Head of volunteer volunteer roles in Lambeth, greater london

Head of Volunteering (Volunteer Role)

SUNSHINE Charity – Ending Loneliness for Londoners and Beyond

Do you believe no one should feel alone?

At SUNSHINE Charity, we’re a grassrotts start-up volunteer-powered charity building something bold, hopeful, and deeply human — a movement to end loneliness for Londoners and, one day, far beyond. But right now, at this very early and precious stage of our journey, we need someone extraordinary. Someone who can help us bring people together, one volunteer at a time.

We need you.

Why This Role Matters

Loneliness is silent, but its impact is loud. It affects mental health, physical wellbeing, confidence, and hope. Every day, thousands of people in our city feel invisible — and SUNSHINE exists to change that.

But we cannot do it alone.

Our volunteers will be the heartbeat of everything we do. They will be the smiling faces, the listening ears, the warm voices, the steady hands. They will be the reason someone feels seen again.

And you, as our Head of Volunteering, will make all of that possible.

What You’ll Lead

This is not just a role — it’s a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.

You will:

• Design and launch SUNSHINE’s entire volunteering programme.

• Create a culture of positivity, team spirit, and continuous improvement.

• Build the systems, processes, and structure that will support volunteers for years to come.

• Recruit, onboard, and nurture a diverse community of volunteers — from short‑term helpers to long‑term champions.

• Shape the volunteer experience so every person who joins feels valued, supported, and inspired.

• Help us bring our mission to life through people who give their time, energy, and heart.

This is a role for someone who loves people, believes in potential, and sees volunteering as a powerful force for change.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Lights up when talking about community.

• Believes deeply in kindness, connection, and purpose.

• Has experience in volunteering, people management, or community building.

• Thrives in start‑up environments where creativity and initiative are everything.

• Wants to leave a legacy — something that will grow long after you’ve planted the first seeds.

Most importantly, you’re someone who wants to make a difference that truly matters.

Why Join SUNSHINE?

Because this is your chance to:

• Build a volunteering programme from scratch.

• Shape the culture of a brand‑new charity.

• Work alongside passionate, hopeful, determined people.

• Know that your work directly helps end loneliness.

• Be part of something bigger than all of us.

Your leadership will help someone feel connected again. Your ideas will help someone smile again. Your programme will help someone feel less alone.

We Need You — Now

We are at the beginning of our journey, and volunteers are the lifeline that will help us launch. If you’ve ever wanted to use your skills to create real, lasting change, this is the moment.

If your heart is saying “yes,” then you have a heart of gold and we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short statement about why this role speaks to you. We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Come help us bring SUNSHINE into the lives of those who need it most.

Together, we can end loneliness.

Together, we can bring the sunshine back.

Volunteer Head of The Arts – The Lysene Cultural Foundation

Approx. 4–8 hours per month • Flexible • Founding Leadership Role • REMOTE

Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,

As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking an inspired, knowledgeable, and visionary volunteer Head of The Arts to join our founding team and guide the artistic direction of this new cultural charity.

The Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.

To ensure that our artistic output reflects the elegance, craftsmanship, and human creativity at the heart of classical art, we are seeking a leader who can shape our artistic identity and champion excellence across all cultural programmes.

About the Role

We are seeking a volunteer Head of The Arts who will:

• Lead the development of the Foundation’s artistic vision and creative strategy.

• Provide expertise on classical art, curation, exhibitions, and artistic partnerships.

• Guide the creation of programmes that celebrate Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical traditions.

• Support collaborations with artists, scholars, craftspeople, and cultural institutions.

• Ensure artistic integrity, quality, and coherence across all public‑facing work.

• Work collaboratively with trustees and advisors to align artistic direction with the Foundation’s mission.

• Dedicate approximately 4–8 hours per month, with full flexibility around schedule and involvement.

• Bring deep cultural insight, creativity, and a passion for classical artistic excellence.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the artistic soul of a new cultural institution from its earliest days.

Our Vision

The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through exhibitions, learning initiatives, and public engagement, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.

Your work as Head of The Arts will help define the Foundation’s creative identity and ensure that our programmes reflect the timeless ideals of beauty, harmony, and craftsmanship.

An Invitation

If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your artistic expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship — one that will flourish for generations.

About Quilombo UK

Quilombo UK is a social justice organisation dedicated to inspiring individuals to "See, Think, Behave and Speak Differently" about equality, diversity, and inclusion. We create engaging experiences—ranging from our Beyond Bias training to our "Voices for All" podcasts—that raise awareness and empower unheard voices within our diverse communities.

By joining us, you will play a pivotal role in our Professional Development Programme (PDP), which supports career changers and newcomers to the UK in bridging employment gaps and tackling discrimination in the job market. We are currently working towards SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) certification to provide formal accreditation for the time our team members spend with us. This will allow participants to count their contribution as Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), a vital step for those qualifying via the SQE route. This is a unique opportunity to deliver tangible community impact while directly enhancing the employability and professional standing of legal professionals.

Head of Department (Legal)

The Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity for a career step-up, providing experience in managing legal teams and departmental operations within a social justice framework. In this Head of Department capacity, you will gain the leadership credentials and strategic oversight necessary to advance your professional trajectory while ensuring every individual we support is empowered to achieve their full potential.

Role Purpose

The Head of Department (Legal) oversees a team of dedicated legal professionals and graduates who operate in a capacity similar to paralegals. You will bridge the gap between Directors and the legal team, turning high-level objectives into actionable legal support plans while ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct and social justice advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Developing and managing the legal department’s roadmap to support Quilombo UK’s social justice initiatives.

• Team Supervision: Overseeing the work of legal graduates, many of whom are working towards their LLM (Master of Laws), ensuring their contributions are technically sound and ethically grounded.

• Departmental Leadership: Coaching the legal team to maintain 100% project visibility and ensuring all work meets the rigorous standards required for future SRA accreditation.

• Social Justice Advocacy: Managing caseloads and research projects that tackle systemic inequalities and discrimination within the community.

• Operational Control: Maintaining 100% visibility of all legal tasks via project management tools and providing weekly reports to Directors on risks, progress, and Work in Progress (WIP).

Additional Professional Benefits

• Career Development: A full CV and profile review conducted by our Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams.

• Operational Support: Access to the services of the Legal, Graphic Design, PR, and Production teams for up to 10 hours per month for professional or departmental support.

• Proactive Recruitment: Use of the Talent Acquisition team to actively search out new roles and opportunities via industry portals and LinkedIn.

Financial Incentives

• 15% Profit Share: A share of the commission for work carried out, divided among individuals at the HoD level for specific tasks.

• 10% Business Development: An additional commission if new work or clients are brought into the organisation independently by the HoD.

Requirements

• A strong legal background (GDL, or equivalent) with a deep commitment to social justice.

• Experience in a supervisory or management role, ideally overseeing paralegals or junior legal researchers.

• A clear understanding of the SRA regulatory framework and the requirements for Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).

• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

• This is a 100% remote-only position.

Selection Process

• Informal interview.

• Requirement of two professional references

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic volunteer to join our Communications and Marketing team of volunteer professionals.

We are looking to appoint someone who has 7 or more years of professional experience in either Communications and Marketing and who has some experience of leading or / and managing a team in a Communications and Marketing environment.

Reports to: Head of Communications & Marketing 

Core duties and responsibilities

• To take part in department wide management and leadership activities
• To provide practical assistance to the Head of Department
• To support the planning of department activities
• To take on line management roles as assigned
• To provide effective supervision and guidance to other volunteers as delegated
• To work with the Head of Department to support progress and performance in relation to departmental activities to be undertaken
• To oversee departmental tasks
• To provide support and additional capacity with regards to progress of departmental relevant tasks

Requirements

• At least 7 or more years of relevant experience.
• Some experience (ideally 2 or more years) of managing or leading a team.
• To have some understanding of managing volunteers.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• IT literacy with own equipment (laptop and phone)
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Previous volunteering experience or experience in any kind of start up desirable
• Right to volunteer in the UK

Benefits

• This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.
• Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Volunteer Head of Operations – The Lysene Cultural Foundation

Approx. 4–8 hours per month • Flexible • Founding Leadership Role • REMOTE

Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,

As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking a highly organised, thoughtful, and dependable volunteer Head of Operations to join our founding team and help build the internal structures that will support this new cultural charity.

The Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.

To bring this mission to life, we are seeking an operations leader who can help establish the systems, processes, and organisational rhythm that will allow the Foundation to flourish.

About the Role

We are seeking a volunteer Head of Operations who will:

• Lead the development of the Foundation’s operational systems, processes, and workflows.

• Support the setup of administrative structures, policies, and internal procedures.

• Ensure smooth coordination across teams, trustees, volunteers, and partners.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operational needs during the Foundation’s setup and early growth.

• Contribute to planning, scheduling, and the practical delivery of programmes and events.

• Work collaboratively with trustees and advisors to ensure operational excellence.

• Dedicate approximately 4–8 hours per month, with full flexibility around schedule and involvement.

• Bring organisation, reliability, and a passion for building strong foundations for cultural work.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational heart of a new cultural institution from its earliest days.

Our Vision

The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through exhibitions, learning initiatives, and public engagement, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.

Your work as Head of Operations will ensure that this vision is supported by strong, efficient, and harmonious organisational structures.

An Invitation

If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your operational expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship — one that will flourish for generations.

Volunteer Head of Communications – The Lysene Cultural Foundation

Approx. 4–8 hours per month • Flexible • Founding Leadership Role • REMOTE

Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,

As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking a creative, strategic, and articulate volunteer Head of Communications to join our founding team and lead the development of the Foundation’s public voice and identity.

The Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.

To share this mission with the world, we are seeking a communications leader who can shape our narrative, guide our outreach, and ensure that our message resonates with audiences far and wide.

About the Role

We are seeking a volunteer Head of Communications who will:

• Lead the creation of the Foundation’s communications strategy, including brand identity, messaging, and tone.

• Oversee public engagement across digital platforms, press, publications, and community outreach.

• Develop compelling narratives that bring classical beauty to contemporary audiences.

• Support the promotion of exhibitions, events, educational programmes, and fundraising initiatives.

• Build relationships with media, cultural partners, and public audiences.

• Work collaboratively with trustees and advisors to ensure communications reflect the Foundation’s mission and values.

• Dedicate approximately 4–8 hours per month, with full flexibility around schedule and involvement.

• Bring creativity, clarity, and a passion for sharing art and culture with the public.

This is a rare opportunity to define how a new cultural institution presents itself to the world.

Our Vision

The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through exhibitions, learning initiatives, and public engagement, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.

Your work as Head of Communications will help ensure that our message is heard, understood, and embraced by audiences across the cultural landscape.

An Invitation

If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your communications expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship—one that will flourish for generations.

We Need Your Help!

The need in our community is growing fast, and our movement is gaining momentum — but we cannot reach the adults who need us most without a powerful voice, a clear message, and a brand that cuts through the noise. We urgently need a leader who believes in storytelling, visibility, and the power of communication to change lives.

Become Our Volunteer Head of Marketing & Communications and Help Amplify a Movement

Unlock YOUR Potential supports NEET adults (18+) across East London to rebuild confidence, access coaching, improve wellbeing, and reconnect with their ambitions. As a start‑up, we are building everything from scratch — and our brand, messaging, and public presence are critical to our growth.

We need someone who can shape our voice, build our visibility, and help us reach the adults who need us now more than ever.

This is your chance to build the entire marketing and communications function of a future charity.

Your Impact

As our Head of Marketing & Communications, you will be the architect of how the world sees us. Your leadership will determine how effectively we reach NEET adults, inspire volunteers, attract partners, and build trust in our mission.

You will help us:

• Build a strong, recognisable brand rooted in hope, empowerment, and bold orange energy

• Create messaging that resonates with adults who feel overlooked or disconnected

• Grow our digital presence across social media, our website, and community platforms

• Support our journey toward charity registration by strengthening our public profile

• Tell the stories that inspire action, partnership, and long‑term support

Your work will directly influence how many people we reach — and how many lives we can change.

What You’ll Lead On

• Brand Strategy: Developing our tone of voice, visual identity, and messaging framework.

• Digital Marketing: Leading our social media strategy, content creation, and online engagement.

• Campaigns: Designing awareness campaigns that drive sign‑ups, partnerships, and volunteer recruitment.

• Storytelling: Showcasing participant journeys, community impact, and success stories.

• Press & Partnerships: Building relationships with local media, community groups, and corporate partners.

• Internal Communications: Ensuring our team and volunteers stay aligned, informed, and inspired.

This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role — ideal for someone who wants to build a brand with purpose.

What You Bring

You don’t need to have worked in a charity before — what matters most is creativity, clarity, and a passion for communication.

You may be:

• Experienced in marketing, communications, PR, branding, or digital content

• Skilled at turning complex ideas into clear, compelling messages

• Confident in social media strategy, storytelling, or campaign planning

• Someone who understands the challenges faced by NEET adults or who brings lived experience

• A leader who wants to use their skills to create real social impact

Above all, you bring heart, creativity, and a belief in the power of communication to change lives.

What You Gain

• A senior leadership role in a growing social impact start‑up

• The chance to build a full marketing and communications function from scratch

• Real influence over how adults in East London discover life‑changing support

• Experience in brand building, digital strategy, and charity communications

• A meaningful legacy — your work will shape how our movement grows for years to come

This is an opportunity to give a voice to a community that deserves to be heard.

If you’re ready to help us amplify change, we’d love to hear from you.

Unlock YOUR Potential:

Help us build a future where no one is left behind.

Volunteer Head of Community – The Lysene Cultural Foundation

Approx. 4–8 hours per month • Flexible • Founding Leadership Role • REMOTE

Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,

As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking a warm, imaginative, and community‑minded volunteer Head of Community to join our founding team and lead the development of our public relationships, outreach, and cultural participation.

The Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.

To ensure this mission reaches and resonates with people from all walks of life, we are seeking a community leader who can help build meaningful connections, nurture engagement, and create opportunities for the public to experience classical beauty in accessible and inspiring ways.

About the Role

We are seeking a volunteer Head of Community who will:

• Lead the development of the Foundation’s community engagement strategy.

• Build relationships with local groups, cultural organisations, artists, educators, and supporters.

• Help shape programmes and initiatives that welcome diverse audiences into the world of classical beauty.

• Support outreach efforts, community partnerships, and public‑facing events.

• Guide the creation of inclusive, accessible opportunities for participation and learning.

• Work collaboratively with trustees and advisors to ensure community voices inform our work.

• Dedicate approximately 4–8 hours per month, with full flexibility around schedule and involvement.

• Bring empathy, creativity, and a passion for connecting people with art, culture, and heritage.

This is a rare opportunity to shape how a new cultural institution engages with its audiences and communities from the very beginning.

Our Vision

The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through exhibitions, learning initiatives, and public engagement, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.

Your work as Head of Community will help ensure that this vision is not only seen, but felt—creating a sense of belonging, participation, and cultural enrichment.

An Invitation

If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your community‑building expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship—one that will flourish for generations.

Volunteer Head of Fundraising – The Lysene Cultural Foundation

Approx. 4–8 hours per month • Flexible • Founding Leadership Role• REMOTE

Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,

As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking a dedicated, imaginative, and relationship‑driven volunteer Head of Fundraising to join our founding team and lead the development of the Foundation’s philanthropic strategy.

The Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.

To bring this mission to life, we are seeking a fundraising leader who can help build the financial foundations that will sustain our work and allow classical beauty to flourish in the modern age.

About the Role

We are seeking a volunteer Head of Fundraising who will:

• Lead the creation of the Foundation’s fundraising and development strategy.

• Identify and pursue opportunities across grants, philanthropy, sponsorship, and partnerships.

• Build and nurture relationships with donors, patrons, cultural institutions, and funding bodies.

• Develop compelling cases for support that communicate the value of classical beauty as a public good.

• Support the promotion of fundraising campaigns and public engagement initiatives.

• Work collaboratively with trustees and advisors to ensure sustainable, diverse income streams.

• Dedicate approximately 4–8 hours per month, with full flexibility around schedule and involvement.

• Bring creativity, confidence, and a passion for connecting people with meaningful cultural work.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the philanthropic heart of a new cultural institution from its earliest days.

Our Vision

The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through exhibitions, learning initiatives, and public engagement, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.

Your work as Head of Fundraising will help ensure that this vision is supported by strong, sustainable, and inspiring financial support.

An Invitation

If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your fundraising expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship—one that will flourish for generations.

We Need Your Help!

Demand for our support is rising faster than we can keep up, and we are ready to step forward — but we cannot build this movement without a leader who believes in transformation, empowerment, and the potential of every adult we serve.

Become Our Volunteer Head of Programmes & Services and Help Shape a Movement from the Ground Up

Unlock YOUR Potential supports NEET adults (18+) across East London to rebuild confidence, access career coaching, improve wellbeing, and reconnect with their ambitions. We are a start‑up with big plans — and we urgently need someone who can turn our mission into real, life‑changing programmes.

This is not just a volunteer role. This is a chance to design the entire service ecosystem that will support hundreds of adults in the years ahead.

Your Impact

As our Head of Programmes & Services, you will be the architect of everything we deliver. Your leadership will shape how adults experience our support — from their first conversation with us to their first job, qualification, or breakthrough moment.

You will help us:

• Build a high‑quality programme offer from scratch

• Develop career coaching pathways that genuinely move people forward

• Create a corporate mentoring model that connects adults with real opportunities

• Design wellbeing and personal development workshops that rebuild confidence

• Establish the frameworks we need to become a registered charity

• Ensure our services are safe, effective, and rooted in dignity and empowerment

Your work will directly change lives.

What You’ll Lead On

• Programme Design: Creating structured, impactful programmes across employability, wellbeing, mentoring, and personal development.

• Service Delivery: Ensuring our support is consistent, high‑quality, and accessible to adults across East London.

• Coaching & Mentoring: Shaping our coaching model and helping recruit, train, and support volunteer mentors.

• Partnerships: Working with local organisations, Jobcentres, and employers to expand our reach.

• Impact & Evaluation: Helping us measure outcomes and build the evidence base needed for charity status and future funding.

• Safeguarding & Quality: Ensuring our services are safe, ethical, and aligned with best practice.

This is a strategic, hands‑on leadership role for someone who wants to build something meaningful from the ground up.

What You Bring

You don’t need to tick every box — what matters most is passion, leadership, and a commitment to social impact.

You may be:

• Experienced in programme design, coaching, employability, community work, or wellbeing

• Skilled at turning ideas into structured, deliverable services

• A confident communicator who can inspire volunteers, partners, and participants

• Someone who understands the challenges faced by NEET adults — personally or professionally

• A leader who wants to give back to East London and help build a fairer future

Above all, you bring heart, integrity, and a belief that everyone deserves a second chance.

What You Gain

• A senior leadership role in a growing social impact start‑up

• The chance to design an entire programme portfolio from scratch

• Real influence over how adults in East London access support

• Experience in strategy, service design, and charity development

• A meaningful legacy — your work will shape the organisation for years to come

This is an opportunity to build something powerful, purposeful, and deeply needed.

If you’re ready to help us lead change, we’d love to hear from you.

Unlock YOUR Potential: Help us build a future where no one is left behind.

We Need Your Help!

Demand for our support is rising rapidly, and Unlock YOUR Potential is growing faster than our systems can keep up. We’re ready to scale — but we cannot build a strong, sustainable, high‑impact organisation without someone who can bring structure, strategy, and operational excellence to our mission.

We urgently need a leader who believes in empowerment, community, and the power of well‑designed systems to change lives.

Become Our Volunteer Head of Operations / COO and Help Build the Engine of Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential supports NEET adults (18+) across East London to rebuild confidence, access coaching, improve wellbeing, and reconnect with their ambitions. As a start‑up preparing for charity registration, we are building everything from scratch — and we need someone who can turn our vision into a well‑run, well‑organised, high‑quality organisation.

This is not just an operational role. This is your chance to build the entire operational backbone of a future charity.

Your Impact

As our Head of Operations / COO, you will be the architect of how Unlock YOUR Potential functions day to day. Your leadership will shape the systems, processes, and structures that allow us to deliver safe, effective, and life‑changing support.

You will help us:

• Build the operational infrastructure needed for charity registration

• Create systems that support volunteers, coaches, mentors, and programme leads

• Develop processes that ensure smooth, consistent service delivery

• Strengthen safeguarding, data protection, and quality assurance

• Support the Founder and Board with strategic planning and organisational development

• Ensure we grow sustainably, ethically, and with long‑term impact in mind

Your work will directly influence how many adults we can support — and how well we support them.

What You’ll Lead On

• Operational Strategy: Designing the systems and processes that underpin all programmes and services.

• Day‑to‑Day Management: Ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely.

• Safeguarding & Compliance: Working with the Safeguarding Lead and Company Secretary to maintain best practice.

• Quality Assurance: Monitoring service delivery and ensuring high standards across all programmes.

• Volunteer & Team Support: Helping the team stay organised, aligned, and supported.

• Risk Management: Identifying challenges early and building solutions that keep participants safe.

• Organisational Growth: Supporting the Founder in scaling programmes, partnerships, and operations.

This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role — ideal for someone who loves building structure, solving problems, and making things work.

What You Bring

You don’t need to have worked in a charity before — what matters most is leadership, organisation, and a passion for social impact.

You may be:

• Experienced in operations, project management, service delivery, or organisational development

• Skilled at building systems, processes, and workflows

• A natural problem‑solver who thrives in start‑up environments

• Someone who understands the challenges faced by NEET adults or brings lived experience

• A leader who wants to use their skills to build something meaningful for East London

Above all, you bring integrity, clarity, and a commitment to helping people unlock their potential.

What You Gain

• A senior leadership role in a growing social impact start‑up

• The chance to build the operational foundations of a future charity

• Real influence over how adults in East London access life‑changing support

• Experience in organisational strategy, operations, and charity development

• A meaningful legacy — your work will shape how we function for years to come

This is an opportunity to build the engine of an organisation with purpose.

If you’re ready to help us build strong systems for change, we’d love to hear from you.

Unlock YOUR Potential:

Help us build a future where no one is left behind.

Role Purpose

The Deputy Head of Ethics & Research Reporting is a senior volunteer leadership role designed to provide strategic and operational resilience across the department. This role will initially serve as Interim Head of Ethics & Research Reporting during the Head of Department’s leave of absence, assuming full leadership responsibilities. When the Head returns in May, the Deputy will transition into the standard Deputy Head role, continuing to provide leadership continuity, oversight and support.

The Deputy Head works across both the Ethics Team and the Research Reporting Team, ensuring that ethical standards, research integrity and high‑quality reporting are upheld across all departmental activity.

Key Responsibilities

During Interim Headship (until May)

• Provide full strategic and operational leadership for the Ethics & Research Reporting Department.

• Set departmental priorities, oversee planning and ensure alignment with organisational strategy.

• Lead and motivate Senior Managers, Managers and wider departmental volunteers.

• Ensure ethical governance, research integrity and responsible data practices across all projects.

• Oversee departmental performance, reporting regularly to C‑Level leadership and Trustees.

• Maintain oversight of departmental budgets, costs and resource needs in collaboration with relevant teams.

• Ensure GDPR compliance and good data‑handling practices across the department.

• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring safe, ethical and compliant operations.

• Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures and quality standards.

• Ensure accurate, timely reporting and documentation across both Ethics and Research Reporting functions.

After Transition to Deputy Head (from May onwards)

• Support the Head of Department in delivering strategic and operational leadership.

• Provide continuity, stability and leadership resilience across the department.

• Lead delegated strategic initiatives or operational areas as assigned by the Head of Department.

• Share responsibility for departmental planning, performance monitoring and reporting.

• Support Senior Managers and Managers, offering guidance, oversight and problem‑solving support.

• Contribute to departmental policy development, risk management and quality assurance.

• Act as a key point of contact for cross‑departmental collaboration and organisational alignment.

• Step into leadership when required to ensure smooth, uninterrupted departmental operations.

Competency Requirements (Deputy Head)

To succeed in this senior volunteer leadership role, the Deputy Head should demonstrate:

• Strategic leadership capability, with the ability to translate organisational goals into departmental plans.

• Advanced ethical awareness, including deep understanding of research ethics, integrity and responsible data management.

• Clear, confident communication, suitable for volunteers, senior leaders and Trustees.

• Collaborative leadership, fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive departmental culture.

• Professionalism and integrity, modelling fairness, consistency and ethical behaviour.

• Sound judgement and decision‑making, especially in complex or sensitive ethical scenarios.

• Operational oversight skills, including planning, resource management and performance monitoring.

• Risk awareness, with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate ethical, operational and reputational risks.

• Ability to support and develop others, including Senior Managers, Managers and wider volunteers.

• Commitment to GDPR compliance, responsible data handling and good governance practices.

• Adaptability, particularly during the interim leadership period and subsequent transition.

Role Requirements (Deputy Head)

Given the seniority and responsibility of this volunteer role, the following experience is required:

• A PhD is required, along with postdoctoral research experience, or significant academic or practical research experience at an equivalent level, demonstrating advanced expertise in research design, ethics, governance or reporting.

• Substantial experience in research ethics, research governance or research leadership, ideally across multiple projects or teams.

• Experience in strategic planning, departmental oversight or senior‑level decision‑making, whether in a volunteer, academic or professional context.

• A strong track record of ethical decision‑making, particularly in roles where judgement, integrity and risk assessment were central.

• Experience with research reporting, research communication or academic publication processes is highly beneficial.

• A strong interest in ethical governance, research integrity and maintaining high standards across research projects.

• Familiarity with GDPR and responsible data management practices, or willingness to develop this knowledge quickly.

• Experience working with volunteers or mixed‑experience teams is advantageous.

Head of Service (Volunteer Role)

SUNSHINE Charity – Ending Loneliness for Londoners and Beyond

Do you believe no one should feel alone?

At SUNSHINE Charity, we’re a grassroots, volunteer‑powered start‑up building something bold, hopeful, and deeply human — a movement to end loneliness for Londoners and, one day, far beyond. We’re at the very beginning of our journey, and what we build now will shape everything that comes next.

To make this mission real, we need someone exceptional. Someone who can help us design, deliver, and grow the services that will change lives.

We need you!!!

Why This Role Matters

Loneliness is silent, but its impact is loud. It affects mental health, physical wellbeing, confidence, and hope. Every day, thousands of people in our city feel invisible — and SUNSHINE exists to change that.

But meaningful change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through thoughtful, compassionate, well‑designed services that meet people where they are.

As our Head of Service, you will shape the very heart of what SUNSHINE offers. Your leadership will determine how people experience support, connection, and community through us.

You will help someone feel seen again.

What You’ll Lead

This is not just a role — it’s a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.

You will:

• Design and develop SUNSHINE’s core services — from concept to delivery.

• Create a service model that is compassionate, accessible, and grounded in real human need.

• Build the systems, processes, and frameworks that ensure quality, safety, and consistency.

• Work closely with volunteers and partners to bring services to life in a sustainable, scalable way.

• Monitor impact and continuously improve, ensuring our services genuinely reduce loneliness.

• Champion the voice of the people we support, making sure their experiences shape everything we do.

This is a role for someone who sees service design as a powerful tool for human connection.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Cares deeply about people and community.

• Believes in kindness, dignity, and the power of human connection.

• Has experience in service design, service delivery, programme management, or community support.

• Thrives in start‑up environments where creativity, flexibility, and initiative matter.

• Wants to build something that will grow long after the first foundations are laid.

• Is motivated by purpose — by the chance to make a difference that truly matters.

Most importantly, you’re someone who wants to help people feel less alone.

Why Join SUNSHINE?

Because this is your chance to:

• Shape the entire service offering of a brand‑new charity.

• Build impactful, human‑centred services from scratch.

• Work alongside passionate, hopeful, determined people.

• Know that your work directly helps end loneliness.

• Be part of something bigger than all of us.

Your leadership will help someone feel connected again. Your ideas will help someone rediscover hope. Your service model will help someone feel less alone.

We Need You — Now

We are at the beginning of our journey, and our services will be the lifeline that helps us launch. If you’ve ever wanted to use your skills to create real, lasting change, this is the moment.

If your heart is saying “yes,” then you have a heart of gold — and we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short statement about why this role speaks to you. We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Come help us bring SUNSHINE into the lives of those who need it most.

Together, we can end loneliness.

Together, we can bring the sunshine back.

Head of Fundraising (Volunteer Role)

SUNSHINE Charity – Ending Loneliness for Londoners and Beyond

Do you believe no one should feel alone?

At SUNSHINE Charity, we’re a grassroots, volunteer‑powered start‑up building something bold, hopeful, and deeply human — a movement to end loneliness for Londoners and, one day, far beyond. We’re at the very beginning of our journey, and what we build now will shape everything that comes next.

To turn our mission into reality, we need someone extraordinary. Someone who can help us build the financial foundations that will sustain our work for years to come.

We need you!!!

Why This Role Matters

Loneliness is silent, but its impact is loud. It affects mental health, physical wellbeing, confidence, and hope. Every day, thousands of people in our city feel invisible — and SUNSHINE exists to change that.

But to deliver meaningful support, we need resources. To grow our services, we need investment. To reach more people, we need funding.

As our Head of Fundraising, you will help make all of that possible. Your leadership will ensure we have the means to bring connection, warmth, and hope to those who need it most.

Your work will help someone feel less alone.

What You’ll Lead

This is not just a role — it’s a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.

You will:

• Develop and lead SUNSHINE’s fundraising strategy, shaping how we grow and sustain our mission.

• Build relationships with donors, supporters, partners, and funders, creating a community of people who believe in our cause.

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, trusts, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, and individual giving.

• Create compelling fundraising campaigns that inspire generosity and connection.

• Work closely with marketing, service, and volunteer teams to ensure fundraising aligns with our mission and values.

• Build systems and processes that make fundraising ethical, transparent, and sustainable.

• Champion a culture of gratitude, ensuring every supporter feels valued and appreciated.

This is a role for someone who believes fundraising is not just about money — it’s about people, purpose, and possibility.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Loves building relationships and inspiring others to care.

• Believes deeply in kindness, connection, and purpose.

• Has experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development, or community engagement.

• Thrives in start‑up environments where creativity and initiative matter.

• Wants to build something that will grow long after the first foundations are laid.

• Is motivated by purpose — by the chance to make a difference that truly matters.

Most importantly, you’re someone who wants to help create a future where no one feels alone.

Why Join SUNSHINE?

Because this is your chance to:

• Shape the entire fundraising approach of a brand‑new charity.

• Build relationships that directly change lives.

• Work alongside passionate, hopeful, determined people.

• Know that your work helps end loneliness.

• Be part of something bigger than all of us.

Your strategy will help someone find support. Your partnerships will help someone feel connected. Your leadership will help someone feel less alone.

We Need You — Now

We are at the beginning of our journey, and fundraising will be the lifeline that helps us grow. If you’ve ever wanted to use your skills to create real, lasting change, this is the moment.

If your heart is saying “yes,” then you have a heart of gold — and we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short statement about why this role speaks to you. We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Come help us bring SUNSHINE into the lives of those who need it most.

Together, we can end loneliness.

Together, we can bring the sunshine back.