Training support volunteer volunteer jobs in Erith, greater london
The Referrals Coordinator supports women seeking asylum to access Women for Refugee Women’s (WRW) activities and the wider support they need. You will often be the first person a woman speaks to at WRW, so warmth, care, and trust are central to this role.
You will oversee referrals both into and out of WRW, ensuring women are supported to move safely and confidently between services. The role combines community‑based outreach, volunteer support, and clear administrative work, as part of a supportive hybrid team.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Please apply via CharityJob and submit:
• Your CV (maximum two pages), and
• A supporting statement (maximum two pages) explaining how you meet the person specification.
Application deadline: 24 May 2026, 11:59pm
We welcome applications from people with lived experience and from communities under represented in the charity sector. If you would like to apply in a different format or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know.
Women for Refugee Women supports women seeking safety in the UK to rebuild their lives and campaigns alongside them for a compassionate asylum system.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, we believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.
Age UK Kensington and Chelsea’s Memory service provides support for people living with mild to moderate dementia, focusing on living well, providing relevant information on diagnosis and engaging in activities such as memory work.
The service is delivered through a range of channels, including face to face, home visits, telephone and email, through Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Groups across the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
As well as responding to enquiries and carrying a caseload, the role focusses on continuous improvement of the service by implementing best practices and contributing to the development of more effective procedures to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
We are recruiting part time - 2 days per week - come and join our fantastic team!
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so please don't wait to apply!
Due to the number of applicants we may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.
We believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.


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WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an Assistant Apprenticeship Manager to join our central team, helping support, promote and develop apprenticeship programmes across the Harris Federation while contributing to the growth of our provision as a training provider.You will be the first point of contact for apprentices, training providers and internal stakeholders, helping to drive engagement and ensure high-quality delivery.
This is a varied role ideal for someone confident with systems, data and stakeholder management, who is passionate about creating opportunities for learners and supporting staff development.
If you’re organised, proactive and excited about improving apprenticeship experiences across a large, high-performing education trust, we’d love to hear from you.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Apprenticeship Manager you will be responsible for:
- Acting as the first point of contact for apprenticeship queries, training providers and internal stakeholders
- Helping promote apprenticeship opportunities internally and supporting recruitment and upskilling initiatives across the Harris Federation
- Providing support to manage the Harris Federation apprenticeship levy, tracking costs, progress and compliance with funding requirements
- Organising and promoting Apprenticeship events and information sessions across the Federation and academy sites, supporting senior leaders in promoting apprenticeships and recruiting future apprentices
- Supporting internal and external marketing for apprenticeship activities as part of wider employer branding and promoting engagement events to increase awareness and understanding of apprenticeships
- Facilitating an apprenticeship network and supporting development opportunities such as award nominations
- Maintaining and advising on safeguarding compliance, including neuro-inclusion, in alignment with the Ofsted framework, especially for under-18 apprentices
- Supporting the Apprenticeship team with projects focused on implementation, procurement, quality assurance and evaluation to expand levy use or facilitate levy transfer
- Working with the marketing team to create marketing materials, update the Apprenticeship SharePoint, produce event leaflets and share internal communications promoting Apprenticeship programmes
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- The ability to establish a new role in the Harris Federation and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to deliver successful apprenticeship programmes
- Strong project management skills with experience of complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Experience of working across a large organisation, developing and delivering initiatives and maintaining stakeholder relationships
- The ability to travel to Federation academies in and around London and Essex as required
- Experience of managing a Learning Management System within the FE sector and working with the third-party service provider to ensure the platforms are user friendly and up to date
- Supporting with tracking of tickets within the learning management system and working together with the third-party service provider to resolve any issues and ensuring the platform is fit for purpose
- Experience of ILR monthly declaration and its analysis using various MIS platforms
For a full job description and person specification please download the Job Pack.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
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The British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) is seeking to appoint an International Education Manager to join our team in central London, with the post requiring some international travel.
The BPNA is the professional organisation for doctors in the UK who specialise in the care of children with neurological disorders. Building on our success to date, we are working jointly with the International League Against Epilepsy to facilitate the roll-out of an educational course for healthcare workers in countries around the world. Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) was developed by the BPNA and has been running in the UK since 2005, and internationally since 2012, with over 22,000 attendees around the world to date. PET has been successfully launched in 14 countries including Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, India, New Zealand and South Africa. Since 2012, there have been more than 9,000 attendees at courses outside the UK.
The purpose of PET is to raise standards of care for children with epilepsy. A UK faculty team delivers a 3-day launch programme in-country to faculty teams recruited locally, who commit to delivering a minimum of one course per year for 5-years. The purpose of a launch event is to train the local team to deliver courses without reliance on UK faculty members. Roll-out is achieved through a healthcare partnership with the national paediatric or epilepsy organisation.
The purpose of the International Education Manager is to project-manage ‘launches’ and provide additional support to further develop International Education at the BPNA. You will work closely with colleagues and volunteers both in the UK and internationally to plan, problem-solve and to monitor progress against objectives. You will be expected to develop strong project plans and budgets and to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within budget. The role will involve travel to launch sites in order to run the launches and train local administrators. You will support the ongoing development of the international PET Programme, including managing the travel of 18 international Country Leads to the UK in March 2027. You will also provide continual excellent stewardship to international faculty both established and new. We are looking for an experienced international development professional, who also has events and project-management experience. You will need to be flexible, organised, have meticulous attention to detail, be able to work to tight deadlines and be comfortable working in a global team with colleagues across different time zones.
We care about what we do. Diplomatic skills and the ability to build good relationships are very important.
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of the International Education Manager is to successfully deliver international PET launches and rollouts and support the on-going delivery and development of the international PET programme. This role will:
· Project manage upcoming PET launches for the Caribbean and El Salvador/ Honduras.
· Travel to launch sites to manage launch events and to train local administrators to run PET courses.
· Manage project budgets and collate data for project reporting.
· Support the Director of Education to deliver the launch application process, monitoring incoming applications and queries.
· Support the overall delivery and development of the international PET programme.
· Maintain the quality and standards of PET, supporting others to do the same.
CORE DUTIES
1. Project manage PET launches ensuring that all activities are delivered on time and within budget.
2. Keep up to date with FCDO, news and local advice, produce travel risk assessments, and advise Director of Education and Executive Director on highlighted risks.
3. Work with Country Leads to set budgets for launches, manage expenditure and reconcile finances post-launch.
4. Work alongside the Director of Education, Education Content Co-Ordinator and International Programmes Assistant to support the delivery of the PET123 Update. Manage the travel of international attendees.
5. Develop relationships and Memoranda of Understanding with launch partners.
6. Carry out due diligence on new partners.
7. Working alongside colleagues across the Education department, ensure all course resources are consistent and maintain the quality standards for PET. Furthermore, support international partners to ensure easy access to the resources they need to run courses, including facilitating the translation of materials.
8. Contribute to quarterly Trustees’ reports on international short course activity and to the BPNA’s annual report.
9. Assist the Director of Education with launch information and data for fundraising proposals and reports as required.
10. Support BPNA’s annual conference as required.
11. Assist with other tasks as requested by the Director of Education, Executive Director or Trustees.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Supervision of others
No direct supervision of others but will matrix-manage the International Programme Assistant on any tasks that require their support.
Supervision and support from your line manager and trustees
Your line manager will be the Director of Education. Your priorities and targets are set according to the BPNA Operational Plan and the International Education Strategy and monitored by your line manager.
COMMUNICATION
You will be in contact with both internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels, including some for whom English will not be their first language. You should be able to adapt your communication style to the audience, ensuring the clear and comprehensive communication of logistical details.
FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
· Ordering responsibility within defined BPNA procedures.
· Setting budgets for PET launches and ensuring expenditure is in line.
· Provide Expense reports to funders as required.
TO APPLY
Apply via CharityJobs with your C.V and cover letter
Closing date: 29 May 2026 at 21.00
Interviews are intended to be held at our London office for Wednesday 10 June 2026 (please keep available) and we will inform successful interview candidates by 4 June 2026. Please do clearly inform us if for some reason you can’t make that date in person in your application.
Aimed start date of this role will be as soon as possible.
References will only be taken once your explicit permission has been given and after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
To create a world where every child and young person with a neurological condition can access the care and support they
Do you believe every young person deserves the chance to dream big about their future? At MyBigCareer, that belief drives everything we do.
We're a small but mighty charity supporting young people aged 11–18 from underserved communities across London and the North East, helping them build the knowledge, confidence and connections to thrive in the world of work. Since 2013 we've supported over 20,000 young people through personalised careers guidance, coaching and employability programmes, working alongside schools, corporate partners and a network of more than 300 inspirational volunteers.
The role
This is a dual-focus role sitting right at the heart of how we deliver our impact. You'll lead our volunteer programme nationally; recruiting, training and supporting the coaches and volunteers who deliver our programmes, while also overseeing programme delivery across our London partner schools.
On the volunteer side, you'll manage the full volunteer journey from recruitment and DBS checks through to training, engagement and retention, and act as our organisation's DBS Lead. On the delivery side, you'll coordinate and deliver MyBigCareer programmes in London, acting as a key relationship holder for school partners and ensuring young people receive consistently high-quality careers guidance and employability support.
This is a hands-on role for someone equally comfortable with strategic coordination and direct delivery, who thrives in a close-knit, values-led small team.
About you
You'll bring experience in volunteer management, programme coordination or a similar role, ideally in the charity or education sector. You'll be a confident communicator, a natural relationship builder, and someone who cares deeply about equity and social mobility.
Essential experience and skills include:
- Experience managing or coordinating volunteers, ideally in a charity, education or community setting
- Experience coordinating or delivering programmes or projects with multiple stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Confidence delivering workshops, training or presentations to groups
- Sound understanding of safeguarding principles
- Competent with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and CRM systems
Desirable:
- Experience in or with schools or education settings
- Experience as or supporting a DBS Lead
- Knowledge of or connections to London communities
- Lived experience of the inequalities faced by the young people we support
Our values
Compassion First. Dream Big. Empower Others. Act with Purpose. It's really important to us that whoever joins us lives and works by these values and is at their best working collaboratively in a small, mission-driven team.
The details
- Salary: £30,000–£32,500 FTE (pro rata for part time)
- Permanent contract, full time (37hrs) or part time (minimum 30hrs) considered
- Hybrid; home-based with at least weekly travel to London and occasional UK travel
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure
- Target start date: August 2026
- Enhanced DBS check required
We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the inequalities faced by the young people we support, and from those with existing knowledge of or connections to London communities.
Closing date: 13th May 2026 1st round interviews: w/c 1st June | 2nd round: w/c 8th June
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: NSC, London SE1
Contract: Full time, 1-year Fixed Term One Year (initially)
Salary: £35k + PRP (Performance Related Pay)
Closing Date: 1st May 2026
Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us to grow our rapidly expanding apprenticeships and adult skills programmes to meet growing industry demand. We’re looking for a confident, self-starter individual who can engage key stakeholders and employers in the maritime industry and increase our reach and reputation.
You’ll be expected to have a good understanding of the maritime sector training needs and have a demonstrable track record in sales and recruitment. A working knowledge of government funded training programmes is helpful but not essential.
This role could support a secondment for the right individual. Subject to success in the role, we hope to make this permanent after one year.
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
About the role
This new role is to support the growth of Marine Society apprenticeship and adult skills provision. This is a strategic, outward-facing role requiring a confident astute individual who can engage key stakeholders and employers in the maritime industry to recruit new entrants and existing employees onto Marine Society programmes.
Responsibilities
· To grow the apprenticeship and adult skills provision in line with agreed annual recruitment and financial targets
· To develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective employers and learners, proactively identifying new apprenticeship and learning opportunities within the maritime industry. To secure repeat business with apprenticeship employers through cultivating long-term relationships.
· To work with the Director of Maritime Training and Development to devise a sales and marketing strategy to grow the apprenticeship and adult skills provision. To support the tendering process to ASF devolved areas and work with subcontractor partners.
· To collaborate with the Apprenticeship Operations Manager and Maritime Lead Trainer to convert identified leads and share industry intelligence.
· To assist the Digital Marketing Coordinator to write targeted social media posts and marketing campaigns, ensuring market visibility and lead generation. To build a library of promotional literature and good news stories.
· To maintain accurate records of business development leads and pipeline activity within the CRM system and to routinely report on these
· Attend relevant external boards, fora and industry bodies, as directed in order to promote maritime apprenticeships and training including; Maritime Skills Alliance, Workboat Association, MNTB apprenticeship committee and Port Skills and Safety
· To attend industry trade fairs and careers events to represent Marine Society. These include; National Apprenticeship Week, Seawork, International Boat Show
· To research and monitor market trends, employer needs and competitor activity to inform business development strategy
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a recruitment, sales or commercial role with a proven track record of achieving financial targets
- Knowledge of the maritime sector including roles, ranks and certifications in the near coastal sector
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with clients and stakeholders
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify, grow and convert new business opportunities
- Experience using CRM systems to monitor and report on business leads
- Knowledge of CPD training or workforce development
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 18.5 hours per week, Wednesday – Friday onsite
Contract: Fixed Term, 14 months
Salary: £18,433 per annum (£31,617 FTE)
Location:North and East London
Reporting to:Enterprises & Training Manager
Our client Peter Bedford Housing Association (PBHA) is a housing association with charitable aims that create positive change in people’s lives. As well as homes and support, PBHA empower people to learn, access work and discover their creative talents. Based in Hackney, Islington and Newham PBHA work with people who are homeless, have mental health needs, learning disabilities and multiple needs. Their work enables people to move on and lead independent lives.
They are committed to an asset-based and psychologically informed approach to their work. Mutual support, participation and personal development for both staff and service users is key to this.
The role:
As Community & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator you will be assisting Peter Bedford Housing Association with its current strategic aims of making a difference for Tenants and Participants and achieving more through ambitious partnerships.
Situated within the housing association’s Enterprises & Training Team, you will lead the delivery of a specific project seeking to tackle food poverty and long-term development needs such as wellbeing and social connection.
You will work alongside the Pantry Coordinator to lead on developing a wrap-around service to enable access to skills training, IAG, and volunteering opportunities for PBHA’s tenants and local communities.
In this role you will develop partnerships to help Peter Bedford Housing Association listen to community needs collaborating with groups supporting global majority individuals to co-produce activities with wellbeing and community connection at its core. A key target of this important project is to work collaboratively to ensure Peter Bedford Housing Association activities and services are increasingly accessible and relevant to any local person who wishes to join.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Identify, build, and maintain relationships with organisations supporting disadvantaged adults to develop skills and build resilience.
- Work collaboratively with local partners to co-produce services which reflect community needs.
- Organise and deliver events, and workshops that develop community cohesion.
- Oversee the delivery of exciting new activities, groups and workshops for Peter Bedford Housing Association tenants and the local community.
- Recruit & Support 15 volunteers to support with delivery of services.
- Apply learning gained through collaboration to adapt and improve the organisation’s approach to engaging individuals from marginalised groups.
- Increase Peter Bedford Housing Association’s community presence to promote its activities & services across the community.
- Monitor and evaluate impact over the course of the 1-year project.
- Develop new relationships with organisations that can support the delivery of a wrap-around service including money advice, talking therapies, pro bono legal advice and learning & development.
- Manage a team of volunteers to support with the delivery of services such as digital inclusion, events and marketing & communications.
Person specification:
Essential:
- At least 1 years’ experience working with services promoting learning & development, wellbeing and improving people’s outcomes.
- An understanding of community engagement, poverty reduction initiatives and improving outcomes.
- Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers.
- Experience of providing training and delivering engaging presentations in public.
- Good computer literacy including the ability to use Windows applications and word processing and database packages. This also includes the ability to use the Internet and to draft and send e-mails, marketing and communications for events.
- Experience of focusing on individuals’ strengths and of learning from mistakes.
- Experience of working in an outcomes focused way.
- A demonstrable commitment to promoting social inclusion through collaboration and innovation.
- Can positively contribute and take initiative, good negotiation skills
- Able to constructively challenge and lead positive change- including with assumed constraints and the abilities of people with ongoing mental health needs.
- Promotes positive risk taking and supporting people to find their own solutions to engrained challenges.
- Good verbal, written & positive interpersonal communication skills, ensuring that stakeholders are treated with respect and dignity and are not judged.
- Organise work effectively by prioritising, planning and excellent time management.
Desirable:
- Holds a level 3 award in education and training, level 2/level 3 information, advice and guidance qualification or equivalent.
- Ability to make engaging presentations in public.
- Experience of forging working relationships with the voluntary and statutory sector.
Peter Bedford Housing Association offers in return:
- Pro rata 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with service
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions up to 5%
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced company sick pay
To apply, please register your interest and we will send you an application form to complete. Using an application form supports equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
Peter Bedford Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities employer who supports an inclusive culture and diversity for their staff and those they represent. They are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups, and welcome applications from people of all abilities and under-represented groups. Currently, PBHA have an underrepresentation from men and disabled communities. As such, they particularly welcome applicants from these groups.
For more information about Peter Bedford Housing Association, please visit their website.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 11th May 2026.
Closing date: 11th May 2026
We are pleased to invite applications for the following opportunity:
Volunteer Coordinator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £38,000 per annum
A rare opportunity to join a unique service user charity working with individuals who have, or have had substance use issues, Build on Belief is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to work with our team across our London services.
We are particularly interested in recruiting someone who has lived experience of a substance use disorder, either direct or associative.
PLEASE NOTE: This role includes weekend working.
Closing date: Sunday, 10th May 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION: Volunteer Coordinator
TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator
SALARY: £38,000 per annum
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
BASED AT: BoB Head Office (69 Warwick Road, Earls Court, London, SW5 9HB). The role will involve regular visits to our London services both during the week and at the weekend. There is the option for one day of hybrid working per week.
REPORTS TO: Head of Services
JOB PURPOSE: To cultivate, sustain and manage a volunteer pipeline to help with the effective delivery of our face-to-face services in London; enhance the development and wellbeing of our volunteer team(s), and support the volunteers in the facilitation of activities for our beneficiaries, supporting those who wish to do so to become ready for potential employment within the charity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Volunteer management & development
· Support service managers to recruit, induct and train a cohort of volunteers from the local treatment and recovery community, as well as other local community members, ensuring they are trained and supported to undertake their roles safely and with confidence.
· Develop a range of volunteering pathways, with a focus on supporting those who identify as being in recovery as well as those still in structured treatment, creating opportunities that enhance social connectivity, build personal and professional skills, and provide meaningful activity.
· Work with service managers to ensure volunteers receive regular and appropriate supervision, and their wellbeing is monitored and supported.
· Work with service managers to ensure individuals are encouraged and supported to deliver a range of creative and socially based activities within our services, based upon their interests and life skills.
· Work with service managers to ensure volunteer inductions are conducted according to the policies of the charity and that accurate records of their volunteering are kept on our case management system.
· Deliver the five core training workshops in person at the services to the volunteer team(s) and work with the CEO to ensure the training is relevant, accurate and up to date.
· Support and encourage those volunteers who wish to do so to progress through the volunteer programme, attend the relevant training, and undertake the role of team leader, with a focus on potential employment within the charity and elsewhere.
· Work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and enhance the volunteer offer across all of our London services.
· Support individuals with interview preparation and CV writing, with a focus on both job opportunities within the charity, peer support roles within the wider treatment systems, and other relevant opportunities as they arise.
2. Programme delivery & coordination
· Collaborate with local community organisations and partners to establish and deliver a programme of cultural, physical, and wellbeing activities that support social connection, encourage participation in safe social networks and help to improve mental and physical health.
· Plan, coordinate and evaluate activities with the wider staff team to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed opportunities for volunteers that support sustained recovery where appropriate.
· Work closely with local service managers to ensure referrals to other service providers where necessary to support the wellbeing of volunteers.
· Work with service managers to identify opportunities in the wider community that would support the development, wellbeing and social integration of volunteers where appropriate.
· Work with the senior leadership team to regularly review and revise the development of the volunteer programme to ensure its effective delivery.
· Work with the senior leadership team to ensure the programme delivers measurable outcomes that improve the life chances of the individuals accessing the programme.
3. Outreach & community inclusion
· Coordinate outreach sessions in the community with service managers and the volunteer team to increase the visibility of our services and develop wider partnership working and stakeholder management where appropriate.
· Identify external training sources that may be of benefit to the members of the volunteer team, and support individuals to access such training where appropriate.
· Work with our stakeholders and local drug and alcohol treatment providers to ensure that volunteering opportunities within the charity are available to anyone who wishes to apply, and individuals are supported to do so.
· Work with our stakeholders and local drug and alcohol treatment providers to ensure our volunteers are supported to access peer mentoring and volunteer opportunities within the wider treatment system where appropriate and required.
· Work with local volunteer centres and relevant local organisations, such as universities, to ensure volunteering opportunities within Build on Belief are advertised and available to any members of the wider community to wish to undertake them.
4. Project & financial administration
· Manage project goals and expenditure in line with set budgets, working with colleagues to ensure accurate monitoring, and reporting.
· Support service managers and support workers to ensure volunteer records are up to date and in line with policy and procedures.
· Ensure volunteering data is accurately recorded on our case management system and work with members of the senior leadership team to ensure relevant data is available for our partners, the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders when required.
· Work with service managers to ensure data is collected from our volunteer teams and service users for impact evaluations and case studies as required.
5. General
· Organize annual volunteer events as agreed with the Senior Leadership Team.
· To work with the Operations and Training Managers, Innovation and Development Manager and the Head of Services supporting the development of the weekend services and the management of volunteers.
· To contribute content for social media channels, the organisation’s website, and newsletter.
· To abide by all the policies and procedures of Build on Belief as given to you at the start of your contract with the organisation.
· To work with the Build on Belief staff team and the service providers where appropriate, to create a series of borough-wide volunteer pools to develop and improve the delivery of recovery orientated services in those locations.
NOTE WELL: This job specification covers the basic aspects of the post only and is subject to change upon the instruction of the Chief Executive Officer and if necessary, the Board of Trustees.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check at an enhanced level and the right to work in the UK.
PERSON SPECIFICATION CRITERIA
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following (E - Essential, D - Desirable):
· Experience of working or volunteering with service users and/or volunteers in either drug and alcohol services, the wider recovery field, associated areas such as homelessness or mental health and supporting those with complex needs (E)
· Experience of recruiting, supporting, or managing volunteers in a charity or community setting (E)
· Experience of planning, coordinating and delivering group activities or community events (E)
· Knowledge of barriers faced by people struggling with substance use and social isolation (E)
· Ability to build supportive relationships with volunteers and service users, particularly those with lived experience (E)
· Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and trauma-informed practice (E)
· Experience of partnership working with statutory or voluntary organisations (D)
· Experience of managing budgets or project resources, including monitoring expenditure and tracking outcomes (D)
· Experience of delivering presentations or training (D)
· Experience of working collaboratively within a wider staff team. (E)
Knowledge and Skills
· Proven people skills (i.e.: motivate, engage, supervise a team of volunteers and service users to deliver on the key aspects of the role.)
· Knowledge of the range of services and activities available and necessary to improve the quality of life for people who have substance use issues, and practical ways to develop recovery capital.
· Demonstrable skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of partners within both the statutory and voluntary sectors.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on record keeping, monitoring, case supervision, and report writing.
· Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal systems.
Personal qualities:
· The ability to maintain safe professional boundaries with professionals, colleagues, and volunteers/service users at all times.
· Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing environments and to balance competing demands.
· Employ a flexible, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards those with substance use issues.
· Empathy with staff and volunteers who themselves may well be in treatment/recovery (lived experience of addiction or dependency is not essential but would be clearly valued.)
PLEASE NOTE: We especially encourage applications from individuals with direct or associative experience of a substance use disorder.
Build on Belief, April 2026.
Build on Belief supports people who are struggling with, or are in recovery from their substance use; namely drugs and alcohol.


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This is a grant funded role, fixed term for two years, with the opportunity for conversion to a permanent role should funding allow.
Main Purpose of the Role:
To provide proactive, emotional, and practical support to families and individuals affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) across Scotland. The role will focus on early engagement, wellbeing assessment, community building, and delivery of workshops and events, while ensuring accurate tracking of support outcomes and data.
The successful candidate will also lead on support for young people living with Duchenne during 2 key transition points (primary to secondary school stage and moving into adulthood). They will work closely with the England-based Transitions Coordinator to deliver a joined-up programme of support across the UK.
Specific Tasks:
1. Proactive Family Support
- Initiate contact with newly registered families within agreed timeframes (email within 3 working days, call within 7–10 working days)
- Contact to be made to all registered Action Duchenne members, knows to us in Scotland, to ensure the current support offer is clear
- Provide ongoing support tailored to individual needs, including emotional wellbeing, physical health, housing, financial security, self-esteem and respect, decision-making, social engagement, quality of life, and access to care
- Use the Action Duchenne Assessment Form and Action Plan to identify and respond to areas of concern
2. Transitions Support
· Lead transition support across all nations, with a focus on Scotland, for children and young people facing key life changes, including:
· Moving between educational settings such as primary to secondary
· Transitioning from paediatric to adult health services
· Changes in mobility and independence (e.g. transitioning to using powerchairs)
· You will lead, but expected to work collaboratively with the England-based Transition Coordinator to ensure consistency and continuity of support across the UK
· Develop resources, guidance, and workshops to support families through transitions
3. Wellbeing Tracking and Outcome Measurement
· Administer wellbeing questionnaires and record scores across key domains (e.g. physical health, emotional wellbeing, financial security)
· Collaborate with families to co-create action plans and track progress
· Ensure all data is entered into CRM (E-Tapestry or similar) within the allotted timeframe, i.e. immediately after or during the call.
4. Community Engagement and Event Delivery
· Organise and deliver regional meetups (minimum one per quarter)
· Facilitate support groups (virtual and in-person) for parents, young people, and extended family
· Support delivery of workshops and events aligned with programme schedule (e.g. music, life skills, employability)
5. Stakeholder Collaboration
· Liaise with external organisations including NHS care advisors and clinics, local authorities, counselling services, and other charities
· Represent Action Duchenne in Scotland and build relationships with local networks
6. Administration and Reporting
· Maintain accurate records of all interactions and support provided
· Contribute to quarterly reporting on activity delivery, capacity utilisation, and family impact
· Support development of CRM processes and service delivery improvements
7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
· New contact acknowledgement email: within 3 working days
· New contact follow-up call: within 7–10 working days
· Families contacted per week: 12–15 hours of direct contact
· Regional meetups: 1 per quarter
· Support groups delivered: 9–12 per year
· CRM data entry: within 24 hours of interaction
· Family outcomes tracked: via wellbeing questionnaire and action plan
· Transition support delivered: tracked through engagement, resources, and feedback
NB This is not an exhaustive list, the role holder will be asked to carry out additional tasks as required for the Team’s successful service delivery. Such tasks will always be reasonable and broadly in line with current knowledge levels and skill sets.
Please find below the job specification, including required skills and qualifications.
Action Duchenne is a charity providing holistic support to those living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (Duchenne) and their families.



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About the role:
At Single Homeless Project, we believe everyone deserves access to the care they need to live well - and that’s where you come in. We’re offering an exciting new opportunity to shape how health support is delivered within our innovative Camden Housing First service. As Health Lead, you won’t just be part of a team - you’ll be pioneering a vital, human-centred approach to health within homelessness services. It’s a chance to make a deep and lasting impact, not only on individual lives but on how we work with health systems across the borough.
This is a role for someone who wants to grow a meaningful career while helping others to rebuild their lives. You'll work directly with people who are often overlooked by traditional systems, taking the time to build trust, understand their needs and walk alongside them on their journey to better health. From completing health assessments and designing personal health support plans, to leading multidisciplinary meetings and opening doors to essential services - you'll be the link between individuals and the support they deserve. Your insight will also help us map local services, influence partnerships and drive forward more inclusive healthcare approaches.
You’ll be part of a psychologically informed environment, where trauma-informed care and understanding complex needs are part of everyday practice. At SHP, we’re committed to developing our people - this role offers a strong foundation for a career with real purpose, backed by expert training, team support and opportunities to grow with us.
About you:
- You bring knowledge (or a real willingness to learn) about common health issues and the barriers to care faced by people experiencing homelessness
- You know how to build trust and connect with clients who may feel wary of services, finding ways to engage that genuinely work for them
- You understand local health systems and services, and can navigate them confidently to open up the right support for clients
- You bring experience or awareness of working with survivors of domestic abuse, with a sensitive, informed and person-centred approach
- You’re confident working independently and as part of a team, with strong skills in support planning, safeguarding, record keeping, data and reporting, and advocating for clients facing multiple disadvantage
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important info:
Applications will be reviewed and suitable candidates invited to interview as they are received. We reserve the right to close the advert as soon as a suitable candidate is identified, therefore please submit your application as soon as possible to be considered.
Please note first stage interviews will be held online via Microsoft Teams, suitable candidates will be invited to a second stage interview in Kings Cross.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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This role will support the Database Manager in overseeing and enhancing Sarcoma UK’s Raiser’s Edge NXT database to ensure it supports strategic fundraising, data-driven decision-making, and organisational growth. This senior role balances day-to-day database operations with a focus on innovation, integration of new technologies, and the delivery of advanced reporting and insights that align with Sarcoma UK’s strategic objectives. The Senior Database Officer also plays a key role in staff upskilling and future-proofing the charity’s data systems.
At Sarcoma UK, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Volunteering day per year
- Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
- Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
- Team activities throughout the year
- Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan
Our Promise:
Everything we do is shaped by the people affected by sarcoma.
Our work is guided by five commitments:
- We are shaped and driven by people affected by sarcom: we listen to and learn from the experiences of patients and families.
- We are committed to equity: everyone affected by sarcoma should be able to access the same quality of care, information and support.
- We collaborate to make a bigger impact: we work with healthcare professionals, researchers, organisations and policymakers to achieve more together.
- We uphold the highest standards: we use evidence and expertise to push for better care, treatment and research.
- We are relentlessly ambitious: sarcoma is decades behind other cancers. We will use every opportunity to close that gap.
Duties and key responsibilities
Database Administration (Raiser’s Edge NXT)
- Manage, maintain and optimise constituent and gift data on Raiser’s Edge NXT to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Support the Database Officer with processing incoming donations from online giving platforms including JustGiving and Fundraise Up to ensure accurate integration and reconciliation.
- Support the Database Officer with monthly reconciliations between Raiser’s Edge NXT and the income spreadsheet.
- Work with the Database Manager to develop and manage Omatic Cloud automated processes for importing constituent and gift data from external fundraising platforms.
- Support the Database Manager in designing and monitoring database KPIs.
- Lead data cleansing and housekeeping projects including data retention, consent and Gift Aid reviews identifying areas for improvement and implementation of best practice in collaboration with the Database Manager and Database Officer.
- Support fundraising stewardship through event management, automated workflows and mailing list coordination.
- Process and record Gift Aid declarations in accordance with HMRC guidelines.
- Maintain high standards of data quality, GDPR compliance and robust data controls.
- Administer user access and database security settings in line with internal policies and GDPR.
Data Reporting and Insights
- Build sophisticated donor segmentation, pipelines and automated journeys to improve donor retention and engagement.
- Deliver tailored reports, interactive dashboards and insights to support strategic decision-making.
Staff Training and Support
- Provide tailored team training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and guidance materials to help colleagues make the best use of Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Manage data-related enquiries and provide timely support.
Cross Function Collaboration
- Work closely with the Database Officer to align on day-to-day data processing and support.
- Partner with the Finance Team on reconciliation and reporting.
- Collaborate with Fundraising, Communications, and Support Services teams to provide strategic database insights and technical guidance.
Other
- Work flexibly and collaboratively in a dynamic environment, undertaking other duties as required to support the wider operations of Sarcoma UK.
Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research and offers information and support to anyone affected by sarcoma.
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We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our friendly team and help support the continued work of our LifeSkills Plus team. You will provide intensive support to adults with complex needs who are further away from employment or training by using a strength-based approach, ensuring those accessing the programme receive appropriate practical and emotional support by visiting them at home or in the community.
The LifeSkills programme supports individuals and families to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills. The LifeSkills Support Worker will work closely with the linked LifeSkills programme, entitled LifeSkills Open.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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Education Manager
Salary: £47,000 - £51,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Home-based or hybrid London-based co-working
Contract: Full-time (flexible working requests welcome)
Online harm is not inevitable. This is our urgent and hopeful mission.
We are Molly Rose Foundation, founded following the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell. We work at the intersect of suicide prevention, online safety, and tech accountability to demand a safer online world and move beyond the preventable harm. We believe a better online world is possible, one where young people are protected, championed and equipped with the skills, confidence and critical algorithmic literacy they need to navigate digital spaces and thrive.
We are looking for an Education Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering our Education, Training and Support programme at a pivotal early stage, helping to lay the foundations for long term impact.
This role is for someone with experience developing education programmes and training for diverse audiences at a national or locally significant level, and a strong track record of managing end to end projects. You will develop high quality, evidence led education resources and training, work closely with partners and colleagues across the organisation, and help turn strategic ambition into meaningful, measurable impact for young people and the adults who support them.
You will join a small, ambitious organisation with big plans and a strong values led culture. If you are motivated by prevention, improving online safety and helping young people live long and stay strong, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a comprehensive package that includes:
-27 days annual leave plus 1 volunteering day, rising to 30 days holiday after three years’ service;
-annual leave buyback scheme, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days;
-employee pension scheme;
-£500 employee wellbeing budget;
-we welcome applications from diverse range of applicants in circumstances, and actively welcome flexible working requests.
Application Process
To apply, please send a CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) and cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) via the Charity Jobs website. In your covering letter we would like to understand how you meet the person specification for this role. You do not need to cover each point separetly but please explicitly draw out your experience working at a national or locally significant level.
Application closing date: This deadline has been bought forward to Monday 11th May 2026 at midnight as previously stated this is due to a high volume of applications. No applications that come in after this date will be accepted.
There will be an initial interview held online between 1st-3rd June and a follow up meet the team stage held in-person in London. We may also set a shortlisting task ahead of selecting for interview.
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Job Title: Assistant Store Manager
Location: Orpington
Salary: £21,921.20
Weekly Hours: 30
Reference: YMC1196329
Are you an experienced retailer?
Do you want to try a new type of retailing in Charity where you can support and deputise for a Store Manager raising money to help change young people’s lives?
You will work alongside paid staff and volunteers, proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity. If this excites you then we have a fantastic opportunity in our store.
As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play a key role in the stores success. You will be highly organised with experience of merchandising, stock rotation and excellent customer service. You will work effectively and efficiently to maximise income for the shop and promote the work of YMCA within the local community. You will deputise for the store manager when needed and work in an environment that presents challenge and meaning.
Why join YMCA England & Wales?
You will have the opportunity to work in a role that is varied and stimulating, supporting the manager and shop team to represent and serve your local community. You will get real autonomy working with your Store Manager using your entrepreneurial skills to raise money and represent YMCA in your area.
You’ll also get a package that includes:
- Pension
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
- Regular salary reviews
- Sick pay (after a qualifying period)
- Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Health shield cash plan
This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of expansion. We are opening many new stores across England & Wales, Our Charity Shops are unique and offer a wide range of donated products. We are passionate about recycling and pride ourselves in selling over 95% of our donated stock and we don’t sell new goods! If successful, you will be joining an amazing team and receive support and guidance from your Store Manager and Area Manager.
At YMCA England & Wales, we strive to create a workplace that fully reflects and serves its local community. We want all staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We have diverse teams, we encourage everyone to do their best and support them to reach their full potential.
If you are passionate about improving young lives, this will be the role for you.
As an employer committed to inclusivity we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales
Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
YMCA is the world's oldest and largest youth charity. Collectively, we support 402,501 young people across 708 communities in England and Wales.


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Job Title: Volunteer Development Manager
Team: People and Culture
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh) or home-based contract.
Status: Permanent
*The salary on appointment will be set between £47,845 to a maximum of £54,369 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. If you are internal and on the same grade then the salary will be as reflected in our pay policy. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
Context and purpose of role
Volunteers are vital to the success of the Ramblers and the delivery of our strategic goals. That’s why we’ve launched a bold new initiative to enhance volunteer experience. We’re creating a journey that is inclusive, engaging, and genuinely impactful. Our aim is for The Ramblers to be a place where every volunteer feels welcomed, valued, and supported every step of the way.
We believe volunteering should be more than giving time. It should be about finding purpose, building connections, and being part of something meaningful. We are committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds and walks of life feel inspired to join us, confident in contributing, and motivated to stay and grow.
As volunteering lead, the postholder will play a pivotal part in bringing that vision to life.
You will work closely with key stakeholders to enhance the volunteer experience at every stage of the volunteer lifecycle—from attraction and recruitment through to development and recognition.
You’ll design and deliver innovative approaches to enhance the experience of our current volunteers, along with planning and implementing new approaches to attracting volunteers for the future.
This role provides the opportunity to create something lasting: a volunteer experience where people don’t just give their time —they feel a genuine sense of belonging, while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
The role will report directly to the Head of People Experience.
Key responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment and Onboarding
· Develop and implement strategies to attract and recruit a diverse pool of volunteers.
· Design and deliver comprehensive orientation programs to introduce new volunteers to the organisation and their responsibilities.
Training and Development
· Create and facilitate ongoing training programs to enhance volunteer skills and knowledge.
· Provide resources and support to ensure volunteers are equipped to perform their roles effectively.
· Organise workshops, seminars, and training sessions to foster continuous learning.
Volunteer Management and Coordination
· Ensure accurate records of volunteer hours, roles, and performance are maintained.
· Create a safe and supportive environment, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices around safeguarding.
· Develop and implement policies and procedures for volunteer management.
Volunteer Retention and Engagement
· Design and execute recognition programs to acknowledge and celebrate volunteer contributions.
· Organise events and activities to keep volunteers engaged and motivated.
· Regularly communicate with volunteers to provide updates, gather feedback, and address concerns.
Program Evaluation and Improvement
· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the volunteer program.
· Conduct surveys and assessments to gather feedback from volunteers and identify areas for improvement.
· Implement changes and enhancements based on feedback and best practices.
Collaboration and Partnership Building
· Work closely with teams to identify volunteer needs and opportunities.
· Build and maintain relationships with external partners and community organisations to expand volunteer resources.
Technology and Data Management
· Utilise technology track and manage volunteer information.
· Maintain up-to-date records and generate reports on volunteer activities and program outcomes.
· Leverage communication tools and platforms to effectively engage with volunteers.
Other
· Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post
· Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships
The person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge
This section specifies the theoretical understanding or specific expertise needed for the role:
· Knowledge of the value volunteers add, and the impact they bring to organisations.
· Expert and up-to-date knowledge of the law relating to volunteering and volunteering best practice principles, and procedures, particularly around recruitment and retention.
· Demonstrable knowledge and experience of implementing best practice solutions to drive a volunteering involving ethos and culture.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practices.
Skills
This section details the specific abilities and competencies required to perform the job effectively:
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Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives
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Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
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Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and use insights to drive decision-making
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Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
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Project Management Skills: Ability to plan and co-ordinate activity across multiple teams to deliver project goals
Experience
This section specifies the practical, hands-on experience required for the role:
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Experience of ensuring Volunteer and Volunteer Role Manager journeys are accessible and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion.
Personal Attributes
· Active Listener: Listens attentively to others and values their input
· Collaborative: Values and leverages diverse perspectives and skills within the team
· Adaptable: Able to adjust to new situations and challenges with ease
· Problem Solver: Proactively identifies issues and works towards effective solutions
· Analytical Thinker: Analyses information thoroughly and makes sound decisions.
· Detail-Oriented: Pays attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in work
· Mentoring: Willing to mentor and support the development of team members
· Innovative: Embraces new ideas and technologies to improve processes
· Ethical: Upholds ethical standards and integrity in all actions
· Visionary: Looks outwards to anticipate trends and identify opportunities to enhance volunteer experience
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
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