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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.
People & Governance Coordinator
The People & Governance Coordinator is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid), offering the opportunity to develop a career in HR while supporting people, culture and governance across the organisation.
About Us
The Pankhurst Trust (Incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) is a Manchester-based charity supporting women, children and communities affected by domestic abuse.
Our mission is to help people live lives free from abuse through services that support safety, recovery, independence and empowerment. Based at the Pankhurst Centre, the birthplace of the suffragette movement, we are proud to continue a legacy of women's activism, equality and social change.
About the Role
As part of our Central Services team, you'll help create a positive employee experience across the organisation. From recruitment and onboarding to learning, wellbeing and employee relations, you'll support the people practices that enable our staff and volunteers to deliver life-changing services.
You'll also play an important role in supporting the governance of the charity, acting as a key point of contact for Trustees and Board sub-committees and helping to ensure effective decision-making and accountability.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in HR, People Management or Organisational Development. You'll gain experience across the full employee lifecycle, contribute to strategic projects and develop an understanding of charity governance within a supportive and values-led organisation.
As part of the role, you'll be supported to complete a Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship, leading to a recognised CIPD qualification.
What You'll Be Doing
Coordinating recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes
Supporting managers and colleagues with day-to-day people queries
Maintaining accurate, confidential and audit-ready records
Reviewing and improving HR and people processes
Producing reports and insights from people data
Coordinating Board and sub-committee meetings, papers, minutes and action logs
Supporting governance processes and Trustee administration
Working with colleagues across Volunteering, Training and Central Services on organisational projects
Supervising and supporting Business Support Officers
Contributing to a positive, inclusive and values-led culture
About You
You'll enjoy supporting others, building strong relationships and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. You'll be organised, proactive and comfortable balancing competing priorities while handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
You'll be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a feminist, trauma-informed organisation and will have:
A strong interest in HR, Governance, Organisational Development or People Management
Experience providing administrative support in a professional environment
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Confidence coordinating projects and supporting colleagues
A proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement
The ability to analyse information and present meaningful insights
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
Previous HR administration experience would be beneficial but is not essential. We welcome candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills, a commitment to learning and a passion for supporting people and organisational success.
Key Dates
Closing Date: 29 June 2026, 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 6 July 2026 (Central Manchester)
Helping women, children and communities live lives free from abuse through support, safety, recovery and empowerment.
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.
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Salary £26,734
Are you a people person and do you want to use your skills to help put nature into recovery in Gloucestershire? We are looking for an excellent communicator with experience of working with and coordinating volunteers to join our team.
You will be passionate about the natural world and supporting people to develop and utilise their skills, whilst also being a great team working and having excellent IT skills.
For full details please see the Job Description.
No agencies.
We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Merseyside Hub - travel to London / Birmingham for a face-to-face team meeting is required 3-4 times a year
Closing date: Sunday 12th July, 23:30
Interview date: 4th/5th Aug
We plan on holding an online information session on Thursday June 25th.
Do you have an understanding of how lived experience of bad housing or homelessness can impact people, plus a real desire to help them share their stories and experiences so that we can better help them in the future? Then join Shelter as a Lived Experience Coordinator and you could soon be playing a vital role within our Merseyside Hub.
About the role
The Lived Experience Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Merseyside hub to deliver a programme of lived experience insight activities, with the aim of ensuring that the views and experiences of individuals with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness informs all of Shelter’s work.
Role specifics
We’re looking for someone who can help create meaningful opportunities for people with lived experience to shape and influence Shelter’s work. You’ll plan and deliver a range of involvement activities, support inclusive recruitment and induction processes, and work closely with participants to support their development, wellbeing and pathways into volunteering and employment. You’ll also provide guidance and training to colleagues on involving people with lived experience effectively, promote best practice across the organisation, and ensure involvement activity is well recorded, evaluated and continuously improved. Through your work, you’ll help ensure lived experience remains at the heart of Shelter’s fight for home.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
The main goal of the Lived Experience Insight team is to work closely alongside people with lived experience to influence and steer the direction of Shelter’s work, so that lived experience informs everything we do.The team deliver activities across the organisation, which shape the ongoing design, delivery, and governance of Shelter’s work.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships, using creativity to solve problems, and delivering engaging experiences for our supporters and volunteers?
Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
We are currently seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to join our dedicated Volunteering Team at Rainbows. Volunteers play a pivotal role in supporting every aspect of our vital work – from fundraising and events, to our retail shops and the hospice itself – with over 350 individuals generously volunteering their time, skills, and passion.
We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual who will help ensure volunteers feel welcomed, supported, and confident, enabling them to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families across our services.
Location: Primarily an office-based role, at our hospice in Loughborough.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. Some flexibility is required, as occasional evening and weekend working and regional travel will be part of supporting volunteers.
About the role
As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a key role in shaping how people volunteer with Rainbows. You’ll lead on volunteer recruitment across the East Midlands, building relationships with communities and organisations, and supporting individuals to find opportunities that match their motivations, skills and strengths. Once volunteers are involved, you’ll help ensure they feel confident, informed and well supported, working closely with colleagues to create positive volunteering experiences.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
· Recruitment, Selection, and Induction: Be the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries and applications, ensuring a seamless onboarding process.
· Volunteer Support and Supervision: Act as the central point of contact for volunteers at Rainbows, offering guidance and support throughout their volunteering journey.
· Team Collaboration: Provide staff with proactive support and best practices for volunteer management, engagement, and stewardship.
· Operational Duties: Maintain accurate volunteer records, ensuring GDPR compliance, and provide KPI data as needed.
· Further responsibilities in the role of a Volunteer Coordinator at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Requirements
While previous experience working with volunteers is ideal, it is not essential. What matters most is your ability to:
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:
· Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
· Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
· Simply Health Cashback plan.
· Life Assurance.
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
· Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
· Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
· Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
· Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme
· Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
· Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
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The Events Co-ordinator has a pivotal role in coordinating and executing various events and initiatives to support the Charity’s objectives. This position demands meticulous planning, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage event logistics effectively.They will work as part of the Events Logistics Team, supporting the senior members of the team, and work with and manage a number of both internal and external stakeholders.
The Events Co-ordinator will work closely with the Head of Events and colleagues across the team to support the delivery of both the Events Logistics and wider Fundraising Team strategic plan, including:
Event Planning: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to plan, organize, and execute a diverse and often complex range of events including Sponsored Walks and Challenge events such as Abseils, Charity Galas, Stewardship/Cultivation events and a range of charity engagement events.
Events Logistics Management: Coordinate all logistical aspects of events (venue booking, supplier co-ordination, transportation, accommodation, catering, equipment, and staffing requirements); and liaising and negotiating with external stakeholders to ensure our charitable ROI target is achieved. Possess specialist knowledge regarding events policies and procedures including complex event planning, risk assessing and mitigation/emergency planning contracts, manage deliveries, and ensure timely and cost-effective services for events.This includes ensuring compliance with legal, health, and safety obligations, including acquiring necessary permits and licenses for events.
Budget Oversight: To ensure events are delivered in line with specific delegated expenditure budget, and achieve the key objectives established at outset.Develops, manages and tracks delegated budget for own events with input into the overall budget across the year, to assist the Head of Events with budget planning, cost estimation, ensuring events are executed within the allocated financial parameters.
Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers, ensuring their roles and responsibilities are clear and well-coordinated during events.
Event Evaluation: Supports, facilitates and monitors progress of each event and initiates and supports performance improvement.Conduct post-event evaluations to assess the success of each event, collect feedback, and implement improvements for future initiatives.
Stakeholder Management & Communication: Collaborates with the marketing and communication team to create promotional materials, advertising campaigns, and social media content to maximize event attendance and support; and the wider income generation teams to create event working groups with shared responsibilities to deliver successful outcomes.Additional stakeholders that would be communicated with on a regular basis include; charity supporters, event attendees, Trust Staff, Charity Board Member and general members of the public.
Sector Insights : To scope and research potential new event opportunities across the region/UK/Internationally as well as keep abreast of sector trends and opportunities.
Personal Attributes: Passionate about the Charity; Proactive, resourceful, and able to solve problems independently.An excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills who is adaptable and open to learning and implementing new strategies.
What we offer:
Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings
Free flu jabs
Cycle to work scheme
Charity events throughout the year
Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
This role is for a 12-month fixed term contract for maternity cover.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
Making A Difference

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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Grandmentors Project Coordinator
Reference Number: V568
Location: Wolverhampton (Home-based with local travel)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 35
Salary: £25,625
DBS/PVG: Enhanced
Job Family: 3
Line Manager: Senior Project Manager
Closing date: 14th June 2026
Interview: W/C 15th June 2026
Anticipated start date: 4 weeks after job offer acceptance
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
Creating stronger communities through the power of volunteering
Volunteering Matters is a nationwide charity that exists to create stronger communities through the power of volunteering. We work with local partners to develop impactful programmes that support individuals and communities across the UK.
Since 1962, we’ve used our influence to champion volunteering as a powerful tool to build a thriving, resilient society. Our projects are co-created with the people and communities we work alongside: an approach that encourages our participants to become future volunteers and leaders, not just beneficiaries.
We understand the pressures of day-to-day life and create flexible, inclusive opportunities for people at all stages of life. And beyond delivering projects on the ground, we use our voice to shape policy and practice – ensuring volunteering stays recognised, supported and sustainable for generations to come.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Job Purpose
Grandmentors Wolverhampton is a well-established and successful project that has been connecting mature volunteers with care experienced young people since 2019. As Project Coordinator, you will lead the core programme while heading up our brand new ‘Through the Gates’ pilot, which provides vital support for young people transitioning from custody back into the community. Your role is to foster high impact mentoring relationships while ensuring clear professional boundaries are maintained, complementing the work of our statutory partners in the Local Authority.
Key Responsibilities:
· Project Coordination: Lead the day-to-day delivery of Grandmentors in Wolverhampton, ensuring the project meets match targets for both the core service and the new pilot.
· Volunteer Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise a dedicated team of mentors, ensuring they feel supported and understand how their role fits alongside other professional services.
· Boundary Management: Act as the key link to statutory leads, such as Social Workers or Personal Advisors, ensuring support remains mentor-led and escalating any professional concerns appropriately.
· Partnership Working: Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with the Local Authority and other relevant partners.
· Safety & Compliance: Oversee risk assessments and strictly follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety of our volunteers and the young people we support.
· Impact Reporting: Use our CRM system to track progress and collate data for annual reports and meetings that demonstrate the project’s impact to our stakeholders.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
· Unlimited Annual Leave
· Employee Pension scheme
· Life Assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced sick and family leave.
· Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
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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.
Partnerships Coordinator - TechFirst (London or South East Region)
Salary: £38,000
Build partnerships that create life-changing opportunities for young people
Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for connecting organisations with meaningful social impact opportunities?
We're looking for two Partnerships Coordinators to develop and manage relationships with employers, technology organisations, universities, activity providers, and volunteers who can support delivery of the TechFirst programme.
Working as part of a regional delivery team, you will help create a vibrant network of partners who provide inspiring activities, industry insights, mentoring, volunteering, and career-related learning opportunities for young people.
About Us
STEM Learning’s vision is a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK. We are dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM and believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone.
To achieve this, we provide a range of support to formal and informal education, including subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, support for STEM Clubs, and student-facing experiences. We also lead the STEM Ambassadors programme, which enables 28,000 volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK via classroom activities, career talks, etc.
TechFirst is a new national, government funded programme helping young people develop technology skills, explore future careers, and build confidence through meaningful engagement with employers and industry professionals.
By bringing together schools, employers, volunteers, and community partners, we help ensure young people can access high-quality opportunities regardless of their background.
The Role
You will be responsible for identifying, recruiting, and supporting employer and delivery partners across the region.
Working closely with the Education Engagement Coordinator and Events and Communications Officer, you will ensure schools have access to a wide range of high-quality activities, volunteers, speakers, mentors, and industry experiences.
You will build long-term partnerships that contribute to programme growth, quality, and impact.
Our Ideal Candidate
You will have experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, account management, or business engagement.
You will be confident engaging with employers and external stakeholders, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Highly organised and proactive, you will be comfortable managing multiple partnerships and identifying opportunities to increase engagement and impact.
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working with people, creating opportunities, and contributing to positive outcomes for young people.
The role holder will be required to undertake travel across the region and occasional evening events.
By joining us, you’ll:
Contribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives that have a lasting impact on students and employers alike.
Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of STEM careers.
Be supported by a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.
Gain the opportunity to grow professionally.
Our Benefits
30 days holidays plus bank holidays (plus your birthday)
Access to an attractive pension scheme
Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
A comprehensive employee assistance programme
Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Location
Home-based within the region, with regular travel to schools, employers, partner organisations, and programme events.
Team meetings will take place in our London office and the postholder should expect occasional travel to our HQ at the National STEM Learning Centre in York
Next Steps
Click to apply and you will be directed to our website.
You will be asked to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interests you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate. Please indicate which location you are applying for (London or South East).
Closing date: 9am - 19th June 2026
1st stage interviews: w/c 22nd June and 29th June 2026 (online)
2nd stage: Full day assessment centre - Thursday 9th July 2026 (in person in London)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Service Coordinator
Dot Dot Dot is a social enterprise which allows people who do brilliant voluntary work to live in buildings that would otherwise be empty. We provide good, inexpensive housing to people who make a difference, we protect buildings for their owners, and we contribute to communities. Everyone wins.
We are looking for an effective, organised and socially minded person to join our services team as a Service Coordinator. You will be at the heart of our business, directly coordinating and delivering our service to guardians and to property owners. Supported by experienced managers and, making use of a field team and other operational support, you will deliver work across our diverse portfolio.
As well as the opportunity to see your work making a tangible difference, in this role you will benefit from a friendly work environment, a competitive salary and terms of employment which aim to support a good work-life balance.
The fundamentals of this role
Manage guardians
Manage properties
Provide excellent client service
About you
Take a look at our website for further information about this role and the work we do.
Dot Dot Dot is a social enterprise that turns properties which would otherwise stand empty into inexpensive homes.

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Location: London
Permanent contract
Full Time
28,000-30,000 (+£2,000 London Weighting)
Start Date: 1st August
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced facilitator ready to take on a leadership role. As a Lead Programme Coordinator, you will combine frontline delivery with team leadership and quality assurance, supporting a cluster of schools and a small team of PCs to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people.
As a Lead Programme Coordinator (LPC), you will be at the frontline of our work-facilitating weekly sessions with young people, managing school and business relationships, and ensuring high-quality programme delivery across your cluster. Alongside this, you will line manage 2–3 Programme Coordinators, act as deputy to your Delivery Manager, and play a key role in driving quality and consistency across your regional team.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme delivery and facilitating work with young people
Programme management and logistics
Stakeholder management
Impact management and quality assurance
People management – line managing 2–3 Programme Coordinators
Deputy Delivery Manager responsibilities
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
Experience of facilitating activities with young people – including preparing engaging sessions in advance by utilising resources available to them
Experience of project management – highly organised, with the ability to manage your own time to meet deadlines
Experience of working on projects which have multiple stakeholders – communicating effectively through written and verbal communication
Experience of line managing or supervising others – including setting clear targets, conducting 1:1s and supporting professional development
Experience of quality assurance – reviewing data, identifying risk and taking action to improve delivery outcomes across a team
Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.
To apply you must please read the application pack and apply through CharityJobs.
Deadline - Midnight 10st June 2026
Please note: Applicants for this role will first go through out standard PC recruitment rounds, as outlined in the document.
-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.
For more information on this role, please see the full application pack.
All answers should be no longer than 250 words.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Education Engagement Coordinators - TechFirst (London and South East)
Salary: £38,000
Help schools unlock exciting technology opportunities for their students
Are you passionate about working with schools and creating opportunities that inspire young people? Do you enjoy building relationships and connecting people with experiences that can change futures?
We're looking for two Education Engagement Coordinators to work with schools and colleges across London and the South East region, helping them access the wide range of activities, employer engagement opportunities, and technology experiences available through the Tech First programme.
About Us
STEM Learning’s vision is a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK. We are dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM and believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone.
To achieve this, we provide a range of support to formal and informal education, including subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, support for STEM Clubs, and student-facing experiences. We also lead the STEM Ambassadors programme, which enables 28,000 volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK via classroom activities, career talks, etc.
TechFirst is a new national, government funded programme helping young people develop technology skills, increase awareness of future careers, and build confidence through high-quality engagement with employers, volunteers, and industry experts.
Through partnerships with schools, employers, universities, and community organisations, we create opportunities that help young people understand the possibilities available to them in an increasingly digital world.
The Role
This is a highly rewarding role focused on building strong relationships with schools, colleges, careers leaders, teachers, and education networks.
You will identify schools' needs, broker appropriate opportunities, coordinate participation in programme activities, and support the successful delivery of events and engagement initiatives.
Working alongside the Partnerships Coordinator, you will help ensure that opportunities developed with employers and partners are effectively matched with schools and young people who can benefit most.
You will also contribute to the design and delivery of regional events and activities that inspire and engage students in technology and future careers.
Our Ideal Candidate
You will have experience working with schools, colleges, young people, or within the education sector.
You will be an excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for improving opportunities for young people.
Highly organised and proactive, you will be comfortable managing multiple relationships and coordinating activities across a range of stakeholders.
You will enjoy working collaboratively and be motivated by the opportunity to help schools access high-quality experiences that make a real difference to students.
The role holder will be required to undertake travel across the region and occasional evening work to support events and stakeholder engagement activities.
By joining us, you’ll:
Contribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives that have a lasting impact on students and employers alike.
Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of STEM careers.
Be supported by a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.
Gain the opportunity to grow professionally.
Our Benefits
30 days holidays plus bank holidays (plus your birthday)
Access to an attractive pension scheme
Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
A comprehensive employee assistance programme
Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Location
Home-based within the region, with regular travel to schools, colleges, partner organisations, and programme events.
Team meetings will take place in our London office and the postholder should expect occasional travel to our HQ at the National STEM Learning Centre in York.
Next Steps
Please click to apply and you will be directed to our website.
You will be asked to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interests you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate. Please indicate which location you are applying for (London or South East).
Closing date: 9am - 19th June 2026
1st stage interviews: w/c 22nd June and 29th June 2026 (online)
2nd stage: Full day assessment centre - Thursday 9th July 2026 (in person in London)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.