events and Engagement Lead to join their team. The organisation is a vibrant cultural hub offering a diverse programme of arts and community events, playing a key role in the local social and cultural life.

This is a hands-on, strategic role responsible for leading and delivering an engaging events programme that maximises bookings, grows membership, and develops strong partnerships across the community. The successful candidate will also oversee digital engagement and contribute to the venue’s financial sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have experience or ambition in event management or community engagement, with strong organisational skills and a creative, collaborative approach. Confidence in social media and digital audience development is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a unique venue that blends cultural creativity and community spirit.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We support candidates throughout their recruitment journey.

Our client, a well-established national charity supporting individuals across the UK, is seeking a Volunteer Services Administrator to join their volunteering team on a temporary basis for 2-months, in the first instance. The role will be based onsite in London for the first week, and will then be remote working with 1-2 days in the office per month.

Volunteers play a vital role in delivering the organisation's mission, and this post will provide key administrative support to ensure their recruitment, engagement and retention is efficient and effective.

Key responsibilities for this post will include:

• Providing an effective administration service related to the recruitment, engagement and retention of volunteers, following agreed procedures and standards.
• Delivering accurate and timely support regarding volunteers' use of organisational systems and resources, including recognition for service and handling processes when volunteers leave.
• Supporting the delivery of national and local volunteer recruitment and engagement campaigns.
• Helping current volunteers explore new or additional roles within the organisation, contributing to volunteer retention.
• Handling enquiries, general information and complaints related to volunteering, liaising with relevant managers and escalating to senior staff when appropriate.
• Supporting the diversity and inclusion agenda in all communications and contributing to specific activities promoting diversity in the volunteer community.
• Producing and analysing reports to inform and support volunteer recruitment and retention strategies.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Experience working with or supporting volunteers, or experience in customer care, business administration or internal engagement.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with a friendly, tactful and professional manner.
• Experience delivering administrative coordination for a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational ability, with the capacity to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence working with databases.
• Understanding of data protection principles and UK disclosure checking processes.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

This post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice in order to be considered.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Membership & Engagement Officer 

Salary: £31,716 per annum to £33,322 per annum (plus up to £4,677 regional weighting allowance) – based on scale point 24 – 26 on AUK’s pay scale 

Location: Predominantly Home-based with a need to work from the London office on an ad-hoc basis. 

Hours: Permanent / Full Time (Mon-Fri) – 35 hours per week.

Interview: w/c 30th June 2025 

Benefits include: 20 days annual leave (increasing annual to a maximum of 25 days), 3 days Christmas/New Year leave, home working allowance 

About Us: 

AdviceUK is a small, growing charity working to improve the lives of people in need of advice through the support it gives to its members. 

We currently have over 700 members, who have supported 1.7m people with free advice on a diverse range of issues including debt, benefits, housing and immigration problems. 

This is an exciting time to join us, in 2024 we launched our new 3 year strategy to develop our services to members and increase organisation capacity. 

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Membership & Engagement Officer to join our team. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Working directly with members to understand and respond to their needs, helping them improve service quality, sustainability, and impact.   

• Supporting the Membership and Services team to respond effectively and efficiently to member queries 

• Support the recruitment and retention of members 

• Analyse member trends and use this information to support the development of engagement strategies 

• Collaborate with partners to deliver high quality services 

• Manage and moderate online events and member communities 

• Supporting Membership with membership renewals. 

We are looking for an experienced Officer with the following attributes and experience: 

• Experience of working in a service that gives social welfare advice OR experience of working in a VCS infrastructure organisation or multi-agency network.  

• Understanding of the advice sector and pressures on services.

• Experience working in a support, membership, or advice network environment.  

• Organising events and forums (both virtual and in-person).  

• Engaging and supporting organisations or individuals in a professional context.  

• Collaborating with external partners and service providers 

Posted on: 06 June 2025 

Closing Date:  23rd June 2025 

We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, seeking a creative Digital Marketing Officer with a genuine excitement for social media and the powerful role it can play in improving women’s health.

As the Digital Marketing Officer, you will be an integral part of our communications team, responsible for the day to day running of our social media channels and website content, and support on email engagement and paid acquisition.

In the role of Digital Marketing Officer, you will work together with the Digital Engagement Manager to plan, create and schedule content, and use data and analytics to consistently optimise performance, drive engagement and grow our channels. You will also work closely with our fundraising and charitable activities teams on campaigns and relevant activities to increase reach, build supporter awareness, generate income, and grow Ovarian Cancer Action’s brand. 

Scope of the Digital Marketing Officer's role

• Social media and community management - Manages daily activity across social channels, creates content,  engages with followers, and supports paid campaigns.
• Content creation and digital design - Designs digital assets and writes copy for social, web, and campaigns, ensuring content is on brand and engaging.
• Email marketing - Supports the creation and delivery of email campaigns, including copy, design with the aim of enhancing audience engagement.
• Website management - Support the day-to-day management of Ovarian Cancer Action’s website.
• Wider communications support - Contributes to campaigns, events, and content planning across all of our functional teams.

We’re looking for someone who………….

• Has at least a year in a similar role or relevant study (comms, marketing, digital, creative, charity), with hands-on experience and clear results.
• Shows a passion for digital marketing and a commitment to learning and growing.
• Has experience in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, film editing, or Google Ads/Search Console
• Experience working to budgets and reporting on campaigns, ensuring accurately tracked and presenting results to the wider team.
• Understands the power of social media to connect, inspire, and build communities.
• Writes clearly and confidently, with strong editing and proofing skills.
• Thinks strategically and creatively, with an eye for design and detail.
• Is comfortable juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Uses data to inform decisions, (Google Analytics/SEO is a bonus).
• Is proactive in learning new tools and keeping up with digital trends.
• Takes initiative and confidently owns their responsibilities

Other roles you may have had experience of could include Marketing and Communications / Social Media / Campaigns (Digital/Comms focus) / Digital Fundraising / Marketing Assistant (with significant digital responsibilities).

About Ovarian Cancer Action

We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, working on early detection, prevention and treatments so that no woman dies of ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Action is a community of changemakers with one purpose: to give ovarian cancer the focus it needs to increase 10-year survival rates. And we know research is the solution.

We live and breathe this lifesaving, world-leading research. We fund more ovarian cancer research than any other UK gynaecological cancer charity. It’s how we’ve driven some of the biggest breakthroughs of the last 19 years.

We're also the only charity at the heart of the global ovarian cancer research community and have been for four decades.

By connecting the world's leading scientists together, we’re creating a powerful hub of experience, expertise and insight. So, we confidently fund research that takes us a step closer to our goal: that by 2032 half of women will live more than 10 years after diagnosis.

The role of Head of Communications and PR at the Society of Authors oversees the strategic communications for the UK’s leading author body – with many exciting and important stories to tell.

Responsible for all aspects of the SoA’s external communications, you will develop integrated communications and campaign strategies that reflect our values of being member-focused, authoritative, supportive, and inclusive of all UK authors.

You will be proactive about promoting, protecting, and campaigning on authors’ interests through strategic communications and campaigns. You will work collaboratively with the Policy and Public Affairs team, and with all departments at the Society of Authors (SoA). The Head of Communications and PR will focus on developing and delivering strategies to raise the SoA’s profile, influence, and visibility. 

Job Purpose

The Business Support Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the day to day running of the business. They will support the delivery of projects whilst working with Project Managers. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the successful post holder will have effective organisational skills and be able to plan/prioritise the delivery of work. They will have strong communications skills, both orally and in writing, and have the ability to establish working relations with a range of stakeholders.

The role also requires some degree of client and stakeholder facing, requiring a high level of inter-personal skills and personal confidence. Having a respectful and empathetic attitude will be essential, with the capacity to manage highly sensitive, complex and confidential information.

Key Result Areas/Duties

1. To be the first point of contact for the business daily.

2. Use and populate / edit data on CRM (Customer Relationship Management).

3. Produce meeting minutes and notes that summarise meeting content, including key topics, group decisions and ideas utilising a range of tools and resources including AI.

4. Utilise project management software to record and monitor project planning and project tasks and to keep project deliverables on task and escalate when required.

5. Preparation or finalisation, monitoring, and maintenance of the following documents/reports: project brief, project plan, communication briefings, risk register.

6. Liaise with the team to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated by related projects.

7. Support the procurement team in the management of tenders from social media marketing and logging/updating application to compiling supplier performance monitoring and reporting.

8. To be able to manage telephone and personal contact from other staff members and external persons with intelligence, foresight, and sensitivity, strongly respecting the need for confidentiality.

9. Provide administrative support, including diary management and arranging meetings for staff and team.

10.  Be responsible for prioritising own workload efficiently, including maintenance of diary and management of overall team, responsiveness to emails, ensuring strict deadlines are met.

11.  To assist in organising, facilitating, and participating in events, workshops and focus groups.

12.  To ensure the business is open within the operating hours and at times will be required to open and close.

13.  To administer, co-ordinate and adhere to any new organisational policies and associated procedures and other documentation with confidentiality.

14.  To prioritise and complete multiple tasks and projects in a deadline driven environment.

15.  To ensure effective communication on specific project developments with the Project lead, and the wider team.

16.  Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence, marketing and research materials.

17.  Compose well-written emails, create meeting invitations, and write short documents.

18.  Develop and maintain contact sheets, project assets inventories (e.g. iPad, headsets, USBs)

19.  Be able to contribute to team meetings.

20.  Must be able to travel to locations within London and occasionally outside London depending on the projects.

21.  Support ELFT Charity team with administration, customer service support and event planning.

22.  Support the Medical Device team to compile and distribute asset information and reports.

23.  Support the Medical Devices team in coordinating and organising site visits and audits, ensuring smooth operations and compiling relevant reports for various stakeholders

24.  Assist in updating and maintaining the website, ensuring accurate and engaging content, while liaising with relevant teams for timely updates

25.  Assist in updating and maintaining the website, ensuring accurate and engaging content, while liaising with relevant teams for timely updates.

26.  Coordinate and draft engaging social media content, organising campaigns, and scheduling posts to enhance the online presence of the business.

27.  Monitor social media activity, respond to queries, and ensure alignment with overall communication strategies across platforms.

28.  Undertake adhoc duties when required.

This list is not exhaustive and you will be required to carry out other duties as necessary in the fulfilment of the role.

Working at Compass Wellbeing

· 27 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)

· This rises to 29 days after 5 years service (excluding Bank Holidays)

· This rises to 33 days after 10 years service (excluding Bank Holidays)

· 5% employer pension contribution scheme

· 2 days paid volunteering leave per year

· Travel season ticket loan

· NHS discounts (Health Service Discounts, Blue Light Card)

· Gym and fitness discounts (through the above services)

· Occupational Health therapists available through Medigold

· Mental Health and Wellbeing support through Medigold

Person Specification

Essential

The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and have GCSEs in Maths and English at grades A–C (or equivalent). They will be computer literate with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and will demonstrate accurate keyboard skills with strong attention to detail.

They will have experience working as part of a team as well as independently, and be confident in managing diaries and taking accurate minutes. They will be familiar with office systems and procedures, and possess a good standard of numeracy and literacy.

Candidates must have extensive experience using the internet and email systems, and have proven ability in organising meetings and disseminating information to stakeholders effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a professional and courteous telephone manner.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and fluently. They must be capable of working under pressure, solving problems, and responding to challenging situations with resilience and flexibility. A commitment to confidentiality and sensitivity is also essential.

The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a busy, deadline-driven environment is required. Candidates must be able to work from Compass Wellbeing’s office, with some flexibility for occasional remote working.

Desirable

It would be advantageous for candidates to have training or experience in project management methodologies and documentation. Practical experience of working in a busy office environment and familiarity with project management skills are also desirable.

Candidates with knowledge of the Data Protection Act will be well suited to the responsibilities of the role. Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and a willingness to travel outside of London for project needs are also beneficial for this position.

• Job Title: Secretary
• Civil service pay grade equivalent: 6/7
• Employer: Public Chairs’ Forum
• Salary: £65,000 per year
• Post: Secondment (up to 24 months)
• Location: London / Hybrid
• Work pattern: Full time or part time (min. 3 days)
• Closing Date: 19 June 2025

This is a hugely exciting time for the Public Chairs’ Forum (PCF) and Association of Chief Executives (ACE) as we seek to assign someone to take up this national role and lead the Secretariat for the next two years.

The Secretary leads the Secretariat in driving membership and diversifying income sources for our two unique networks of public body leaders and ensuring members receive an outstanding membership experience. The Secretary will help us to celebrate our member’s achievements as part of our 20th anniversary in 2026/27.

If you are interested in building your skills and networks, and are motivated to influence change across public bodies, the role of Secretary could provide the perfect leadership development opportunity for you.

Supported by our ambitious and highly-respected boards, we’re growing our membership networks and partnership opportunities as we expand our offering and reach with our new annual programmes bringing insight, support and inspiration for executives and non-executives of UK public bodies.

You will work with some of the most prominent figures in UK public and civil service. You will bring experience of developing and shaping engagement with leadership, with the energy to continue to nurture and grow this organisation, bringing its diverse membership with you.

It’s likely that you’ll be familiar with public bodies, but that’s not what’s really important. If you’re experienced at shaping events and developing leadership programmes, perhaps you’re also creative, tenacious and entrepreneurial, then we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to apply for this post, please send your CV and a covering letter, describing in under 500 words how you meet each of the criteria listed in the job and person specification.

If you’re shortlisted, we will contact you via email to arrange a time for an interview. We expect to hold interviews Monday 30 June 2025.

Support. Without Judgment.

At Prisoners Abroad, we support British citizens imprisoned overseas, their families at home, and people returning to the UK after prison. We are a small but powerful charity, providing life-saving support through some of the most isolating and traumatic experiences imaginable.

We’re looking for a Resettlement Officer to join our frontline team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract, working at the intersection of criminal justice, homelessness prevention and social reintegration. You’ll manage a caseload of people returning to the UK after prison abroad, providing essential support and advice around housing, benefits, mental health, and advocacy for this overlooked group, and co-facilitate support groups.

You’ll need frontline experience supporting people with multiple needs, strong advocacy and communication skills, and a non-judgemental, person-centred approach. 

What we offer:

• £35,509 per annum
• 30 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous pension (6.5% employer contribution)
• Flexible working (1–2 days a week from home after induction)

For further details, click 'redirect to recruiter' to be taken to our jobs page where you will find the job pack containing all the information and details of how to apply.

We are currently looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist to join our IT Department on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening Southbank Centre’s cybersecurity operations. Reporting to the IT Infrastructure Lead, you will support the protection and resilience of our digital systems, contributing to the monitoring of threats and enhancing our proactive response to the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

You’ll be joining a collaborative Infrastructure Team that includes a Senior Network Analyst and a Server & Cloud Engineer, working alongside our first and second-line Service Desk support team of five.

Main responsibilities

• Investigating and managing security incidents and supporting ongoing threat monitoring
• Promoting good security practices and behaviours across the organisation
• Supporting the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Assisting with incident response and coordination with external cybersecurity partners
• Staying informed on emerging threats and sharing insights with the wider team
• Maintaining security tools and infrastructure in collaboration with other IT teams
• Helping to deliver engaging security awareness training for colleagues across the organisation

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to keep learning
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, operating systems, and networking basics
• Experience with security tools and best practices is a plus
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a supportive team
• A relevant qualification in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related area

Please download the Job Description for a full overview of this role responsibilities.

We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre.

By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff.

If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.

Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.

The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation.

At the Southbank Centre we believe in:

Creating welcoming spaces

• Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities.
• This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others.

Making wonderful experiences together

• Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre.
• This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success.

Sparking new thinking

• Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth.
• This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work.

Benefits & Perks:

As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:

• A min 5% employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
• Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
• Free entry to Hayward Gallery
• Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
• Free staff yoga
• Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

Job Title – Volunteer Co-ordinator, Norfolk Independent Visitor Service

Contract - Permanent

Hours -24 hours per week

Starting salary: £16,263.36 per annum 

Location - Homeworking and work in the community across Norfolk

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram Voice

Coram Voice is a national independent children’s charity established in 1975 and has grown to become one of the leading organisations for children and young people in the UK.

Coram Voice is a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.

About the role:

• Are you passionate about recruiting, supporting and developing volunteers?

• Are you looking for an opportunity to help make positive differences to the lives of children and young people who are looked after or care leavers of the local authority?

• Are you wanting to join a strong, dynamic and committed team of staff and volunteers?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our successful Independent Visitor Service in Norfolk as a Volunteer Co-ordinator. We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services.

You will recruit, assess and train volunteers to become Independent Visitors; volunteer befrienders to care experienced children and young people.

We are a child led service and you will not act outside of the young person’s instructions (except in matters of child protection and safety.)You will build strong relationships with the child or young person, Independent Visitors and other significant adults and will support Independent Visitors to develop long term, meaningful friendships with their matched young person.

You will work in partnership with other parts of the service, organisation and external agencies and professionals.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 11.59pm, 20th June 2025

Interview Date: w/c 7th July 2025

Shortlisting will be undertaken by Steph Walsingham, Norfolk IV Service Manager and Helen Smith, Norfolk IV Volunteer Coordinator.

Successful candidates will then be invited for interview and the appointable candidate will have a further one to one interview in accordance within Warner recommendations.

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

• We cannot accept general CVs. When completing your application form, address each point of the person specification and demonstrate how you meet it.
• Applications must be fully completed.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.