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ABOUT US
The Great Friendship Project is an award-winning organisation tackling loneliness through research-informed community programmes, campaigns, and partnerships.
We design and deliver social interventions that help people build real-world friendships, strengthen social confidence, and rise out of loneliness.
Over the past four years, we have delivered hundreds of community activities, partnered with major brands and public institutions, contributed to national research and policy conversations, and built a highly engaged community of tens of thousands of young adults.
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THE ROLE
We are looking for a new Programmes & Community Coordinator to help turn ambitious ideas into well-run programmes with meaningful impact.
This is a varied, hands-on role at the heart of a growing organisation. Working closely with the Founder and CEO, you will coordinate programmes from planning through to delivery, support our volunteer team and ensure that participants receive a consistently welcoming and well-organised experience.
You will also strengthen the systems and processes behind our work, helping us deliver programmes that are effective, sustainable and capable of growing.
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PROGRAMME DELIVERY
- Programme Coordination - Coordinate the planning and delivery of community programmes, pilots, campaigns and other initiatives
- Delivery Logistics - Manage programme schedules, venues, partners, materials and communications to support smooth delivery
- Participant Experience - Act as a friendly and reliable point of contact for participants and help create welcoming, inclusive and well-organised experiences
- Impact & Improvement - Collect feedback, track participation and outcomes, and identify ways to continually improve our programmes
VOLUNTEER COORDINATION
- Recruitment & Onboarding - Support the recruitment, selection and onboarding of volunteers involved in programme delivery
- Training & Support - Coordinate volunteer training, shadowing, guidance and ongoing development
- Rotas & Communications - Manage volunteer availability, rotas and communications, ensuring people understand their responsibilities and feel supported
SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS
- Planning & Organisation - Maintain clear plans, timelines, schedules and task-management systems across programmes
- Process Development - Build and improve practical processes that strengthen delivery, reduce manual work and prevent important tasks from being missed
- Systems Management - Maintain digital tools, databases, records and shared documentation so that information remains accurate and accessible
- Documentation - Develop templates, guidance and playbooks that support consistent delivery and organisational growth
PARTNERSHIPS & GROWTH
- Partnership Support - Help coordinate relationships with venues, delivery partners and other external organisations
- Fundraising Support - Contribute to funding research, applications, reporting and partnership follow-up
- Campaigns & Growth - Support the delivery of campaigns, stakeholder events and other opportunities to extend our reach and impact
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WHO YOU ARE
- Organised & Reliable - You can manage competing priorities, maintain accurate systems and ensure that tasks, deadlines and follow-ups do not get missed
- People-Focused - You understand how to support volunteers and create welcoming experiences for people from different backgrounds
- Confident Communicator - You can build positive relationships with community members, volunteers, colleagues, partners and other stakeholders
- Problem Solver - You take initiative, respond calmly when plans change and find workable solutions to operational challenges
- Tech-Savvy - You are confident using digital tools and can improve processes to make work clearer, more efficient and easier to manage
- Flexible - You're able to work evenings and weekends to support programme delivery, with Time Off in Lieu provided
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EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIAL
- Experience in an operations, coordination, programme delivery, or project support role with responsibility for outcomes
- Experience managing multiple priorities across people, systems, and deadlines in a small or fast-moving organisation
- Confidence taking ownership, exercising judgement, and working with limited supervision
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EXPERIENCE - DESIRABLE
- Experience in a charity, community, events, or volunteer-led environment
- Experience supporting partnerships, fundraising activity, or grant applications
- Experience working closely with senior leadership or a founder
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BENEFITS
Beyond the opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing social movement, we provide a supportive environment designed to help you thrive personally and professionally.
- Meaningful Work - Play a central role in tackling loneliness and helping people build lasting, real-world friendships
- Flexible Working - Work across home, co-working and community settings, with autonomy around how you structure your week
- Annual Leave - 20 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off, increasing by one day for each completed year of service up to five additional days
- Learning & Development - Receive mentoring and relevant training while developing experience across programme delivery, operations, partnerships and leadership
- Progression Opportunities - Shape a new role designed to develop as the organisation continues to grow
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HOW TO APPLY
Please complete our online application form by Thursday 20th August 2026 at 11pm.
If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact us by email or through the enquiry form on our website.
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The Great Friendship Project is an award-winning non-profit organisation tackling loneliness through campaigns, research and community activities.
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International Nepal Fellowship (INF) is a Christian health and development charity. Since 1952 they have had a huge impact serving the most disadvantaged people and communities in Nepal.
As Nepal’s longest serving international NGO they continue to have ambitious plans. It is an exciting time to join INF as they enter a bold new strategic phase for 2026 to 2031.
The most disadvantaged communities in Nepal face a lack of access to healthcare, often walking for days to their nearest health post, or being unable to afford even basic treatment.
Kopila, who was diagnosed with leprosy several years ago, is a patient at INF’s Green Pastures Hospital in Pokhara, Nepal.
“Whenever I have to come back to Green Pastures I am grateful that all of the treatment is free, and I am happy because everybody there cares for me and loves me.”
We are looking for a Supporter Engagement Officer to join INF’s small, passionate UK team. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with INF’s committed UK supporters who resource and pray for the work of Nepali organisations which support people to overcome the barriers they face due to issues such as disability, poverty, gender or caste.
Please note that this is a full time role, part-time hours will also be considered (a minimum of 30 hours per week).
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As Supporter Engagement Officer you will play a key role in the stewardship of INF supporters. Reporting directly to the Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will support the team to deliver the highest level of supporter engagement.
The main responsibilities will include:
- Creating high-quality content, including prayer resources, to communicate effectively with supporters.
- Managing content for INF’s website, social media and e-marketing campaigns.
- Being a first point of contact, handling supporter enquiries by email and on the phone.
- Timely and appropriate acknowledgment of donations.
- Participating in team prayer and reflection as part of the wider staff team.
The Person
We are looking for a practising Christian, as set out in the occupational requirement for this position.
You must align with the values of INF and be committed to your faith. It is key that prayer is important to you both personally and professionally.
We are looking for someone with the ability, or drive to learn, to write creatively and develop new skills in digital marketing. You must be an adaptable person who thrives within a small team.
Proven experience of engaging with supporters is also vital, as well as exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
As a faith-based Christian charity, it is a genuine occupational requirement for applicants to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith. See the recruitment pack for more details.
Why INF?
INF UK has a small, supportive, connected team where ideas are welcomed and suggestions are encouraged. It is a real privilege to work with INF’s partners in Nepal, and a fantastic opportunity to learn about various projects and their delivery.
There is a genuine culture of learning and a real opportunity for development, especially at a unique phase of the charity’s long history as they work towards a new strategy.
INF places an emphasis on professional development and training to enable you to fulfil your role. They support employees in their desire to further their qualifications and careers, including offering opportunities to undertake training courses and attend conferences or events.
The charity offer agile working for all staff members which includes options for flexible working hours.
The charity’s other benefits include:
- Generous pension plan with employer contribution of 10%
- Option to buy extra annual leave
- Group Life Insurance for all employees
Please note that INF are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. All offers of employment are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory employment screening, a basic DBS Check, and three references satisfactory to INF UK (including one reference from a church leader or someone able to speak to your Christian faith).
If this sounds like the opportunity for the next phase of your career, then apply here, or contact Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons for more information.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief (save where a genuine occupational requirement applies, as set out above), gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join Home-Start Kirklees at a time of growth and development. You’ll play a key role in shaping services that support local families, leading a passionate team and helping ensure children have the best possible start in life. This lead role is fundamental to overseeing all operational delivery of services, managing projects, developing the workforce and partnership engagement.
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families through recruiting and training volunteers to provide family support. Our vision is that families will be safe, healthy and resilient and that children will have the best start in life.
We are currently recruiting for an Operations Lead
Location: Huddersfield Town Centre Office. Partnership work across Kirklees required. Hybrid and flexible working pattern available.
Salary: NJC Scale SCP 29-32 (£39,862 - £42,839 pro rata). Starting salary SCP 29, increasing to SCP 30 after a successful probationary period.
Hours: 37 hours per week (negotiable part-time hours available).
Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance including Birthday leave with one week extra annual leave after 5 years’ service. Well-being support (Employee Assistance Programme). Professional development and travel expenses paid. Free parking at town centre office location.
Family friendly policies.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Home-Start Kirklees at a time of growth and development.
You’ll play a key role in shaping services that support local families, leading a passionate team and helping ensure children have the best possible start in life. This lead role is fundamental to overseeing all operational delivery of services, managing projects, developing the workforce and partnership engagement.
Essential requirements include:
- Good interpersonal, motivational and communication skills
- A passion for working in the voluntary sector and making a difference to families
- Excellent leadership and project management skills
- Experience of developing effective working partnerships with stakeholders
Please contact us for an application pack
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 14th September 2026
Interviews for this post will be held on Thursday 24th September 2026
Please do not send CVs.
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check at enhanced level and barring service check and the receipt of appropriate references.
Home-Start Kirklees is committed to a policy of equality and diversity which respects the identity, rights and value of all individuals. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of children and/or young people in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of children or young people gives cause for concern, Home-Start Kirklees child protection procedures will be followed, alongside implementation of the charity’s disciplinary procedure.
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