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Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Salary £26,734
Are you a people person and do you want to use your skills to help put nature into recovery in Gloucestershire? We are looking for an excellent communicator with experience of working with and coordinating volunteers to join our team.
You will be passionate about the natural world and supporting people to develop and utilise their skills, whilst also being a great team working and having excellent IT skills.
For full details please see the Job Description.
No agencies.
We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Mondo Foundation
Mondo Foundation partners with grassroots leaders in Nepal, North East India and East Africa to deliver community‑led education and livelihoods programmes. We work through established Country Teams who know their communities best and we have been funding these projects since 2004.
We are small, lean, and values‑driven. Our current UK operation includes a part‑time Bid Writer, Volunteer Coordinator and Marketer. We have an active Trustee Board who provide support and governance – but the CEO owns and delivers the strategy.
The role
We are looking for a CEO who will own the strategy, lead the team, and drive growth – not just manage programmes. You will be responsible for:
- Strategy delivery – owning the 3‑year plan, setting direction, and adapting as opportunities arise
- Country Team relationships – weekly check‑ins with Country Managers, identifying needs for current and new projects, and opportunistically exploring new countries
- Financial management – managing the budget, processing payments (UK and FX), and overseeing Xero
- Marketing strategy – utilising social media and website to drive increased followership to the Foundation to drive new donor and volunteer growth
- Bids and fundraising strategy – owning the bid pipeline, working with the Bid Writer, and driving income raised to meet agreed financial year budget
- Volunteer strategy – owning and driving the volunteer programme (recruitment, placement, impact)
- Line management – leading the part‑time UK team (Bid Writer, Volunteer Coordinator, Marketer
What we are looking for
Essential:
- Experience leading a small charity or non‑profit (or a senior role with full P&L responsibility)
- Experience managing remote international teams
- Financial management skills – you are comfortable with Xero, budgeting, and payment processing
- Ability to own and deliver strategy
- Excellent cross‑cultural communication and relationship‑building
- Willingness to travel internationally (expenses paid)
Desirable:
- Lived or professional experience in East Africa or South Asia
- Experience with bid writing and volunteer programme management
- Knowledge of KOBO or similar impact tools
What we offer
- Flexible, home‑based working with a small, committed team and supportive Trustee Board
- Periodic international travel to our projects and programmes
- 30 days annual leave (pro rata) + pension
- The chance to shape the next chapter of a 20+ year old charity
Send your CV and a 1-page cover letter to [email address] explaining:
? Why you want this CEO role
? Your experience owning and delivering strategy in a small organisation
? Your availability for 3 days/week and travel
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to join us in a hands‑on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. As part of our national charity’s central team, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality programmes that connect young people with citizenship education, from legal initiatives such as mock trials to social action challenges and workshops.
Your Role’s Purpose
Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to play a hands-on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. Working across our portfolio, you’ll support the delivery of a range of programmes, from legal education initiatives such as Mock Trials and The Big Legal Lesson, to Citizenship Workshops and social action programmes like the Make a Difference Challenge.
You’ll coordinate engaging, high-quality experiences for schools, working closely with teachers, volunteers and partners to ensure programmes run smoothly and meet our participation and impact targets. Alongside delivery, you’ll contribute to growing reach, improving programme content and strengthening our overall impact.
Young Citizens works at the intersection of education, democracy and civic life, helping young people become active participants in their communities. If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high-quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Who we are looking for
You will join a small, dedicated team of delivery staff, making this well suited to someone who is ready to take ownership of their key areas while also contributing to shared priorities across the team. You may have experience in programme delivery, education, events, or a similar role, and be ready to take ownership of a diverse and active portfolio.
This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different timelines. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working in a fast-paced environment where strong processes and relationship-building are key to success. For full details of the role and responsibilities, please see the job pack below.
In your first year
You will play a key role in coordinating the delivery of Young Citizens’ education programmes, ensuring schools, teachers and partners have a positive experience from registration through to programme completion. You will manage programme administration, communications, scheduling and logistics, and act as a main point of contact for participating schools and stakeholders.
You will also support monitoring and evaluation by collecting feedback and impact data, helping to demonstrate outcomes and inform programme improvements. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to refining systems and processes to strengthen the quality and reach of Young Citizens’ programmes.
Through programme coordination, stakeholder engagement and operational support, this role delivers:
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Strong relationships with schools, teachers and partners.
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Efficient administrative and communication processes.
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Accurate data and insights to evidence impact and improve delivery.
Why join us?
Deliver an impactful mission with a passionate team. Young Citizens offers the opportunity to join a passionate, supportive and ambitious team dedicated to strengthening democracy by equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate actively in society. Our culture is collaborative, welcoming and impact-focused, and your work will make a tangible difference to children and young people across the UK by helping to deliver programmes that build critical thinking, civic understanding and the confidence to make a positive contribution to their communities.
A results-driven culture with flexibility and strong benefits. We are building an agile, hybrid organisation with a flexible approach to how we work. Our benefits include 28+ days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), volunteering days, office closure over the Christmas holidays, full pension contributions on the first 8%, and enhanced leave packages.
A chance to grow and develop. As we enter a new three-year development phase, we’re seeking individuals who thrive in a high-performing, adaptable environment and are motivated to grow alongside the organisation as it scales.
A chance to leave your mark. We empower our people to be contributors, decision-makers, and designers of our work. We’re looking for proactive professionals who are eager to shape their area of the charity and play a meaningful role in our future direction.
A few useful notes when applying:
If you are excited by the opportunity to coordinate impactful programmes and support the next generation of active citizens, we would love to hear from you.Please submit your CV along with a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements in the job description. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Additional Information
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
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Due to the volume of applications, feedback will be provided only to candidates shortlisted for interview.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in programme coordination, education, youth work or the charity sector, as well as those with strong transferable skills and a genuine commitment to our mission.
The closing date for applications is 11pm on Sunday 14 June 2026, with first shortlisting from Friday 1 June 2026, so early submission is strongly encouraged. Please note that if the role is still advertised, it means we have not yet made an appointment. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


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Project and Engagement Coordinator
Job Title: Project and Engagement Coordinator
Location: Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin / county-wide community-based role
Responsible to: Head of Operations and Service at Stay
Responsible for: Intensive Support Workers and associated delivery
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term, linked to project funding
Salary: £32,103 Per Annum
Base: Hosted by Stay, with travel across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin as required
Job Purpose
The Project and Engagement Coordinator will play a central role in the implementation, coordination and day-to-day delivery of the Partners for Change project. Hosted by Stay and working across the wider partnership, the postholder will help ensure that the project delivers a high-quality, joined-up, trauma-informed and person-centred response to homelessness, rough sleeping, housing insecurity, multiple disadvantage and crisis across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
This is both an operational and strategic role. The postholder will coordinate activity across partners, support delivery against agreed outputs and outcomes, manage data and reporting requirements, and help maintain strong communication, consistency and shared practice across the project.
A key part of the role will be the direct line management and operational oversight of the Intensive Support Workers. The Project and Engagement Coordinator will provide leadership, supervision, caseload oversight, quality assurance and day-to-day guidance to the Intensive Support Worker team, ensuring that support is well coordinated, responsive, safe and effective.
The role will also lead on engagement activity linked to the project, including partnership working, community engagement, peer support approaches, co-production, service development and the promotion of client voice. The postholder will help act as the operational bridge between frontline delivery, partner coordination, and project performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Coordination and Delivery
- Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the Partners for Change project across the partnership.
· Support the effective delivery of a county-wide, joined-up service for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, housing insecurity, multiple disadvantage and crisis.
- Help ensure that project activity remains aligned with agreed aims, outputs, outcomes, funding requirements, and partnership commitments.
- Monitor progress across key areas of delivery and identify issues, risks, gaps, or delays requiring action.
- Work closely with partner organisations to support consistent and coordinated operational practice.
- Help maintain clear communication between delivery partners to ensure a seamless and person-centred service offer.
- Support the practical organisation of meetings, delivery planning, shared actions and follow-up tasks across the partnership.
2. Line Management of Intensive Support Workers
· Provide direct line management to the Intensive Support Workers employed as part of the project.
· Offer day-to-day leadership, supervision, support and guidance to Intensive Support Workers delivering community-based interventions.
- Allocate and oversee caseloads, areas of work and priorities to ensure an effective, safe and balanced outreach response.
- Monitor staff workload, performance, wellbeing and professional development.
- Carry out regular one-to-one supervision, case discussions, support reviews and appraisal processes in line with organisational policy.
- Provide reflective practice support and help staff respond effectively to challenging, complex and high-risk situations.
- Promote consistent standards of trauma-informed, person-centred, strengths-based and professionally accountable practice.
· Support induction, training, development and ongoing quality improvement within the Intensive Support Worker team.
- Ensure outreach delivery is well coordinated and responsive to both urgent need and planned support.
3. Oversight of Outreach Delivery
- Oversee the operational delivery of intensive outreach support across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
- Ensure outreach activity is targeted appropriately towards people who are rough sleeping, homeless, at risk of homelessness, in crisis, excluded from services, or experiencing multiple disadvantage.
· Ensure support is accessible and responsive for people experiencing multiple disadvantage and for those in crisis, including individuals who may face barriers to engagement with mainstream services.
- Support the team to deliver holistic assessments, support plans, urgent interventions, advocacy, referrals, and warm handovers.
- Monitor outreach caseloads, client journeys, and support outcomes to help ensure effective and timely intervention.
- Help identify patterns of need, service gaps and barriers to engagement, and respond to these through operational planning and partnership discussion.
- Promote high standards of client engagement, safeguarding practice, risk management, professional boundaries and record keeping.
- Provide additional support or escalation where cases are particularly complex, high risk or blocked.
4. Partnership Working and Multi-Agency Coordination
- Act as a key operational link between Stay, The Shrewsbury Ark, KiP and other external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with local authorities, housing providers, health services, voluntary organisations and community groups.
- Contribute to a coordinated county-wide response by supporting shared planning, communication and problem solving across agencies.
- Attend and contribute to partnership meetings, case coordination meetings, strategy discussions and service development forums.
- Help ensure that referrals, pathways and inter-agency communication are clear, effective and person-centred.
- Work collaboratively to reduce duplication, close gaps between services and improve continuity of support for clients.
5. Monitoring, Data and Reporting
- Oversee the collection, recording and monitoring of project activity, outputs and outcomes.
- Support the effective use of shared case management and reporting systems, including In-Form or other agreed systems.
· Check that Intensive Support Workers and relevant project partners maintain timely, accurate and high-quality records.
- Collate data, narrative updates, case studies and evidence of impact for internal monitoring and external reporting.
- Contribute to reports for funders, managers, trustees and partnership governance arrangements as required.
- Monitor progress against targets and help identify where corrective action or additional support is needed.
- Support a culture of evidence-led delivery, accountability and continuous learning.
6. Client and Community Engagement and Volunteering
· Lead community engagement activities to raise awareness of homelessness and rough sleeping.
· Build relationships with local communities, stakeholders, schools, faith groups, businesses, and partner agencies.
· Support the development of communications, events, and engagement opportunities that promote the project and encourage community involvement.
· Help coordinate volunteer involvement, including supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing engagement in partnership with delivery teams.
· Contribute to wider service development, co-production, and tenancy-readiness activities to strengthen the overall partnership offer.
7. Service Development and Quality Improvement
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the project model and operational practice.
- Support the development and facilitation of co-production opportunities, ensuring people with lived experience are involved in service planning, feedback, and continuous improvement of the project.
- Identify learning from delivery, feedback, case trends and data, and use this to inform service improvement.
- Support consistency in standards, approaches and quality across partners where possible.
- Help embed trauma-informed, anti-discriminatory, inclusive and psychologically informed ways of working.
- Contribute to shared learning opportunities, best-practice sessions and reflective discussions across the partnership.
- Support innovation and practical problem solving in response to emerging needs or operational challenges.
8. Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance
- Take responsibility for safeguarding practice within the scope of the role, ensuring concerns are identified, recorded and escalated appropriately.
· Support Intensive Support Workers to assess and manage risk in relation to rough sleeping, self-neglect, exploitation, poor mental health, substance use, domestic abuse and other forms of vulnerability.
- Ensure lone working, health and safety, confidentiality, information sharing and data protection procedures are followed consistently.
- Promote safe working practice for staff delivering outreach in community settings and high-risk environments.
- Contribute to incident review, learning and service response where safeguarding or serious concerns arise.
- Maintain clear accountability, professional boundaries and lawful information handling at all times.
9. Communication and Representation
- Act as a professional and credible representative of the project and host organisation in meetings, networks and partnership settings.
- Communicate clearly and constructively with colleagues, clients, partners and stakeholders.
- Support internal and external communication relating to project activity, engagement and impact.
- Help ensure that information shared across the partnership is timely, accurate and useful for delivery.
- Contribute to presentations, briefings, updates and promotional materials as required.
General Duties
- Work at all times in line with the organisation’s mission, values, policies, and procedures.
- Promote equality, diversity, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and level of the post.
- Travel across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin and work flexibly in response to project needs.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of coordinating projects, services or multi-agency work in a housing, homelessness, community, health, social care or voluntary sector setting.
- Experience of supporting or managing staff in a frontline service environment.
- Experience of working with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or affected by multiple disadvantage.
· Experience of working with people in crisis and those facing multiple disadvantage, including individuals who may be excluded from or unable to engage with mainstream services.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based practice.
- Experience of partnership working and building effective relationships across organisations and sectors.
- Ability to coordinate operational delivery, manage competing priorities and maintain oversight of multiple workstreams.
- Experience of case oversight, support planning, referrals, safeguarding and risk management.
- Experience of monitoring performance, maintaining records and contributing to reporting requirements.
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead with clarity, empathy and accountability.
- Good IT and data management skills, including confidence using case management or monitoring systems.
- Ability to travel across the county and work flexibly as required.
Desirable
- Experience of managing outreach or community-based support services.
- Knowledge of homelessness systems, housing pathways and local authority processes.
- Experience of working within funded projects with outputs, outcomes and reporting requirements.
- Experience of co-production, peer support, service-user engagement or community engagement.
- Experience of using In-Form or similar client record / case management systems.
- Knowledge of the challenges affecting people with no recourse to public funds, substance use needs, mental health needs or neurodiversity.
- Full driving licence and access to transport, where required for the role.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Strong leadership and coordination skills
- Calm, organised and solution-focused approach
- Compassionate, professional and non-judgemental manner
- Ability to motivate, support and develop staff
- Strong partnership and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to high-quality, inclusive and trauma-informed practice
· Ability to engage effectively with people in crisis and those experiencing multiple disadvantage, including individuals who may face barriers to accessing mainstream services.
- Confidence in handling complexity, challenge and change
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with practical operational delivery
Additional Information
This role combines project coordination, staff management, partnership working and frontline service oversight. It requires a flexible, organised and relationship-based approach, with the ability to work across organisational boundaries and support both strategic delivery and day-to-day operational practice.
The postholder will be expected to work with people experiencing crisis, exclusion and multiple disadvantage, and to support staff working in complex community settings.
The role is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check where required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting for a Senior Programme Co-ordinator. The team at United Way UK is a passionate, friendly and collaborative group, committed to creating meaningful change in communities across the UK.
We value trust, strong teamwork, flexibility and reliability, and we work closely together to deliver programmes and partnerships that truly make a difference.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Officer to join our small team. The role plays an important part in the planning and coordination of our core programmes and partnerships. The role is varied and would suit someone who is organised and confident in building relationships and working with a wide range of people. You will get to work with and present to corporate partners, charities and schools, travelling across the UK to ensure projects and events are delivered smoothly and professionally.
This role will help bring partners, charities and communities together to create practical, local impact across the UK.
What you will do:
- Help deliver programmes that create meaningful impact in communities across the UK.
- Work with charities, schools and corporate partners to coordinate volunteering projects, events and community activities.
- Support the growth and development of United Way UK’s core programmes, including Corporate Volunteering, Give Local, Reading Oasis and #DestinationDigital.
- Contribute to storytelling, impact reporting and communications that showcase the difference our programmes make.
- Be part of a small, collaborative team where your ideas, initiative and contribution will genuinely matter.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Coordinate programme and project activities, ensuring delivery runs smoothly and to a high standard.
- Build positive relationships with corporate partners, charities, schools and community organisations.
- Support volunteering events and programme activity across the UK, including regular travel.
- Maintain programme trackers, records and budget information accurately and efficiently.
- Help create content for reports, presentations, social media and partner communications.
What You’ll Need
- A highly professional approach with flexibility, reliability and initiative
- Experience supporting programmes, projects or events, ideally within the charity, education, community or CSR sectors.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
- Confidence communicating with a wide range of people and building positive relationships.
- Good written communication skills, including drafting content for reports or communications.
- A proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently and as a strong team player
- Willingness to travel across the UK and attend meetings in London regularly.
Why Join Us
- We are a small, supportive and driven team committed to creating positive change across the UK.
- Work flexibly in a home-based role with regular travel and the opportunity to build relationships nationwide.
- Play a meaningful role in programmes that bring partners and communities together to create local impact.
- Work in a collaborative culture built on trust, strong teamwork, flexibility and shared values.
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter/supporting statement of no more than two pages which shares relevant experience and why you want to work with us.
• Interview venue: online interviews
• Important note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
About the role
We are recruiting a Van Peer Coordinator to support our Hepatitis C peer project in the Oxford & Thames Valley area. This role involves driving a van across the region and working with people affected by substance use and hepatitis C.
Peers use their lived experience to raise awareness of hepatitis C, reduce stigma, and help people access testing and treatment.
About you
You will:
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Be confident driving a van and travelling long distances
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Have experience working with people affected by substance misuse
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Have lived experience of hepatitis C, or experience supporting someone who has
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Be reliable, compassionate, and well organised
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Have good communication skills
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Hold a clean driving licence (essential)
What you’ll do
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Recruit and support volunteer peers
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Work with NHS hepatitis C teams, drug and alcohol services, and homelessness services
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Coordinate education sessions and community-based hepatitis C testing
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Support people into hepatitis C treatment and ongoing care
This role requires regular travel across Oxford & Thames Valley.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is midnight, 7th June 2026.
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.


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Main Purpose
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for coordinating volunteer recruitment and selection, using innovative opportunities to engage with others and encourage participation. The postholder will be involved in all elements of the volunteer journey, including recruitment, selection, training, stewardship, recognition and exit; whilst maintaining accurate records within the volunteer management system.
The Volunteer Coordinator will also support staff with the management of volunteers, in their areas, helping to resolve day-to-day issues encountered by volunteers, and build and maintain engaging relationships with volunteers, ensuring they have a positive and meaningful experience.
Working with a range of teams across three sites , the Volunteer Coordinator provides expert support and guidance to staff on the effective stewardship, engagement and management of volunteers. They will also work with colleagues to identify and develop opportunities for volunteer involvement, matching volunteers to need.
This role requires high levels of emotional intelligence, creativity, drive and initiative, and a positive attitude to working with a variety of people at all levels. This role may involve occasional evening and weekend working, with some travel across three sites. This post is subject to a successful DBS check.
Main Duties & Responsiblities
Recruitment, Selection and Induction of Volunteers
• To be the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries and applications.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the coordination of all relevant application, interview, selection and training processes for volunteers, including the processing of DBS checks and associated administration.
• Coordinate the promotion and advertisement of volunteering opportunities, including targeted recruitment campaigns.
• Conduct volunteer interviews, either face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Ensure excellent service is delivered in a timely manner and that processes are efficient and robust.
• Plan and deliver engaging training and development opportunities for volunteers to support them in undertaking their role.
• Represent Aurora Wellbeing to a range of external audiences, building and maintaining effective relationships to raise awareness of volunteering opportunities and support the recruitment of volunteers.
• Attend relevant internal and external events to recruit volunteers and promote the work of Aurora Wellbeing within local communities.
• Work with other teams within Aurora Wellbeing to identify, develop and promote new opportunities for volunteer involvement.
Volunteer Support and Supervision
• To be the central point of contact for all volunteers
• Maintain regular communication with volunteers, providing guidance, support and direction.
• Respond to any day-to-day queries from volunteers, helping to resolve issues encountered by volunteers when undertaking their role and escalating any issues to the Head of Volunteering as appropriate.
• Provide support and supervision for volunteers, through a range of face-to-face, telephone, digital or group activities.
• Provide efficient administrative support to ensure the effective running of all stages of the volunteer journey and lifecycle.
• Promote the active engagement of volunteers
• Support the recognition of the impact volunteers have and value the contributions they make
• Ensure effective communication, engagement and recognition of Aurora Wellbeing volunteers through social media, newsletters, events and other innovative opportunities.
Team Working and Collaboration
• Provide proactive support and guidance to staff on volunteering best practice and the effective management, stewardship, and engagement.
• Act as a source of knowledge on volunteering related matters, providing timely advice in line with policies and procedures.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to support the rollout of initiatives for volunteer recruitment, retention and engagement as necessary.
Operational
• Maintain accurate volunteer records on our data management systems, ensuring that volunteer information is kept up to date and data is stored and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Provide volunteer KPI information as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with organisations within the local community to promote the work of Aurora.
Training and Development
• To attend staff development programmes, training courses, and conferences as deemed necessary.
• To attend staff meetings.
• To take responsibility for attendance at mandatory training sessions.
• To undertake professional development/training considered necessary.
• To follow Aurora’s code of practice in matters such as Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
Qualifications Educated to equivalent GCSE level 4 or above in Maths and English Evidence of training or development relevant to volunteering.
Relevant professional or personal experience of volunteering or working with communities.
Experience of recruiting and supporting others using a formal process.
Experience of using CRM or database systems to input data and maintain accurate records.
Experience of managing own daily workload.
Experience of working collaboratively, both within an organisation and with external stakeholders and partners.
Desirable
Evidence of training or development relevant to volunteering.
Experience of working with or managing volunteers.
Experience of working with vulnerable people or in a confidential, sensitive environment.
Experience of designing, delivering or coordinating the training of others.
Knowledge & Skills
Required
An appreciation of the value of volunteers in an organisation, including their recruitment, diversity, inclusion, support and stewardship.
Empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs.
A good understanding of GDPR and the ability to process sensitive/personal information appropriately.
Able to prioritise a diverse workload and manage competing demands and deadlines.
Excellent administrative skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
A good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of volunteering best practice and current trends and devleopments.
An understanding of the DIsclosure and Barring Service checks.
Confident in presenting to a diverse range of audiences of designing, delivering or coordinating the training of others.
Ability to deliver training to small groups (10-15 people).
Person Specification
Required
Motivated, with an enthusiasm for the role.
Warm and empathetic.
Creative, agile and willing to explore new opportunities.
Flexible, positive attitude and ability to work independently.
Desirable
Comfortable with working directly with people effected by cancer and long-term health conditions.
The post-holder may be required to work evenings and weekends. The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be a conclusive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post holder considering service needs.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 20th May. Successful short-listed candidates will be invited to interview week commencing 25th May.
To enhance the health, heritage and well-being of the local community, with a special focus on supporting cancer patients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role will support the development and delivery of our services and resources for young people born with a cleft lip and/or palate. Working closely with the Engagement & Services team to help us achieve our mission.
The Youth Engagement Coordinator will sit within the Engagement & Services Team. They will join a friendly and supportive team of seven colleagues who, together, are responsible for the delivery of CLAPA’s adult, family, children and young people and involvement services. The post holder will develop and deliver services for eight- to seventeen-year-olds, which will enable the young cleft community to connect, share experiences and access guidance and emotional support. Shaping what support looks like, creating positive impact and strengthening reach, this new role for CLAPA will make a real difference to the lives of children and young people born with a cleft.
If you think you have the talent, passion and experience to help us ensure we can always meet the needs of the community we serve, we want to hear from you.
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Purpose of job
To lead and develop BucksVision’s approach to volunteer involvement across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, ensuring volunteers are recruited, trained, supported and retained to help deliver high-quality services for people with sight loss.
The Volunteer Manager provides guidance and support to staff, volunteers and local groups, helping BucksVision maintain a safe, confident and sustainable volunteer base.
Impact
BucksVision relies on over 280 volunteers to support people with sight loss across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. Volunteers are central to the charity’s ability to maintain existing services, respond to local need and develop new opportunities.
The Volunteer Manager plays a key role in ensuring BucksVision has a safe, effective and sustainable volunteer base. This includes improving recruitment, supporting retention, strengthening volunteer practice and helping staff and volunteer leaders to manage volunteer involvement confidently and consistently.
Decision making responsibility
The Volunteer Manager is the organisational lead for volunteer involvement and is expected to make day-to-day decisions relating to volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, support, retention and safe practice.
The postholder will use professional judgement to resolve volunteer-related issues, advise colleagues, identify risks and escalate safeguarding, performance or conduct concerns where appropriate.
Main accountabilities
To work in partnership with the Chief Executive and Operations Manager to lead and develop volunteer involvement across BucksVision, ensuring recruitment, onboarding, training, support, retention are delivered in line with BucksVision’s strategic outcomes.
This includes:
- Leading the recruitment, selection and onboarding of volunteers across BucksVision, ensuring applicants are matched to suitable roles and have a positive, accessible and inclusive experience.
- Strengthening volunteer retention by helping to create a positive volunteer experience through clear communication, recognition, feedback and practical problem-solving.
- Line managing three members of staff working with volunteers.
- Providing guidance to staff, social club volunteers, divisional volunteers and volunteer leaders on volunteer involvement, role boundaries, expectations, good practice and safe working.
- Designing, delivering and coordinating training for staff and volunteers, including induction, safeguarding, health and safety, sighted guiding, role boundaries and volunteer management good practice.
- Helping to resolve issues relating to volunteer involvement, including conduct, accessibility, safeguarding, expectations and role boundaries, escalating concerns where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB TITLE: Outreach Coordinator (Families and Patients, all ages 0-25)
HOURS OF WORK: 24 or 32 hours per week £27,500 FTE – Actual Salary = 24h £16,500 PA / 32h £22,000
PLACE OF WORK: ECHO charity Office, 1 Royal Street, London SE1 7LL, Office & hospital-based Evelina London Children’s Hospital, with some community
Days of Work: Mandatory Monday team day & Thursday will be an 8 pm finish. Actual days/hours to be agreed.
RESPONSIBLE TO: People and Impact Lead
TYPE OF CONTRACT: 2 years
BENEFITS INCLUDE 25 days annual leave (pro rata) increasing to 28 in service, winter shopping day off, workplace pension & flexible working
ECHO’s Outreach Coordinator will provide support to families of children and young people aged 0-25 affected by CHD (Congenital Heart Disease) and patients.
This role will have around 20% of time to focus on finding out the needs of 18-25 patients, parents, and siblings, and developing support and information for them.
We are an independent charity who support families treated by the Evelina, London & Royal Brompton, and Harefield hospital networks, and the CHD network of 47 local hospitals, and are based close to the Evelina London Children’s Hosptial.
Can you… work in a hospital environment, on the phone, and online; plan visits or events such as a zoo trip or a party; support children, young people, and families through diagnosis, treatment, care, and, at times, the loss of a child; and provide needs-led emotional, social, and practical support to children with heart conditions, their siblings, parents, and carers?
Can you also research the needs of 18–25-year-olds, develop peer support and programmes for them, and deliver this on a small budget with patient and carer input throughout?
This role provides high-quality emotional, social, and practical support to children with heart conditions, their siblings, parents, and carers, from birth to 25 years. You will deliver 1-to-1 outreach in the hospital and the community, lead play and wellbeing activities, and maintain a visiting programme across children’s departments, including PICU, Cardiac, and NICU. 20% of your focus is supporting young people aged 18–25, identifying their needs, assessing numbers, and developing peer support programmes. The role also involves creating resources and accurate information for families, offering guidance for those facing bereavement or loss, promoting wellbeing across hospitals and networks, planning events, contributing to closed social media groups, maintaining records, and capturing impact through case studies and testimonials.
You will embrace our database, AI, and tools that can support families and our small charity to make a bigger impact.
You will have experience of working in emotionally demanding situations, be dedicated to supporting people, and be able to guide families through the impact of medical diagnosis, treatment, and bereavement with compassion and understanding.
Support
- Provide a safe space for families, in person, online, and on the phone
- Provide support to children, young people, and parents/carers affected by CHD from diagnosis to adult
- Research the support needs of younger adults, from 18 – 25 years across the CHD community, including patients, siblings/young carers, and parents/carers.
- Ensure EDI is a primary focus for ECHO – help us ensure everyone can access our services
- Be there from diagnosis throughout childhood – work with our Youth Worker & Families and Volunteer Coordinator to ensure our families are supported
- Create ways to utilise the ECHO database to understand our own membershipsProvide information and support to families of children with heart conditions and those with additional needs
- Review and upgrade information for families, build strong relationships with referrers by attending meetings, providing talks and outreach across the network hospitals, delivering paediatric Cardiology services via Evelina London and the Royal Brompton
- Seek to offer support services to families treated locally in network hospitals – Annual mail out & visit
- Represent families throughout the community and consider the varied needs of ECHO members and how they might be included in our service offering
- Research what do young parents under 25 need, what about the needs of patients who are 18-25
- Provide fun sessions to children, young people and families
- Bringing like-minded people together, our events are a vital part of your work- some will be out of hours
Please use the link above to send us your CV and a Cover letter that demonstrates you meet the above criteria.
Closing date: 3rd June midnight
The first interview will be held online the week beginning: 8th June
With an in-person interview for shortlisted candidates at the ECHO office on 15th June.
This role will need DBS, two references, and an honorary contract with the NHS
ECHO is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from everyone
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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The LJS Community Care Co-ordinator is central to/at the heart of the care and advice provided to our members of all ages, where needed.
We are seeking someone who is confident in communicating with a range of people across generations, and empathising with those in stressful situations. Experience of working with volunteers, being motivated to help solve problems and alleviate difficulties, and familiarity with Social Services and Jewish community services are primary attributes.
Liaising with our Rabbis and lead volunteers to provide advice and help to members, preparing casework supervision, and maintaining communication with Social Services, appropriate charities and agencies are central responsibilities
This is also a pivotal role in ongoing safeguarding guidance and training; working with bereaved members and their families together with the Rabbis and the Synagogue Bereavement Support Team; and the training and support needs for LJS volunteers.
This significant role is supported by a part-time administrator and the LJS Community Care Committee.
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue is a large, vibrant, inclusive and diverse community in London. With 1,800+ members, the LJS is the longest established Liberal synagogue in the UK and one of the leading synagogues within the Movement for Progressive Judaism.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
Please send a CV and a covering letter no longer than two sides describing how you meet the job specifications.
Job Title: Events & Facilities Coordinator, St Swithuns
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 21.6 hours (0.6 FTE) hours net per week, to be worked over 3 to 4 days, including some weekend and evening work
Salary: £15,180 (£25,300 FTE) per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location:St Swithun’s Church, Worcester
About St Swithun’s, Worcester
St Swithun’s has undergone a multi-million-pound conservation and repair, followed by the very successful delivery of funded events and activities over the past few years. Following the conclusion of this funded period, we’re focused on keeping the doors of this fantastic and versatile space open for the community and external organisers.
Overall job purpose
The Site Coordinator will be solely responsible for delivering events at this stunning Grade I listed church. From the initial enquiry through to final delivery, they will oversee the planning and coordination of third-party hires, ensuring every detail is handled with care and precision while providing seamless and functional hires of this wonderful historical building. Working alone, the Site Coordinator will ensure there is continued access to the building for community groups and hirers, whilst overseeing all aspects of the day to day administration of the venue; This includes site operations, record keeping, event management, hire marketing and site presentation.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Monday 22nd June 2026. The familiarisation dates will be Friday 3rd and Monday 6th July 2026.
The interviews will take place in Worcester on Tuesday 7th July 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Service Coordinator
Dot Dot Dot is a social enterprise which allows people who do brilliant voluntary work to live in buildings that would otherwise be empty. We provide good, inexpensive housing to people who make a difference, we protect buildings for their owners, and we contribute to communities. Everyone wins.
We are looking for an effective, organised and socially minded person to join our services team as a Service Coordinator. You will be at the heart of our business, directly coordinating and delivering our service to guardians and to property owners. Supported by experienced managers and, making use of a field team and other operational support, you will deliver work across our diverse portfolio.
As well as the opportunity to see your work making a tangible difference, in this role you will benefit from a friendly work environment, a competitive salary and terms of employment which aim to support a good work-life balance.
The fundamentals of this role
Manage guardians
- Ensure guardians meet our criteria and ready for life as a guardian.
- Manage the guardian sign-up and move-in process.
- Be the main point of contact for guardians.
- Liaise with guardians to resolve any issues or concerns, e.g. poor conduct, licence breaches or vulnerability concerns.
- Work closely with guardians when they need to move on from Dot Dot Dot properties.
- Draw on data to gain insight into guardians and to guide support or interventions as required.
- Coordinate or assist with events, partnerships and other activities to promote volunteering and/or community engagement.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure repairs are properly reported and dealt with.
- Collaborate with colleagues to fill voids quickly with suitable guardians.
Manage properties
- Collaborate with colleagues ensure that properties are monitored, set up and managed in line with internal standards, client requirements and any relevant licensing or regulatory standards.
- Organise, monitor and manage the handback of properties to clients, ensuring guardian and client relationships are managed professionally and effectively.
- Monitor budgets and spending on property issues, to make good choices about spending and to inform budget planning and risk management.
- Collaborate with clients on property repairs, major works or other issues.
- Provide clients with reports and information about their property as required.
Provide excellent client service
- Liaise closely with clients (building owners) to understand their needs and to keep them updated and informed about our work.
- Build strong day-to-day relationships with client contacts, working in a collaborative and service- focused way.
- Understand our client agreements and ensure that our service delivery meets the unique requirements of each contract.
- Identify opportunities to add value for our clients, encouraging the best social and financial value for all parties.
About you
- You’re likely to be able to demonstrate experience of, or aptitude for, much of the following:
- Interest in our mission and values as an organisation.
- Confidence in and enthusiasm for meeting people, with good interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional manner.
- Resourceful, proactive and hands-on approach - the service coordinator will experience new places, people and challenges and the ability to find practical solutions or seek out advice is critical.
- Organisation and good attention to detail - someone who prepares in advance for tasks and ensures that every detail is properly addressed.
- Ability to prioritise workload and efficiently manage diary to achieve results and meet deadlines.
- Responsibility and trustworthiness - able to take responsibility for the safety and security of people and buildings.
- Self confident and practical, ready to make decisions and use judgement in a wide variety of contexts, places and situations.
Take a look at our website for further information about this role and the work we do.
Dot Dot Dot is a social enterprise that turns properties which would otherwise stand empty into inexpensive homes.

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ABOUT THE ROLE
- Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator
- Location: Nottingham office – minimum three days per week at the office.
- Salary: £25,000
- Permanent: 35 hours per week.
Make a real difference to life after brain injury. Join us as Headway’s Fundraising Coordinator and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking fundraising team that raises vital funds and increases national visibility.
Headway UK– the brain injury association, supports thousands of people every year. Every 90 seconds, someone is admitted to a UK hospital with a brain injury. Brain injury can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. The Fundraising Team raises critical funds and awareness so that everyone affected by brain injury has the support they need to live well.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Fundraising Coordinator plays a central support role across the Fundraising Team, providing high-quality income, operational and stewardship support, with specialist activities for corporate, community and events fundraising.
You will:
- Be the first point of contact between fundraisers and Headway UK, helping to build initial relationships.
- Ensure effective income management working closely with the Finance Team.
- Help deliver supporter stewardship, welcoming and thanking our community, challenge events and individual supporters.
- Support the Corporate Partnerships Manager, helping with our Corporate Membership and building our new business prospect pipeline.
- Attend key events, alongside the Events Team, including at the London Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon, Great North Run and our Annual Awards.
- Represent Headway at community events, ensuring our supporters receive the best possible experience.
ABOUT YOU
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience working in a fundraising or customer care/administration environment.
- Experience in managing queries and delivering a high standard of stewardship to all stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Excellent numeracy skills and proficiency with Excel and similar systems.
- Understanding of fundraising principles and supporter engagement.
- Pro-active individual who likes working collaboratively.
- Proficiency in working with databases and CRM platforms.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and Headway’s values
You will be joining a supportive, passionate and collaborative charity committed to improving life after brain injury.
BENEFITS
As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits:
Financial Security -
- Competitive Salaries
- Pension - You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension, with Headway contributing between 3–6% dependant on your contributions
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
- Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for
Flexible Working
- Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate hybrid working.
- We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
Wellbeing
- You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Mental Health First Aiders
Holidays and leave
- You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
Benefits
- ·You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.
ABOUT US
Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK, join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
SAFEGUARDING
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!
How to apply
Closing date: 5pm on 20 May
Interview date: 3rd- 5th June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
