Jobs for the Community Development sector

Deputy Manager – Localities
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week
Salary: £29,003 – £31,214 per annum FTE (£23,515.94 – £25,308.64 per annum for 30 hours per week) salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge
Contract: Permanent
Location base: Abingdon Hub, South Oxon and Vale of White Horse. (Some minimal WFH options may be available in agreement with the manager. This role is primarily site based). 

Who we are, and what we do

We’re Oxfordshire Mind, the mental health charity, operating across Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.

Our passionate employees and dedicated volunteers are helping people with mental health issues find somewhere to turn for advice, information, and support.

We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health issue gets both support and respect.

About the Role and the Service

The Localities Service provides holistic wellbeing support to anyone in Oxfordshire experiencing a mental health issue or poor mental wellbeing, empowering people in their own recovery.  They offer an initial Advice and Guidance session to help people identify their wellbeing support needs and signpost to a wide range of services available within Oxfordshire Mind and in the local community. They offer a broad range of peer support groups to our enhanced cohort and short courses and workshops to enable people to learn tools and strategies to improve their wellbeing.

The Deputy Manager – Localities will support the Oxfordshire Wellbeing Manager to ensure effective delivery of high-quality locality-based services for people experiencing mental health issues in Oxfordshire. Providing some direct support to service users through Advice and Guidance sessions, short courses, workshops and peer support groups as well as providing management support to the team.

About You

We are currently looking to recruit a Deputy Manager – Localities and would really welcome applications for it.

We would really like to know how your skills and experience match our requirements. If you feel they do, please tell us how you meet the below requirements:

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, mental health services and the needs of people living with mental health problems
• Knowledge of good practice in safeguarding Children and Adults
• Experience of leading or supervising others
• Experience of managing risk
• Experience of working in a demanding environment
• Experience of working as part of a team and communicating effectively
• Experience of working with individuals/groups, enabling them to identify their own goals to support personal wellbeing and recovery, and helping them to pursue these.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Self-awareness and ability to reflect and learn from own experiences and those of others
• Effective organisational, planning, administrative and IT skills
• Demonstrating professional approach and boundaries in all situations
• Ability to hold clear boundaries
• Knowledge/Understanding of our values

Closing date: Sunday 16th August 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday 17th August 2026
Interview date: 25th and 26th August 2026
Interview location: In person interviews at Osney Mead

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.

Please ensure that you match your skills and experience against the above and provide details and evidence of this in your application. If you don't provide this you may not be shortlisted for the role.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applications.

Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.

No agencies please.

We are looking for an Events Coordinator to develop and deliver our programme of Arts and Crafts workshops and events. You will be based from our Refresh shop in High Wycombe, where we sell donated surplus and unwanted arts and crafts materials, including fabrics, textiles, wools, haberdashery, papers, paints, foils, and many more items to support all types of crafting.

You will be instrumental in building a programme of events around the materials donated to us. Our aim is to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Create, whilst building a community of crafters where people share, repair, make & create, teach & learn, providing easy alternatives to buying new, reducing waste and carbon, through the circular economy.

This is a new part-time role (18-21 hours), fixed term for three years and we are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in event planning or similar.

The Refresh shop is run by Wycombe Environment Centre, a registered charity established in 2001 running a number of projects.

To apply please click on the redirect button.

Applications should include a covering letter and CV.

Closing date: Friday 7th August 2026.

Interviews will take place in High Wycombe on 10th and 11th August.

This is an exciting opportunity for a community engagement professional who wants to help tackle fuel poverty, reduce energy-related inequality and support a more inclusive, sustainable future.

As Outreach Officer, you will work with a diverse and supportive team to strengthen access to Selce’s energy advice services across Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley and Bexley. You will plan, deliver and adapt outreach activity that engages voluntary sector organisations, frontline workers and residents who are in, or at risk of, fuel poverty. This will include workshops, pop-up events, community publicity and the development of strong referral networks across South East London

The Role:

· Work closely with the Energy Advice and Outreach teams to deliver a joined-up approach to community engagement.

· Plan, organise and deliver energy advice workshops, pop-up stalls, energy cafés and other community-based events.

· Build and maintain strong referral pathways with voluntary, community and public sector organisations, and train frontline workers to identify and refer residents who may benefit from Selce’s support.

· Develop positive partnerships with community centres, local organisations and other stakeholders to reach residents who are in, or at risk of, fuel poverty.

· Keep local organisations and residents informed about Selce’s services through newsletters, direct contact and community-level publicity.

· Maintain constructive relationships with funders, partners and key stakeholders, representing Selce professionally at public-facing events.

· Carry out other duties within the scope of the role and support wider organisational priorities where required.

Person specification

Essential skills, experience and qualities

· Experience of community engagement, outreach, participation or partnership work, ideally with voluntary, community or public sector organisations.

· Confidence delivering workshops, presentations, pop-up stalls or other public-facing activities for a range of audiences.

· Ability to build trusted relationships with community organisations, frontline workers, residents and local partners.

· Understanding of the barriers that can prevent people from accessing advice or support, particularly people experiencing fuel poverty, financial pressure or other forms of disadvantage.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for residents, partner organisations and frontline workers.

· Good organisational skills, including the ability to plan events, coordinate activity, keep accurate records and follow up referrals or partnership actions.

· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also managing your own workload and priorities.

· A flexible, positive and practical approach to solving problems and responding to changing project needs.

· Good attention to detail and understanding of confidentiality, data protection and consent when working with residents, partners and publicity materials.

· Confident user of Microsoft Office and willing to learn new digital systems used for service delivery, monitoring and reporting.

· Commitment to Selce’s aims of tackling fuel poverty, reducing inequality and supporting a fairer, greener energy system.

Desirable skills, experience and knowledge

· Knowledge of domestic energy efficiency, fuel poverty, retrofit, community energy or related advice services.

· Experience giving energy advice or supporting residents with energy, housing, financial inclusion, welfare or cost-of-living issues.

· An energy advice qualification, such as NEA Level 3, or willingness to work towards relevant accreditation.

· Experience using CRM systems or similar tools to record referrals, monitor activity and support project reporting.

· Experience producing newsletters, social media content, flyers or other communications to promote services and engage communities.

· Experience coordinating volunteers, community champions or peer-led outreach activity.

· Good influencing or negotiation skills, with the ability to work constructively with funders, partners and other stakeholders.

· Ability to communicate in another community language spoken locally.

About South East London Community Energy

South East London Community Energy (Selce) was founded in 2014 by people in Greenwich and Lewisham who wanted to help create a clean, fair and affordable energy future.

Over the past decade, we have developed projects that tackle inequality, reduce carbon emissions and support communities at different points in the energy system.

To date, we have built 12 solar arrays on community buildings in South East London and helped 11 buildings improve the efficiency of their lighting systems. We are also developing new share offers to support further lighting upgrades and solar installations on community buildings.

We have supported well over 4,000 households with their energy bills and are now helping homeowners make their homes more energy efficient through the Love Lofts and Future Fit Homes pilot programmes.

About Our Energy Advice Services

Almost one in ten households cannot afford to heat their homes adequately. Our energy advice team provides practical, impartial support to households struggling with fuel bills. This includes advice on reducing energy costs, accessing discounts and grants, changing energy use, fitting small energy-saving measures such as low-energy light bulbs and draught proofing, and securing funded home improvements such as loft or cavity wall insulation and heating upgrades.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave (pro rata)
4% employer pension contribution
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for agreed evening and weekend work

This role combines direct energy advice for residents with day-to-day team leadership. It would suit an experienced advisor who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support colleagues and help maintain high standards across Selce’s award winning energy advice services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practical, compassionate community professional who wants to help households reduce energy costs, improve comfort at home and build resilience during a challenging time for many residents. Trusted, face-to-face advice in people’s homes is central to the role, particularly for households at risk of fuel poverty who may need impartial support to access the help available to them.

As an experienced Home Energy Advisor, you will carry out home visits across Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley and Bexley, as well as providing advice by telephone and at community events. You will tailor practical support to each household, helping residents use energy more efficiently, reduce bills where possible, and keep their homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

You will be a confident communicator and empathetic listener, able to understand the specific challenges faced by vulnerable households and respond with clear, positive and practical solutions.

Alongside advice, you will help residents install simple energy-saving measures such as LED bulbs, draught excluders and radiator reflectors. You will also signpost households to wider support, including funded retrofit measures, financial and debt advice, and health and wellbeing services.

This role would suit someone who is organised, proactive and motivated by making a tangible difference to local people. You will be comfortable working independently in residents’ homes, collaborating with colleagues and partners, and contributing to a community-led organisation committed to a fairer, greener future.

Alongside your direct advice work, you will act as Team Lead and mentor for Selce’s team of energy advisors, helping colleagues feel supported, confident and equipped to deliver effective services.

As Advice Team Lead, you will help ensure our advice services are delivered to a consistently high standard. You will help coordinate, motivate and support staff to deliver quality services and achieve agreed targets and objectives.

Experience of people management is desirable, but the role may also appeal to an experienced energy advisor with strong technical knowledge who is looking to develop supervisory skills and support holistic service delivery across related advice areas.

Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, along with a solution-focused approach and an understanding of how to motivate individuals to succeed. You will bring a positive, collaborative approach to leading a team and working with others to achieve wider organisational goals.

The Role:

· Provide clear, practical and impartial energy advice to residents, tailored to their individual circumstances, through home visits, telephone support and outreach events.

· Deliver home energy support to vulnerable residents, including low-income households, older people, disabled people and families with young children.

· Use initiative and sound judgement to identify residents’ energy-related challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.

· Install simple energy-saving measures in homes, such as LED bulbs, draught excluders and radiator reflector panels.

· Support householders to access additional help, including funded retrofit measures, financial and debt advice, health and wellbeing services, and other relevant support.

· Advocate for householders with energy suppliers where appropriate, helping residents to resolve issues, reduce costs and access available support.

· Recognise safeguarding concerns and follow organisational safeguarding procedures, escalating concerns appropriately.

· Handle sensitive personal data safely and confidentially in line with organisational data protection policies and procedures.

· Complete accurate records of all resident engagement, support provided and outcomes achieved using the appropriate systems.

· Manage a diary of appointments, visits, meetings and outreach activity, ensuring visits and calls remain focused while demonstrating empathy and understanding.

· Work effectively with Selce colleagues, partner organisations and community groups to deliver joined-up support for residents.

· Act as Team Lead for Selce’s energy advice team, providing day-to-day guidance, encouragement and practical support to advisors.

· Support advisors to manage caseloads, prioritise work appropriately and deliver timely, high-quality support to residents.

· Provide mentoring, coaching and informal supervision to energy advisors, helping colleagues develop confidence, knowledge and good practice.

· Monitor service quality, casework standards and resident outcomes, identifying improvements and sharing learning across the team.

· Contribute to planning, reporting and performance monitoring for funded projects and wider advice work, helping the team meet agreed targets and objectives.

· Support induction and training for new advisors, including sharing technical knowledge, service procedures and safeguarding expectations.

· Work closely with the Operations Manager to escalate risks, resolve operational issues and support continuous improvement.

· Develop and maintain relationships with local partners to support regular referrals into the project.

· Maintain awareness of wider local support networks and make appropriate referrals to services that can assist residents with their wider needs.

· Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials, tools and equipment, ensuring they are used safely and kept in good order.

· Carry out administrative duties accurately and to a high standard, including data inputting, paperwork and reporting.

· Promote the project within the community, including through energy advice cafés, events and other outreach activity.

· Work towards agreed goals and targets with a minimum of supervision, while contributing actively to the wider team.

· Provide excellent customer service and maintain a friendly, respectful and positive approach with all clients and partners.

· Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and systems, and actively promote a positive image of Selce.

· Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Person specification

Essential skills, experience and qualities

· An energy advice qualification, such as NEA Level 3 Energy Awareness, Domestic Energy Assessor or Retrofit Assessor.

· Knowledge of domestic energy efficiency, fuel poverty, retrofit, community energy or related advice services.

· Experience of giving energy advice or supporting residents with financial, housing, energy-related or welfare issues.

· Current knowledge of the energy efficiency and fuel poverty sector, including the roles of public, private and voluntary sector partners in tackling related challenges.

· Active listening skills and a customer-focused approach, with the ability to respond calmly and empathetically in difficult situations.

· Experience of working with diverse communities, including people who may face barriers to accessing advice or support.

· Excellent organisational and coordination skills, including the ability to manage appointments, events, priorities and deadlines.

· Ability to provide day-to-day guidance, support and encouragement to colleagues, helping them work confidently and effectively.

· Strong coordination skills, with the ability to support team planning, allocate or prioritise work, and help ensure services are delivered to a consistently high standard.

· Ability to monitor quality, identify issues or risks, and escalate concerns appropriately while contributing to continuous improvement.

· Methodical, accurate and detail-focused approach to record keeping, reporting and administration.

· Competence in Microsoft Office applications and confidence using digital tools, CRM systems or similar platforms to manage data and evidence impact.

· Good understanding of confidentiality, data protection and media consent processes, and ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

· Ability to adapt to changing project needs, solve problems constructively and remain solution-focused under pressure.

· Self-motivated, proactive and collaborative, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Positive and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to motivate others, share knowledge and promote good practice across the team.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports, updates and publicity materials.

· Passion for helping people and supporting households at risk of fuel poverty.

· Willingness to undertake training and development in line with the needs of the role and the organisation.

· Clear DBS check less than 12 months old, or willingness to obtain one before appointment.

Desirable skills, experience and knowledge

· Strong presentation, facilitation and public-facing communication skills, with the confidence to engage residents, partners and community groups.

· Ability to build, maintain and develop community-level partnerships and referral networks.

· Experience in a communications, participation, community development or outreach role, particularly within the voluntary, community or public sector.

· Experience of supervising, mentoring, coaching or supporting staff, volunteers or peers in a service delivery setting.

· Experience of supporting team performance, including monitoring caseloads, reviewing service quality, contributing to reporting or helping colleagues meet agreed targets.

· Experience of induction, training or knowledge-sharing within a team, including supporting colleagues to follow procedures and develop confidence in their role.

· Experience of facilitating workshops, community groups or participatory activities that support positive community outcomes.

· Good influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to work constructively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.

· Ability to communicate in another community language spoken locally.

· Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

About South East London Community Energy

South East London Community Energy (Selce) was born in 2014, when a group of people living in Greenwich & Lewisham became so concerned about climate change that they decided to come up with a formula that would help to create a clean and just energy future. 

Throughout our first ten-years, we have set up projects that address inequality and seek to reduce our collective carbon footprint at different points in the energy systems.

To date we have built 12 solar arrays on community buildings in SE London and 11 buildings’ lighting systems to be more energy efficient.  We are opening share offers this year for further lighting system upgrades and solar arrays on community buildings. 

We’ve helped well over 4000 house holds with their energy bills and we are pleased to now be able to help homeowners make their homes more energy efficient through the Love Lofts and Future Fit Homes pilot programmes.

About Our Energy Advice Services

Almost one in ten households cannot afford to heat their homes adequately. Our award winning team of energy advisors provide practical guidance and support to households who are struggling to pay their fuel bills. They advise clients about how to reduce their fuel bills by switching suppliers or accessing discounts or changing behaviour or by fitting small practical energy-saving measures such as low energy light bulbs and draft proofing. They also support the householder to access funded home energy improvements such as loft, cavity wall insulation or heating upgrades.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
4% employer pension contribution
Flexible and hybrid working
 

This is an exciting opportunity for a community development professional who cares about tackling energy-related issues and working towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. We recognise that an effective engagement is a key component in ensuring the households at-risk of or in fuel poverty are able to access impartial energy advice. 

As Outreach Team Lead, you will work with a diverse and supportive team. Ideally you will be locally based covering Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley and Bexley, with a strong interest in community engagement, working knowledge of energy advice and climate breakdown. Your role will be to deliver an outreach program in order to engage voluntary sector organisations and residents in or at-risk of fuel poverty through workshops, outreach events and community level publicity. Your role will also include maintaining and creating referral networks with voluntary sector organisations across SE London as well as supporting the Energy Advice Delivery and Partnerships Manager to adapt the outreach program to meet the needs of our funded projects, as well as those of our partners and local community.

The Role

· Lead and coordinate Selce’s energy advice outreach activity across Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley and Bexley, ensuring delivery is inclusive, well organised and aligned with funder requirements.

· Work closely with the Energy Advice Team and Outreach Team to provide a joined-up approach to engagement, referrals and service delivery.

· Plan, organise and deliver energy advice workshops, pop-up stalls, energy cafés and other community-based events.

· Build and maintain strong referral pathways with voluntary, community and public sector organisations, and train frontline workers to identify and refer residents who may benefit from Selce’s support.

· Develop positive partnerships with community centres, local organisations and other stakeholders to reach residents who are in, or at risk of, fuel poverty.

· Keep local organisations and residents informed about Selce’s services through newsletters, direct contact and community-level publicity.

· Maintain constructive relationships with funders, partners and key stakeholders, representing Selce professionally at public-facing events.

· Line manage, train, mentor and support Outreach Officers, promoting consistent quality, confidence and good practice across the team.

· Monitor outreach activity, referral data and project progress using Selce’s CRM and other agreed systems.

· Analyse data and prepare clear weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for funders, managers and the Selce Board.

· Identify opportunities to improve outreach delivery so that activity responds to community needs, partner feedback and project requirements.

· Support the Energy Advice Delivery and Partnerships Manager with wider service development and other duties appropriate to the scope of the role.

Person specification:

Essential skills, experience and qualities

· Strong presentation, facilitation and public-facing communication skills, with the confidence to engage residents, partners and community groups.

· Ability to build, maintain and develop community-level partnerships and referral networks.

· Excellent organisational and coordination skills, including the ability to manage events, monitor activity and meet project deadlines.

· Accurate record-keeping and data management skills, with the ability to use CRM systems or similar tools to track progress and evidence impact.

· Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports, updates and publicity materials.

· Competence in Microsoft Office applications and confidence using digital tools for day-to-day work.

· Good understanding of data protection, confidentiality and media consent processes.

· Experience of working with diverse communities, including people who may face barriers to accessing advice or support.

· Experience of working with voluntary and community sector organisations, local authorities or other public sector partners.

· Ability to adapt to changing project needs, solve problems constructively and respond positively to challenges.

· Self-motivated and collaborative, with a methodical, systematic and detail-focused approach to work.

· Willingness to undertake training and development in line with the needs of the role and the organisation.

Desirable skills, experience and knowledge

· Experience in a communications, participation, community development or outreach role, particularly within the voluntary, community or public sector.

· Knowledge of domestic energy efficiency, fuel poverty, retrofit, community energy or related advice services.

· An energy advice qualification, such as NEA Level 3, or willingness to work towards relevant accreditation.

· Experience of giving energy advice or supporting residents with financial, housing, energy-related or welfare issues.

· Experience of facilitating workshops, community groups or participatory activities that support positive community outcomes.

· Experience of coordinating volunteers, supporting peer-led activity or working with community champions.

· Experience using social media, newsletters, digital communications or design tools to promote services and engage communities.

· Good influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to work constructively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.

· Ability to communicate in another community language spoken locally.

About South East London Community Energy

South East London Community Energy (Selce) was born in 2014, when a group of people living in Greenwich & Lewisham became so concerned about climate change that they decided to come up with a formula that would help to create a clean and just energy future. 

Throughout our first ten-years, we have set up projects that address inequality and seek to reduce our collective carbon footprint at different points in the energy systems.

To date we have built 12 solar arrays on community buildings in SE London and 11 buildings’ lighting systems to be more energy efficient.  We are opening share offers this year for further lighting system upgrades and solar arrays on community buildings. 

We’ve helped well over 4000 house holds with their energy bills and we are pleased to now be able to help homeowners make their homes more energy efficient through the Love Lofts and Future Fit Homes pilot programmes.

About Our Energy Advice Services

Almost one in ten households cannot afford to heat their homes adequately. Our team of energy advisors provide practical guidance and support to households who are struggling to pay their fuel bills. They advise clients about how to reduce their fuel bills by switching suppliers or accessing discounts or changing behaviour or by fitting small practical energy-saving measures such as low energy light bulbs and draft proofing. They also support the householder to access funded home energy improvements such as loft, cavity wall insulation or heating upgrades.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
4% employer pension contribution
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for agreed evening and weekend work
Flexible and hybrid working

• Title: Schools & Groups Coordinator 
• Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
• Contract: Term time only (Permanent) – pro rata (in line with the Local 
  Authority school term times). 
• Hours: 35 hours weekly (variable)
• Salary: £31,086 pro rata (39 weeks: £23,315 per annum), plus holiday pay
• Holidays: 25 days per annum pro rata, in addition, and 8 bank holidays pro rata. As a term time employee, this leave entitlement is paid, rather than taken.
• Reporting to: Delivery Manager (North) 
• Other: This post is restricted to applicants who identify as women. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010, reflecting the nature of the role, our safeguarding responsibilities, and the needs and lived  experiences of the girls and young women we support. 
• Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 2nd August 2026

About GFS

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. 

We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. 

We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage. 

About the job 

GFS is entering a new bold and ambitious strategic period; we intend to significantly grow the number of girls we are supporting across the UK, ensuring more girls feel free to be themselves and are proud of who they are. Building on our long-standing community delivery model and our schools programme in Manchester and London, we are seeking a school and groups coordinator to coordinate local GFS activities and support the growth of GFS in Manchester. 

Full information about the role, person specification, and application process can be found in the JDPS and Job Pack.

To apply for a role at GFS, please submit the following: 

• An anonymised CV (please remove your name, contact details, and any other personal  identifying information). 
• An anonymised Application Form (please remove your name and any other personal identifying information). 
• Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
• When submitting your application, please include your full name, contact details and location in the body of your email, rather than within the anonymised documents. 
• Please send these documents to our recruitment team - email found in the JDPS doc. 
• Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 2nd August 2026

If you require any adjustments to support your application or the interview process, please let us
know — we’re very happy to help

• Title: Schools & Groups Coordinator 
• Location: Liverpool (Hybrid)
• Contract: Term time only – pro rata (in line with the Local Authority school term times). Fixed Term until July 2029 due to funding.
• Hours: Part Time - 28 hours weekly (variable) 
• Salary: £31,086 pro rata (39 weeks at 28 hours per week: £18,652 per annum), plus holiday pay 
• Holidays: 25 days per annum pro rata, in addition, and 8 bank holidays pro rata. As a term time employee, this leave entitlement is paid, rather than taken.
• Reporting to: Delivery Manager (North) 
• Other: This post is restricted to applicants who identify as women. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010, reflecting the nature of the role, our safeguarding responsibilities, and the needs and lived  experiences of the girls and young women we support. 
• Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 2nd August 2026

About GFS

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. 

We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. 

We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage. 

About the job 

GFS is entering a new bold and ambitious strategic period; we intend to significantly grow the number of girls we are supporting across the UK, ensuring more girls feel free to be themselves and are proud of who they are. Building on our long-standing community delivery model and our schools programme in Manchester and London, we are seeking a school and groups coordinator to coordinate local GFS activities and support the growth of GFS in Liverpool. 

Full information about the role, person specification, and application process can be found in the JDPS and Job Pack.

To apply for a role at GFS, please submit the following: 

• An anonymised CV (please remove your name, contact details, and any other personal  identifying information). 
• An anonymised Application Form (please remove your name and any other personal identifying information). 
• Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
• When submitting your application, please include your full name, contact details and location in the body of your email, rather than within the anonymised documents. 
• Please send these documents to our recruitment team - email found in the JDPS doc. 
• Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 2nd August 2026

If you require any adjustments to support your application or the interview process, please let us
know — we’re very happy to help

• Title: Delivery Manager (South)
• Location: Remote with regular travel (This is a home-based role with regular regional travel.  Candidates based in London or South Wales are particularly encouraged to apply, as these areas currently  have the highest concentration of GFS groups and delivery activity.) 
• Contract: Permanent 
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: £42,500 per annum
• Holidays: 25 days per annum and bank holidays
• Reporting to: Head of Delivery
• Responsible for: Group Coordinators, School and Group Coordinators and Lead Group Volunteers
• Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 16th August 2026

About GFS

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and 
young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young 
women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, 
gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable.

We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional 
wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a 
single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage. 

About the job 

As Head of Delivery (South) at GFS, you will play a key role in maintaining the smooth running of 
programmes, supporting impact measurement, and helping to promote GFS locally and 
regionally. 

Full information about the role, person specification, and application process can be found in the JDPS and Job Pack.

How to apply? 

To apply for a role at GFS, please submit the following: 

• An anonymised CV (please remove your name, contact details, and any other personal  identifying information). 
• An anonymised Application Form (please remove your name and any other personal identifying information). 
• Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
• When submitting your application, please include your full name, contact details and location in the body of your email, rather than within the anonymised documents. 
• Please send these documents to our recruitment team - email found in the JDPS doc. 
• Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 16th August 2026.

If you require any adjustments to support your application or the interview process, please let us
know — we’re very happy to help

Help maximise the impact of community solar

South East London Community Energy (SELCE) is looking for a Solar Engagement & Asset Management Officer to help maximise the performance and impact of community-owned solar across South East London.

You'll play a unique role combining technical asset management with community engagement. Working across our operational solar portfolio and various innovative programmes, you'll help ensure solar installations perform at their best, bring underperforming systems back into use and build the next generation of local solar expertise.

From monitoring the performance of SELCE's solar portfolio, to helping schools recover the full value of their existing solar installations and mentoring volunteers through various programme, you'll help ensure every solar panel delivers the greatest possible environmental and community benefit.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with technical solar knowledge who enjoys solving problems, working with people and helping communities benefit from renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities

Solar Asset Management

You'll help maximise the performance and reliability of SELCE's growing portfolio of community-owned solar installations.

• Monitor operational solar performance using online platforms.
• Analyse generation data and identify underperforming systems.
• Coordinate fault investigation and maintenance contractors.
• Maintain technical records and asset documentation.
• Produce performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate invoicing and Feed in Tariff claims
• Support the coordination and delivery of O&M plans and scheduling
• Support warranty claims, maintenance planning and performance optimisation.

Project Delivery Support

• Support delivery of SELCE's renewable energy and decarbonisation projects.
• Assist with site surveys, data collection and technical assessments.
• Prepare and maintain project records and documentation.
• Support funding monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
• Provide operational and administrative support across current and future projects.

Domestic Solar Engagement

Support SELCE's volunteer programme helping residents purchase solar with confidence.

• Recruit, train and support volunteers.
• Deliver training in solar technologies, consumer protection and quality assurance.
• Support household assessments.
• Review and quality assure solar designs.
• Support collective purchasing campaigns.
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes.

Community Engagement

Represent SELCE across South East London.

• Deliver workshops and attend community events.
• Build relationships with schools, residents and partners.
• Promote community-owned solar and consumer protection.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working with commercial or domestic solar PV systems.
• Good understanding of solar monitoring platforms and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of solar PV components and common faults.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Experience of making presentations, or teaching, or supporting adult learning
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Enthusiasm for community energy and the energy transition.

Desirable

• Experience of solar asset management.
• Experience producing technical reports.
• Experience working with schools or local authorities.
• Experience recruiting or supervising volunteers.
• Knowledge of MCS standards and UK solar industry best practice.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 15 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for agreed evening and weekend work
• The opportunity to help shape one of the UK's leading community energy organisations

About SELCE

South East London Community Energy (SELCE) is an award-winning, member-owned energy cooperative creating a fair and just energy transition. Through community finance we develop renewable energy projects, help residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes and tackle fuel poverty.

Our growing solar portfolio supplies clean electricity to schools, community buildings and other organisations across South East London. Surplus income is reinvested into programmes supporting vulnerable households. Our work has received national recognition, including Community Energy Project at the British Renewable Energy Awards 2026.

Why Join SELCE?

You'll join one of the UK's leading community energy organisations at an exciting period of growth. Your work will improve the performance of renewable energy systems, reduce carbon emissions, lower energy costs for schools and community organisations, help residents invest confidently in solar and support local people to develop valuable green skills.

As a small, ambitious organisation you'll work directly with senior colleagues and enjoy genuine responsibility while making a measurable contribution to the transition to a fairer energy system.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

SELCE values diversity and is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented within the renewable energy sector.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Volunteer and Promotions Manager to oversee our volunteer and placement programme and to lead appropriate community engagement and outreach initiatives. 
This role will foster strong relationships and develop promotional strategies, and is vital in enhancing our organisation’s visibility and impact.

Afrocats exist to empower communities through creativity, cultural engagement, and wellbeing. Our mission is rooted in creating inclusive spaces where individuals feel safe to rediscover joy, build confidence, and connect with others. We believe in meeting people where they are, offering opportunities for growth, and challenging inequitable systems through arts and advocacy.

This is a great time to join our charity at a time of significant growth and change. No two days are the same at Afrocats and the work is fun, creative and rewarding.

Interviews will be held in late September. 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Projects and Partnerships Manager to lead Afrocats’ projects, programmes and partnership work. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee complex projects, manage diverse teams, and drive organisational growth through effective partnership development. The successful applicant will be responsible for motivating and coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring project delivery aligns with organisational objectives, and cultivating important partnerships.

Afrocats exist to empower communities through creativity, cultural engagement, and wellbeing. Our mission is rooted in creating inclusive spaces where individuals feel safe to rediscover joy, build confidence, and connect with others. We believe in meeting people where they are, offering opportunities for growth, and challenging inequitable systems through arts and advocacy.

This is a great time to join our charity at a time of significant growth and change. No two days are the same at Afrocats and the work is fun, creative and rewarding.

Interviews will be held at the end of September. 

IT Service Desk Analyst

Salary: £30,255
Location: Remote with regular travel to Head Office in Downton, Wiltshire (minimum 1 day a week). Applicants should ideally live within approximately one hour’s travel of the office. Additional travel to UK locations within a working day is to be expected where required for the performance of duties. Absence from home overnight may be required on occasion.
Hours: Full Time, 35hrs per week 
Contract: Permanent

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys solving problems, supporting people and contributing to practical service improvements in a charity with a clear purpose.

About the Role

As an IT Service Desk Analyst, you will be at the heart of the colleague technology experience, providing responsive 1st and 2nd line support and helping people get the best from the systems, devices and tools they rely on every day. You will take ownership of incidents and service requests from initial logging through to resolution or appropriate escalation, balancing technical troubleshooting with clear communication and excellent customer service.

You will support a broad range of activity including hardware, software, Microsoft 365, user access, asset management, operational projects and service improvement. The role offers the chance to build strong knowledge of our organisation, contribute to better ways of working and play an important part in keeping our people connected, productive and supported.

• Provide high-quality 1st and 2nd line support, responding to colleague incidents and service requests in line with agreed procedures and service expectations.
• Take ownership of tickets from initial logging through to resolution or appropriate escalation, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and stakeholders are kept informed.
• Support joiners, movers and leavers processes, including user accounts, access permissions, hardware, software and accurate operational records.
• Maintain and update IT documentation, knowledge articles, asset records and support information to improve consistency and first-time resolution.
• Contribute to service improvement by identifying trends, recurring issues and opportunities to strengthen workflows, reporting and user guidance.
• Promote secure ways of working by following information security, data protection and approval processes, and escalating potential risks or incidents promptly.

About You

Are you someone who enjoys solving technical problems, supporting colleagues and taking ownership of work through to a clear outcome? Do you communicate confidently with people at different levels of technical understanding, stay calm under pressure and take pride in providing a professional, helpful service?

If you have experience in an IT service desk or technical support environment, good working knowledge of Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, and the ability to prioritise, troubleshoot and escalate appropriately, we would love to hear from you. Experience with service desk tools, Active Directory or Entra ID, hardware troubleshooting, remote support, ITIL-aligned processes or supporting geographically dispersed colleagues would be especially valuable.

About the Team

You will join a friendly, knowledgeable and collaborative IT team that is focused on delivering reliable, practical and people-centred support. We work closely with colleagues across Help for Heroes, helping them use technology confidently so they can focus on supporting the Armed Forces community.

The team values clear communication, shared knowledge, continuous improvement and a supportive approach to problem solving. This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills, contribute ideas and make a visible difference to the way IT services are delivered across the charity.

In return we can offer you:

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
• 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.

Closing date: Sunday 16th Aug 2026 (applications may be closed early if we receive a high number of strong applications).

Interview Process: Competency-based interview, which will be held in person, on Tuesday 25th Aug 2026.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

JOB TITLE:                  Welfare Benefits Support and Information Officer / Advisor

ORGANISATION: Big Local Works – Charity No: 1182561

LOCATION:                       Big Local Works 4 Market Place, London SE16 3UQ

CONTRACT TYPE:           6-month / Fixed Term contract  (Sickness Cover)

REPORTING TO:             Charity Manager

General Information

Big Local Works (BLW) is a community-focused economic support and regeneration charity based in Bermondsey, South East London. We want to help create a thriving, inclusive local economy and community in which everyone can participate.

To make this happen, we maximise local people’s financial and economic wellbeing to reduce poverty and hardship, and give them support to find sustainable, active routes out of poverty, including through employment and enterprise.

We deliver our support in the community through three main services:

· Expert welfare and benefits advice and advocacy for local people experiencing poverty and hardship

· Employability Skills training and coaching to help people access ways of increasing their earned income

· Start-up and enterprise support for clients who wish to start trading on the local ‘Blue Market’

Our current Welfare Benefits Advisor is on leave of absence, so this role is temporary cover until the end of the year. We are looking for someone for an immediate start.

The role of the Welfare Benefits Support and Information officer is the relief of financial need by the provision of free advice, information, support and advocacy for Southwark Residents

Key Tasks include:

· To provide a generalist welfare benefits advice, information and casework service to clients using the services at BLW

· To provide a review of possible benefit entitlements and support clients to make claims, submit forms and applications as appropriate.

· Ensure advice service provided by BLW is effective and efficient, meets best practice and is of a consistently high quality, delivering a high level of customer care and client satisfaction.

· To provide welfare benefits support in a variety of settings i.e. drop-ins and community spaces, to provide advice and information, and welfare benefit checks to ensure individuals have accessible support.

· Help clients understand benefit decisions, represent clients who have been turned down for benefits, deal with reviews, and, where appropriate, prepare for and attend appeals tribunals.

· Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.

What you need to bring:

· A good understanding of the Welfare Benefits system to deliver an advice casework service

· Good administration skills and ability to develop own caseload and prioritising work.

· Ability to use IT, Word and Excel in the provision of advice

· Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information

· Numeracy skills required to understand statistics and check calculations

· Use IT for statistical recording, record keeping and document production.

· Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders

· Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training.

· Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the BLW’s service.

· Abide by health and safety and safeguarding guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.

· A good understanding of- and commitment to the aims and principles of the charity and its equal opportunities policies.

· Willingness to learn and develop skills in advice topics

You will benefit from

· Holiday -  FTE 25 days plus Bank Holidays so for 6 month contract at (0.4 FTE)  it would be 5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

· A great working environment and culture within a small, but growing, charity dedicated to improving lives in our community

If you are passionate about supporting individuals and communities facing poverty and improving their lives, and have the skills and experience required for this role, please apply.

MAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2 days per week (0.4 FTE)

Hours normally 9-5 pm but flexible to accommodate outreach, research and training needs

Annual salary: £12,000 for 2 days / week (£30K FTE)

DBS check essential

Learning Support Worker (1244)

At St. John's, we have a proud history of making a positive difference to the lives of young people. We are now looking for amazing Learning Support Workers to support us in continuing that impact. Could that be you?

Why join our inclusive team?

St. John's is one of the largest employers in Brighton and Hove.

What can we offer you?

• £27,976.00 FTE for 52 weeks (Your actual salary will be £25,286.00 as your contract will be term time only). 
• 32-days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) - 32-days are taken outside of term time
• Fulfilling and meaningful work – make a difference!
• Career development plans that are tailored to you
• Discounts across businesses in the local community.

Who are we?

St. John's is a non-maintained specialist provision, working with autistic people, the majority of whom also have learning disabilities. Some of our learners have co-occurring conditions such as epilepsy, hearing or visual impairments, or mental health needs. We also support autistic learners who have an additional profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) syndrome. We have a team built up of support workers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nurses, PBS practitioners, assistant psychologists, and more, to support us in our holistic approach to development.

Each learner's curriculum is shaped by their individual strengths, interests, and challenges. St. John's is awarded with Autism Accreditation by the National Autistic Society (NAS). We support our learners to develop their skills in the NAS's four focus areas of:

• Difference in social communication and interaction
• Self-reliance and problem-solving
• Sensory
• Emotional Well-being

What are we looking for?

We've been doing this long enough to know that, whilst desirable, experience is not everything! Our amazing learning and development team and our passionate managers have coached people new to this field into support working roles. We know that if you have, the passion and desire to learn, and the want to empower others, you already have the foundations of an outstanding support worker. We are looking for drivers to support our young people to access the community, but having a licence isn't essential.

Sound like you? Then keep on reading!

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the young people in a classroom setting and during breaktimes
• Implementing the learner's behaviour support plan and risk assessment
• Working within a team of multidisciplinary professionals across the charity
• Tracking the progress of individuals and reporting to the teacher, care manager, and/or parents at review meetings.

Exciting opportunity? We think so! Click apply to start your journey as part of the St. John's College family as a Learning Support Worker

Please note that interviews will be arranged progressively as suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore advisable.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, renewals or transfers. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

This vacancy is recruiting for September 2026 start dates.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.