Jobs for the Community Development sector

Are you someone who leads from the front? Do you want a role where no two days are the same – one that combines hands-on project delivery, meaningful work with volunteers, and making the evidence count? The South London Mission is looking for a Community Projects & Volunteer Officer to be at the heart of our work.

This is not a desk-bound role. You’ll be packing Brite Box meal kits, running sessions with families and older people, building and leading a committed volunteer team, and producing reports that tell our story to funders and decision-makers. It’s a role for someone equally at home lifting boxes and writing impact reports.

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Yorkshire’s most respected community foundations and help shape the future of giving across Calderdale.

For over 35 years, Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) has connected people who care with causes that matter. We believe local generosity has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities and create opportunities for everyone to thrive.

As an independent charitable funder, we work with individuals, families, businesses and organisations to invest in local charities and community groups tackling some of Calderdale’s biggest challenges. Every year, we distribute more than £2 million in grants to support people and places across the borough. At the same time, we are building our permanent endowment, creating a lasting legacy that will continue supporting local communities for generations to come.

This is what makes CFFC unique. We do not just make a difference today. We create a legacy that will benefit Calderdale in perpetuity.

Following many years of successful leadership from our current Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking an exceptional leader to build on this strong foundation and lead CFFC into its next chapter.

About the role

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring CFFC continues to grow its impact, strengthen partnerships and inspire philanthropy across Calderdale.

You will lead and develop a committed staff team, work closely with Trustees, build trusted relationships with donors, businesses, professional advisers, charities and public sector partners, and ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable, well-governed and ambitious for the future.

You will also act as CFFC’s public ambassador, representing the organisation across Calderdale and beyond, while championing the importance of local giving and community investment.

About you

We are looking for an inspiring and collaborative leader with significant senior leadership experience and the ability to build confidence and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will demonstrate:

Proven strategic leadership and organisational management experience.

Experience of developing successful partnerships, fundraising, income generation or business development.

Strong financial and governance awareness.

Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.

Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams.

A genuine commitment to community impact and the values of the voluntary sector.

You may come from a community foundation, charitable trust, grant-making organisation, charity, public sector, social enterprise or a commercial organisation with a strong social purpose.

What we offer

Salary in excess of £60,000, dependent on experience.

Permanent, full-time position.

Flexible and hybrid working, with a regular presence required in Calderdale.

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional Easter Tuesday leave and office closure over the Christmas period, rising to 25 days after five years’ service.

Employer pension contribution, with details available in the candidate information pack.

The opportunity to lead a respected local foundation with a strong legacy, deep local relationships and ambitious plans for the future.

Closing date: 31 July 2026

First round interviews: Week commencing 17 August 2026

Second round interviews: Week commencing 24 August 2026

CFFC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any adjustments candidates may need during the recruitment process.

If you are an ambitious leader who wants to build on a strong legacy, inspire local philanthropy and help create lasting change for communities across Calderdale, we would love to hear from you.

About Spear Hastings

In Hastings, Spear is partnering with Holy Trinity Hastings Church – Spear Hastings will be a key part of HTH Church’s mission to change the culture of the town by bringing hope to unemployed young people. In joining the Spear Hastings team, you will be part of the social outreach programme at HTH – the ‘Beating Heart of Hastings’.

You would be employed and working from Holy Trinity Hastings (HTH church), where Spear Hastings is a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians.

You are welcome to reach out to the Spear recruitment team to discuss this further before applying.

Key Information:

• Salary: £26,000 FTE
• Part-time, 4 days a week - Monday to Thursday
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer
• The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 4-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms
• Closing date: Wednesday 29th July (we interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate)

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process please let us know.

 Person Specification:

• An active Christian, able to personally represent the values of Spear and HTH Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader.
• A confidence in group facilitation, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques.
• Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education.
• An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to exercise initiative, prioritise workload and work well under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence, and a sense of humour and fun!

Administrative Assistant

Fixed-Term Contract: 6 Months (Maternity Cover)
Full-Time Position

About the Role

Rooted Finance is seeking a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant to join our Operations Team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our day-to-day operations. Working as part of a small and collaborative team, you will provide essential administrative support to the CEO, Board of Trustees, management team and wider organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating meetings, managing diaries, preparing documents, taking minutes, maintaining records, supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, assisting with financial administration and helping to ensure effective office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to senior leaders, including diary management, meeting coordination, agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Support the smooth running of organisational operations, including document management, filing systems, internal communications and office administration.
• Assist with recruitment administration, onboarding and maintaining accurate records.
• Support financial administration, including invoices, expenses, and reporting.
• Maintain office supplies, equipment and operational systems.
• Support compliance, audits, technology management, and the improvement of internal processes.
• Provide general operational support to managers and project teams as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will have strong communication skills, a professional approach and the confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a small and busy team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their administrative and operational experience within the charity sector while making a meaningful contribution to Rooted Finance’s work.

For full details about the role, responsibilities, and application process, please refer to the full Job Pack.

Job Title: Partnership Marketing Officer.

Reporting To: Partner Marketing Manager. 

Salary Range: £30,000 - £34,000.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Location: Hybrid – London. 

Hours/Days per week: 35 working hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. 

About Felix

We bring people together to rescue, repurpose, and share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, turning an environmental problem into a social opportunity.

Together with 16 other independent charities, 26,000 volunteers, and thousands of partners, we are the UK’s food rescue network, supporting 1.5 million people across the country. 

We‘re about fuller plates, fuller communities, and fuller lives. 

Purpose of the Role

Support the delivery of Felix’s partner marketing activity by coordinating campaigns, creating engaging content, managing partner communications, and ensuring smooth collaboration across fundraising, food and produce partnerships, communications, and digital teams.

Reporting into the Partner Marketing Manager, The Partner Marketing Officer will play a key supporting role in bringing partnerships to life through co-branded campaigns, storytelling, and marketing materials that strengthen relationships with corporate partners, increase brand visibility, and demonstrate the impact of Felix’s work.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing marketing team following the launch of our new brand, Felix, and help drive its growth through high-impact partner marketing campaigns.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, creative, collaborative, and passionate about using marketing to support meaningful social impact.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring campaigns are delivered smoothly, creatively, accurately, and in line with brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign and Partner Marketing Support

• Coordinate day-to-day delivery of partner marketing activity across key corporate partnerships, food, produce, fundraising ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Manage campaign timelines, approvals, and incoming requests to ensure smooth delivery
• Support the development of messaging frameworks and partnership communications tailored to different partner audiences and regional requirements.
• Coordinate with external agencies, freelancers, and internal stakeholders to deliver campaign assets, video content, and partnership materials.
• Coordinate filming and photography, including briefing and overseeing shoots
• Assist with the creation and rollout of co-branded marketing campaigns with corporate and food partners. 
• Help maintain consistency across all partner communications in line with Felix’s brand guidelines and messaging. 
• Support seasonal campaigns, awareness moments, and key partnership activations. 
• Assist in managing marketing requests from internal stakeholders and external partners.

Content Creation and Storytelling

• Develop partner marketing briefs and supporting assets for use across email, social media, digital, and campaign activity, working closely with the External Affairs teams who lead channel delivery. 
• Work collaboratively with the Content and Case Studies team and frontline charities to help shape capture and steer the development of impact stories, testimonials, and partner content that showcase the value of partner support. 
• Support the Brand, Communications, and Digital teams in producing partner-facing content and campaign assets. 
• Assist with briefing freelancers, designers, agencies, and video production suppliers where required. 
• Help coordinate the development of toolkits and co-branded materials for partners.
• Support the adaptation of content and messaging for regional and partner-specific audiences.

Internal Collaboration

• Act as a day-to-day contact for internal teams on partner marketing activity. 
• Support collaboration between the Food, Fundraising, Produce and External Affairs team to ensure joined-up delivery. 
• Coordinate internal approvals for marketing assets and communications. 
• Maintain organised records of campaign assets, partner materials, and marketing plans. 
• Contribute ideas and insights to improve partner engagement and campaign effectiveness.

Partner Relationship Support and Reporting

• Provide responsive and professional support to external partners on marketing-related requests. 
• Assist with campaign reporting, monitoring engagement and performance metrics. 
• Help gather campaign results, case studies, and impact data for internal reporting and partner stewardship. 
• Support budget tracking and administrative processes for partner marketing activity. 
• Monitor marketing activity and identify opportunities to increase partner visibility and engagement.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, external agencies, and corporate partners to support seamless campaign delivery.
• Champion brand consistency, ensuring accurate use of messaging, tone of voice, and visual identity

Essential

• Experience in a marketing, partnerships, communications, fundraising or fmcg support role.
• Strong written communication and copywriting skills and proofreading ability
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience supporting marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to follow and impose brand guidelines, with a commitment to quality control
• Confident working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple partner accounts and priorities concurrently
• Passion for Felix’s mission and values. 

Recruitment timeline

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.

We are looking for passionate practitioners to provide proactive support to individuals impacted by gambling harms. As part of our team you will deliver and develop our offer of gambling support and play a key role in engaging and inspiring a range of diverse communities.

Facilitate referrals, provide advice / guidance, assessment, brief and structured interventions, and group programmes to individuals experiencing difficulties with gambling.

“If you have experience working in the Drug & Alcohol, Mental Health or Supported Housing sectors, we recognise that you bring valuable transferable skills that can be effectively applied to supporting those experiencing Gambling Harms.”

We have roles available in the North East and Yorkshire & Humber regions.

North East: Focus on support for adults, working peripatetically across the North East and including travel to the service’s Gambling Hub in Sunderland.

Yorkshire & Humber: Focus on support for young poeple 16-24,working peripatetically within the community in Yorkshire & Humber.

Do you have?

• A professional Diploma (Level 4) or equivalent in a relevant field e.g. Health and Social Care, Counselling, Psychology.
• Experience of providing 1-1 or group support in a community setting.
• A passion for developing and delivering quality community services, working in partnership to develop reciprocal relationships with other services and organisations.

If so, we want to hear from you!

NECA offers;

As a local charity, we provide purposeful work complemented by a comprehensive induction and onboarding program. To support your professional growth, you will have access to Skills for Health training, alongside the following employee benefits;

• Enjoy a 35-hour work week (full time).
• Hybrid working.
• Flexibility in start/finish times.
• Free Staff Parking.
• Scottish Widows pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 24/7 digital wellbeing platform with gym and wellness studio.
• BenefitHub retail & lifestyle discounts + Eligibility for charity worker discounts.
• Two times death-in-service benefit.
• Access to PayCare healthcare cash plan.
• 4.8 weeks of annual leave (rising to 6 after a year) plus bank holidays.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgmental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

Crisis Café / Helpline Coordinator (Mental Health)
Reference: 372
Responsible to: Crisis Café Team Leader
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week / 4 evenings per week
Work pattern: 17:30pm – 01:30am, worked across a 7-day flexible rota (including some weekends)
Salary: £28,850, increased to £29,400 following successful probation, pro rata
Working Base(s): Watford Crisis Café (with expectation to travel to other sites where necessary, with mileage paid when not working at home base)

About the Role

Alongside other Crisis Cafe/Helpline Coordinators, you will be a key member of the Crisis team, providing effective operational leadership delivering the Nightlight Crisis Café and Helpline Service.

You will ensure the delivery and development of quality crisis support services and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values throughout the provision. You will provide management support to Crisis Café/Helpline Mental Health Support Workers and volunteers and support the Crisis Café Team Leads in ensuring practice within the service is safe, effective and person-centred.

About the Service

Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Nightlight Service (Cafés, Helpline, 24/7 Crisis House, A&E Liaison service and Daylight provision) is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention, and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways.

We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our Helpline, Cafes and 24/7 Crisis House. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary. As a member of our diverse team, you will work closely with service users in crisis, by using a person-centred approach to ensure that everyone is supported with dignity and respect. By honouring the individual experience of each service user, we are able to respect their autonomy as well as encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery.

The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s (HMN) Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Services are:

• To improve the mental and emotional wellbeing of people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.
• To provide 24/7 support for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
• To increase early access to help for people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to other services provided by HMN and other third sector and statutory providers.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• To provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis to support better outcomes and reduce the demand on statutory crisis services and emergency services.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Closing date for applications is Monday 20th July 2026.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 27th July 2026 at Watford Wellbeing Centre.
N.B: Please quote reference number 372 when completing your application for this role.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.

No agencies please.

Salary: circa £60k, pro rata for part time

Sobus is seeking an experienced Transformation Lead to guide a strategic review and organisational transformation programme during a pivotal period of change. Working directly with the Board of Trustees, you will assess future options, develop a sustainable operating model, strengthen partnerships, and create a clear roadmap for the organisation's future.

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant senior leadership and change management experience
• A proven track record of organisational transformation
• Strong strategic, financial and stakeholder management skills
• Experience developing sustainable business and operating models
• The ability to lead confidently through change and and uncertainty

Important Contract Information

This is a specific, time-limited transformation role with defined deliverables. While a short extension may be considered if required, there is no expectation that the successful candidate will remain employed by Sobus beyond the end of the contract. The role is being recruited to deliver a transformation programme, not to fill a permanent position.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter setting out how you meet the person specifications for this role our CEO, Sue Spiller.

Sobus welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

Make a difference in Luton, Bedfordshire and Central Bedfordshire.

Recovery Lounge Manager
Reference: 665
Reporting to: Operational Crisis Services Manager
Location: Mind BLMK HQ, Flitwick (As Needed) with travel expected to Bedford, Biggleswade, Luton & Leighton Buzzard sites up to 5 nights per week (rota to be managed by line manager as per business need).
Contract type: Permanent
Contracted hours: 35.25 per week
Work Pattern: Evening-focused work (5pm–11pm)
Salary: £28,581.08 per annum, actual for 35.25 hours per week (£30,000 per annum, F.T.E)

This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role at the heart of crisis prevention across Luton, Central Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire. You will oversee the Recovery Lounge at a variety of locations (Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford, and Biggleswade), guiding teams to deliver safe, responsive, and person-centred support in partnership with our stakeholders.

You will be a visible, motivating manager, supporting your team on the ground, building strong partnerships, and ensuring every service user who walks through the door feels heard, supported, and empowered to manage the challenges they present with.

About Us:

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

About the Recovery Lounge Service:

Between 5pm and 11pm, when many services close, managing mental health challenges can become more difficult, this is where our Recovery Lounges come in. The Recovery Lounges offer immediate, open access support, providing a compassionate, and non-judgmental space for people experiencing mental distress. With no appointment necessary, service users can access a community built on prevention and crisis support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Managing Recovery Lounges

• Manage the delivery of a high-quality, responsive Recovery Lounge service across multiple sites
• Support individuals in distress—preventing escalation, de-escalating crisis, and promoting recovery
• Carry out assessments and provide 1:1 support when needed
• Ensure seamless pathways within statutory and crisis services

Inspire and Empower Your Team

• Lead, support, and develop a team of staff and volunteers across multiple sites
• Create a positive, supportive culture where people thrive
• Manage rotas, ensure safe staffing levels, and step in when needed
• Deliver regular supervision, guidance, and development opportunities

Business Quality, Safety & Impact

• Champion best practice in safeguarding, health & safety, and service delivery
• Monitor performance, outcomes, and service data to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with organisational standards and contract requirements

Build Community Connections

• Act as a spokesperson for the service
• Develop partnerships with local organisations and community groups
• Strengthen pathways and signposting options for service users

What Makes This Role Different

This isn’t a 9–5 management role. It’s flexible, fast-paced, dynamic and deeply rewarding.

• Evening-focused work (5pm–11pm) when your impact is greatest
• Hybrid leadership—on-site, in the community, and at HQ in Flitwick
• Direct impact supporting people in local communities

About You

You will ideally be an experienced, compassionate leader who thrives in dynamic environments. You bring both structure and empathy to the role, to support people in crisis while leading teams with confidence.

You’ll likely have:

• Experience leading teams such as a service manager role and delivering frontline services in crisis management
• A strong background in mental health support and assessing need
• The ability to build relationships across organisations and communities
• Confidence working in fast-paced, emotionally complex situations
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset to manage a fast-paced service working alongside NHS colleagues, CMHT, MHLT, A&E, Ambulance and Police Services

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Optional Health Plan
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Wednesday 22nd July
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.
Start date: ASAP

Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Service Manager, Service Lead, Team Leader, Mental Health Manager, Recovery Manager, Crisis Café Manager, Sanctuary Manager.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and actively promote equality, diversity and fairness. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background or circumstances.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Digital Service Manager

We are seeking an experienced Digital Service Manager to lead the delivery, governance and improvement of high-volume digital services that support democratic participation.

Position: Digital Service Manager
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum (FTE)
Location: Remote, UK based
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 7 August 2026

About the Role

mySociety is looking for a Digital Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day running and development of its online services, including WhatDoTheyKnow, FixMyStreet, TheyWorkForYou and WriteToThem.

This is a varied role combining operational service management, user support, governance, risk management and continuous improvement. You will ensure services run effectively, support users, manage complex issues and work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders to improve digital services that create meaningful social impact.

Key responsibilities include:

· Managing complex and high-volume digital services, ensuring excellent user support

· Overseeing escalations, priority cases and rights-based requests including GDPR related matters

· Maintaining policies, processes and governance standards across services

· Managing service risk, reporting and compliance with relevant legislation

· Identifying opportunities to improve user experience and service delivery

· Supporting and developing a User Support Officer and working alongside volunteers

You will join a fully remote, digital-first team, with opportunities to meet colleagues face to face at quarterly team meetings.

About You

You will have experience managing complex digital services and the ability to make effective decisions in fast-moving environments.

You will bring:

· Experience managing user-focused digital services

· Strong understanding of GDPR and information rights requests

· Knowledge or experience of Freedom of Information, media law or online community moderation

· Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills

· Experience improving processes and delivering high-quality services

· The ability to work effectively within a remote and geographically distributed team

You will be proactive, collaborative and passionate about using technology to improve access, participation and positive change.

About the Organisation

mySociety is a small, purposeful charity creating and running digital services that break down barriers to democratic participation. Through its platforms, the organisation helps people access information, engage with decision makers and take action on issues that matter.

The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive team and welcomes applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Digital Product Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Digital Operations Manager, User Support Manager, Digital Services Lead, Product Operations Manager, Digital Programme Manager.

Job Advert 

Engagement Manager  

24 1/2hours per week (fixed-term contract for 12 months) 
Job Ref: V 581
Hours/Days per week: 3.5 days per week – (Flexible days/hours) 
Salary: £17,937.50 plus attractive employee benefits package 
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased with extensive travel across Cardiff 
Closing date: 21st July 2026 

Full UK driving licence essential 

Interview date and Location:

Online Teams (time and date to be confirmed). 

Volunteering Matters  

We believe volunteering is an act of optimism. A quiet rebellion against the idea that one person can’t make. a difference 

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. 

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. 

We work with 12,000+ volunteers across 85+ programmes, to enable a better life for more than 115,000 people. 

SAFE Cardiff  

SAFE in the City is a pilot project that brings our award-winning SAFE project to the City of Cardiff area. Funded by the Moondance Foundation and the Baily Thomas Charitable Fund, SAFE (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) is a project that empowers young people with learning disabilities a peer-led environment. It aims to improve the knowledge of topics relating to healthy relationships and sexual health, mate crime, and internet safety. It focuses on young people aged 16-35 with additional learning needs in addition to offering support to their families. 

SAFE is facilitated with peer-led workshops. The aim of this project is to empower young people with additional learning needs to lead the conversation and education around their own relationships improving knowledge and awareness of these topics for our beneficiaries of this project. 

Job purpose 

The successful candidate will deliver a pilot project, taking our SAFE project to Cardiff. You’ll be responsible for forging new connections and seeking opportunities in the area to deliver our SAFE workshops, encouraging the participation of volunteers wherever possible. The role will involve workshop delivery as well as volunteer recruitment and management. Working alongside an existing colleague in Gwent, you’ll develop and consolidate our workshop materials, to ensure that they’re meeting the needs of the young people participating.

Key Duties: 

1. Deliver SAFE workshops throughout the Cardiff area, involving volunteers in delivery where possible. 

1. Recruit, interview, induct, train and support volunteers.

1. Work closely with our SAFE project in Gwent to manage referrals into the project, updating on progress and plans in the process.

1. Develop and update workshop materials and activities to meet new challenges, in conjunction with SAFE colleagues in Gwent. 

1. Management of the matching/placement of volunteers, risk assessing the volunteers and planned activities, and monitoring and supporting the match throughout.

1. Maintain good record keeping, ensuring that evidence and impact data is collected so that we can monitor progress against outcomes. 

1. Promote the project through a range of techniques, instigating interest in volunteering and encouraging engagement.

1. Maintain effective relationships with volunteers, beneficiaries, colleagues and project partners.

1. Prepare reports with your senior project manager based on agreed outputs and targets.

1. Risk assess all activities, ensuring that they are regularly reviewed and amended if circumstances change.

1. Contribute to joint working and teamwork across Volunteering Matters and the SAFE team.

Experience/Skills and attributes:  

1. Knowledge of social care and/or third sector service provision, and the support networks and services available in Cardiff.

1. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, and a good understanding of how best to support learning. 

1. A calm and collected demeanour, with the ability to engage and support beneficiaries.

1. An experienced facilitator with the ability to engage in good conversation with beneficiaries, whilst actively assessing risks and solutions.

1. Experience working in partnership with other agencies.

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

1. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload and work under pressure and to deadlines.

1. Ability to assess risk and carry out risk assessments. (training given) 

1. Evidence of good administrative and IT skills and the ability to maintain project monitoring, administrative and financial records.

1. Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

1. Understanding of and commitment to Data Protection and confidentiality.

Desirables:  

Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn. Have a full UK driving licence 

Qualifications:  

Relevant experience and values alignment are more important for this role than specific qualifications.

Location: This role is home-based and will involve extensive travel across Cardiff. For this reason, we require the post holder to have a full driving licence with use of their own car. The postholders will require good internet access to enable remote working and a suitable home office space. IT equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.

Our Values & Way of Working: 

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward. 

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role. 

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 “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application. 

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.  

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. We are also open to discuss 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 6 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.    

To Apply  

Rheolwr Ymgysylltu  

17.5 awr y wythnosol (cytyundeb cyfnod penodol am 12 mis) 

Lleoliad: Caerdydd 

Rheoli gan: Arweinydd Rhanbarthol i Gymru 

Teulu swydd: 3 - £17,937.50 

Volunteering Matters 

Dylai pawb yn y DU derbyn y cyfle i lwyddo. Felly, yr ydym yn dod a phobl i’w gilydd i oresgyn nifer o faterion mwyaf cymhleth trwy’r pŵer o wirfoddoli.

Yr ydym yn gweithio efo cymunedau i oresgyn adfyd, taclo iselder ac unigrwydd cymdeithasol, gwellhau iechyd, datblygu sgiliau a chyfleodd i sicrhau mae gan bobl ifanc yr allu i arwain newid. Oherwydd yr ydym yn elusen wladol, mae gennyn ni'r gallu i weithio i raddfeydd mwyach wrth rannu ein harbenigeddau ac adeiladu partneriaethau i achosi ardrawiad positif.

Yr ydym yn trawsffurfio adnabyddiaeth ac egni lleol mewn i weithrediadau a chynnydd wrth alluogi cymunedau cryf i greu dyfodol gwell i bawb. 

SAFE Caerdydd 

Mae SAFE Caerdydd yn brosiect newydd i weld ein prosiect a enillir sawl wobr, SAFE, mewn Caerdydd. Efo wobr ariannol gan y Moondance Foundation a Baily Thomas Charitable Fund, mae SAFE (Adnabyddiaeth Diogelwch i Bawb (Safety Awareness for Everyone)) yn brosiect sy’n grymuso pobl ifanc mewn amgylchoedd dan arweiniad cyfoedion. Maent yn anelu i wella adnabyddiaeth topigau megis perthnasoedd personol iach, iechyd rhywiol, mate crime, a diogelwch wrth ddefnyddio’r we. Mae’r prosiect yn ffocysu ar bob ifanc efo anableddau dysgu yn ogystal i gefnogi eu teuluoedd. 

Caiff SAFE ei hwyluso drwy weithdai dan arweiniad cyfoedion. Amgen y prosiect yw grymuso pobl ifanc efo anableddau dysgu i arwain y sgwrs a’r addysg sy’n cwmpasu eu perthnasoedd, a gwella ei adnabyddiaeth a dealltwriaeth o dopigau diogelwch. 

Dyletswyddau Allweddol:  

1. Traddodi gweithdai SAFE mewn Caerdydd wrth gefnogi gwirfoddolwyr lle mae’n bosib.

1. Recriwtio, cyfweld, anwytho, hyfforddi a chefnogi gwirfoddolwyr.

1. Gweithio yn agos efo ein prosiect SAFE mewn Gwent i reoli cyfeiriadau i’r prosiect wrth ddiweddaru ar gynllun i gyflawni’r prosiect.

1. Datblygu a diweddaru deunyddiau gweithdy a gweithgareddau i oresgyn sialensiau newydd wrth weithio efo’r prosiect mewn Gwent.

1. Rheoli prosesau i matsio gwirfoddolwr, a’u hasesiadau risg am weithgareddau gwirfoddol, i gynnwys trefniadau diogelu, a’i adolygu’n rheolaidd.

1. Cadw cofnodion da wrth sicrhau i gasglu tystiolaeth a data ardrawiad i alluogi ni i fesur ein cynnydd y erbyn deilliannau.

1. Hysbysebu’r prosiect wrth ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o dechnegau i ysgogi diddordeb mewn gwirfoddoli ac i hybi ymgysylltiad cymunedol.

1. Cynnal perthnasau effeithio efo hapddalwyr a phartneriaid y prosiect o ddydd-i-ddydd. 

1. Paratoi adroddiadau wedi’i seilio ar dargedau ac allbynnau, i’r Rheolwr Prosiect.

1. Chwarae rôl actif mewn nodi a datblygu busnes newydd i’r elusen.

1. Cyfrannu i waith tîm ar draws Volunteering Matters. 

Profiad/sgiliau a Phriodoleddau: 

1. Profiad a dealltwriaeth o weithio efo’r sector gofal cymdeithasol a’r drydydd sector, a’r gwasanaethau a rhwydweithiau cefnogol mewn Caerdydd.

1. Profiad o weithio efo pobl efo anableddau dysgu, a dealltwriaeth o hybi ddysgu mewn amgylchoedd dan arweiniad cyfoedion. 

1. Hwylusydd profiadol efo’r gallu i ymgysylltu mewn sgyrsiau pwrpasol efo buddiolwyr, wrth asesu risgiau a datrysiadau’n gyson. Profiad o weithio mewn partneriaeth efo asiantaethau eraill.

1. Sgiliau cyfathrebu ac ysgrifennu rhagorol.

1. Sgiliau hunan-drefnu rhagorol, ynghyd a’r gallu i flaenoriaethu llwyth gwaith heriol a gweithio dan bwysau i gwrdd â therfynau amser. 

1. Gallu i asesu risg a gweithredu asesiadau risg. 

1. Tystiolaeth o sgiliau gweinyddol a TGCh da ynghyd a’r gallu i gynnal anghenion monitro y prosiect; megis cofnodion gweinyddol ac ariannol.

1. Dealltwriaeth o, ac ymrwymiad i, cydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant 

1. Dealltwriaeth o, ac ymrwymiad i, Diogelu Data a chyfrinachedd.

Galluoedd Dymunol: 

Y gallu i siarad Cymraeg, neu’r parodrwydd i ddysgu. 

Cymwysterau: 

Mae profiad perthnasol ac aliniad i’n gwerthoedd yn mwyaf bwysig i’r rôl hon na cymwysterau sbesiffig.

Lleoliad:

Mi fydd y rôl yn seilio o’r cartref, ac mi fydd yna ddisgwyl i’r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus teithio ar draws Caerdydd. Mi fydd yna angen am fynediad da i’r rhyngrwyd i alluogi gweithio o bell, a lle i weithio addas yn y cartref. Caiff offer TG a’i isadeiledd eu cyflenwi gan Volunteering Matters. 

Ein gwerthoedd a dull gweithio 

Mewn popeth yr ydym yn gwneud fel elusen, yr ydym yn ymgrymu agwedd o “Rhyddid efo Fframwaith” a chawn ein harwain gan ein gwerthoedd: i fod yn rymusol, cynhwysol, tosturiol, positif a didwyll. 

Cydraddoldeb a chynhwysiant. 

Mae Volunteering Matters yn estyn croeso i bob ymgeisydd, ac yr ydym yn awyddus i sicrhau mae ei’n dîm yn adlewyrchu amrywiaeth y DU a’r cymunedau yr ydym yn gweithio mewn. Yr ydym yn annog ceisiadau o bobl efo anableddau, pobl LHDT, pobl efo cefndiroedd Du, Asiaidd a Lleiafrifoedd Cenhedlig, ynghyd ac ymgeisydd efo unrhyw nodwedd warchodedig ac o grwpiau difreintiedig.

Addasiadau hyderus a resymol a ran anableddau 

Yr ydym yn gwarantu i gyfweli unrhyw berson efo anabledd sydd efo cais sy’n bodloni’r safon ofynnol am y rôl. Mewn eich cais, darparwch dystiolaeth sy’n adlewyrchu eich cymhwysedd yn erbyn yr adran “Profiad/sgiliau a phriodoleddau” yn y disgrifiad swydd hwn. 

I gael eich ystyried am gyfweliad gwarantedig, neu i drafod unrhyw addasiad rhesymol i’r proses ceisio. 

Yr ydym wedi ymrwymo i’r addewidion canlynon sy’n cwmpasu ein proses recriwtio a dewis a’i methodoleg: The Promise (Yr Alban), Show the Salary, a Salary History.

Mae’r rôl hon yn amodol ar wiriad DBS manylach.  

I geisio,

1) Lawrlwythwch ein ffurflen ceisio 

2) Lawrlwythwch ein ffurflen i fonitro ein recriwtiaid 

Caiff y disgrifiad swydd hwn ei greu efo’r bwriad i gynnwys graddfa eang o ddyletswyddau ac anghenion. Nid yw’n drwyadl neu’n anghynhwysol, a thra byddwn yn disgwyl rhai amrywiadau, byddant ar lefel addas i’r rôl hon. 

The post is:

Hours - 35 per week

Salary - £25,883 + 5% pension contribution p.a.

Based in - Truro, covering Cornwall.

Start date - August 2026.

Holiday - 28 days a year including public holidays (basic entitlement rising 1 day per year up to 5 years service)

The purpose of the role is to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, LGBTQ+-affirming domestic abuse support across crisis advocacy and recovery pathways, enabling survivors to access safety, protection, healing and longer-term stability.
The postholder will provide:

• Risk-led Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) for LGBTQ+ survivors experiencing domestic abuse, and
• Recovery-focused emotional and wellbeing support for LGBTQ+ survivors who are post-crisis and rebuilding their lives.

The role recognises that LGBTQ+ survivors face additional barriers to disclosure, safety and access to support, including discrimination, minority stress, fear of services and exclusion, and requires culturally competent, inclusive and anti-oppressive practice throughout.

Interested? Pop along to the Work For Us page on our website where you will find the Application Form and Job Description:

The Operations and Administration Manager is essential to Kalayaan’s team and to our ability to transform the lives of our clients. The role offers and opportunity to use and build skills across a range of areas with a high degree of responsibility, working with a talented and committed team. 

We have seven staff, three freelance or contract staff and 12 volunteers; four of our staff work full-time.  We are looking for a capable, positive and motivated problem solver with the experience to manage a broad range of tasks and responsibilities.

This is an exciting time to join Kalayaan in an operational and administrative role, with a range of operational change projects underway, a new database being rolled out, office redecoration about to start, and a new website ready for launch in July.

Finance Director

Hours of work 30 hrs / 4 days per week, permanent contract

Based Newhaven, with some hybrid working available after completing induction

Starting Salary £60K per annum pro rata

Are you an experienced senior level finance decision maker with broad cross sector knowledge, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and wants to use your skills to support a community facing organisation? If so, we would welcome your interest and application!

You will be a qualified accountant, with an understanding of the complexities of working within the 3rd sector funding framework.  With responsibility for providing expert strategic financial advice and professional input right across the organisation, you will ensure the finances of the Charity run smoothly and efficiently.  You will consider the wider internal and external factors presented to you by our internal knowledge experts alongside the financial position in order to support the delivery of the services and enterprises, which fulfil the organisation’s mission and values.

You will also provide effective leadership and direction of the well-regarded finance team with a person-centred approach.

Providing sound financial, contract & risk management advice and ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and audit requirements, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the charity as an active member of our Senior Management Team.

We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay per year for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!

Interviews will be held in Newhaven.

Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 19th July 2026

1st stage interviews:  Wednesday 29th  July 2026 / 2nd stage interviews: w/c Monday 3rd August 2026

 For the job description and to apply, please visit the website

Completed application forms can be sent to HR

 You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team, and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the CEO or current FD.

SCDA includes: Employability; Community Advice and Wellbeing; Community Development & Health

Registered Charity Number: 1094905

Company Limited by Guarantee: 3387617