Volunteer coordinator jobs in London

About Us:

Since 1854, Embrace has been serving some of the most marginalised and excluded communities (of all faiths and none) in the Middle East. We support, enable and partner with Christians in the Middle East as they work to transform lives and restore dignity through education, healthcare and community development programmes. Without our staff, this important work simply would not be possible.

We are looking for an Advocacy & Campaigns Officer and Just Peace Coalition Coordinator to help deliver effective advocacy and campaigning, amplify the voices of Christian partners in the Middle East, and mobilise churches, supporters and decision-makers to create positive change.

Role Overview:

Working within the Programmes, Partnerships & Advocacy team and reporting to the Advocacy & Campaigns Manager, you will support research, campaign delivery, communications, church engagement and stakeholder relationships. Around three days per week will support Embrace advocacy and church engagement, with two days coordinating the Just Peace Coalition and it’s Time to Act campaign. You will be organised, collaborative and able to communicate complex issues clearly and sensitively.

For a fuller understanding of the role, including the key responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Location: High Wycombe/Hybrid (minimum one day a month in the office, plus extra as required).

Contract: Fixed term for 2 years.

Staff benefits at Embrace the Middle East:

• To support every member of staff to work as effectively as possible, Embrace offers remote and flexible working arrangements. This includes flexitime and home-working arrangements.
• Flexitime - start work between 7:30am - 10:00am and finish between 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Our core collaborative working hours are between 10:00am to 3:00pm.
• Pension - option to join from day 1. Maximum employer contribution of 10%.
• Holiday - 32 days, including 8 bank holidays and a day off work for your birthday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service and 34 days after 10 years' service, plus 3 days leave between Christmas and the New Year.
• Life Assurance - 3x salary.
• Access to retail discount portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, legal and financial advice) - available 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Training and development programme for all employees.
• Commitment to staff health & wellbeing.

For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.

Closing date: midday on Friday, 18th September 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and conduct interviews in advance of the closing date should suitable applications be received.

Job Title: Helpline Advocacy Coordinator 

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £29,701.36 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to join Refuge as a Helpline Advocacy Co-ordinator.

The Helpline Advocacy Co-ordinator – London (HAC) provides short-term, targeted advocacy to victim/survivors of domestic abuse based in London, who present with complex or additional barriers to accessing safe accommodation and support services.

The role builds on initial helpline contact to deliver enhanced, focused support, including proactive follow-up and advocacy with statutory and voluntary agencies to secure safe outcomes. This includes working closely with housing departments across London boroughs, refuge providers, and specialist services to overcome barriers and facilitate access to accommodation and support.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 1 September 2026

Interview Date: 10 and 11 September 2026

Terms and Conditions

Job title: Co-production Coordinator

Reports to: Head of Practice

Direct reports: Peer Mentors and Women across WIP’s Lived Experience Groups  

Start date: TBC 

Salary: Actual salary £21,541.20 per annum FTE £35,902 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast weighting) 

Working hours: Part time – 21 hours per week  

Contract: Fixed term until 30 March 2029 (with the possibility of extension, subject to funding) 

Location: Across Lambeth and Hybrid

Job Purpose

To work alongside women with experience of the criminal justice system, homelessness and housing insecurity, supporting them to have a meaningful say in how Women in Prison’s housing programme is designed and delivered.

You will create safe, supportive opportunities for women to get involved, develop peer mentoring and training, and help ensure that what we learn from women’s experiences is used to improve services and influence wider change across Lambeth.

Key Responsibility Areas

1. Support women to have a meaningful say in the housing programme and how it develops

2. Support women to use their lived experience, develop their skills and take part in peer mentoring and other opportunities

3. Help make sure that what we learn from women’s experiences is used to improve services and influence wider change

4. Work with women to develop and deliver accessible training and resources on housing rights and maintaining a tenancy

Please download recruitment pack for the full job description

Are you passionate about helping older people live connected, fulfilling lives?

As our Befriending and Escorting Co-ordinator, you will play a vital role in reducing loneliness and social isolation by matching volunteers with older people who would benefit from companionship and support. This rewarding role combines volunteer coordination, relationship building and community engagement to make a real difference every day.

This role is for 21 hours per week, working within a vibrant, passionate local charity.

Due to the number of applicants, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants.

Join Age UK Croydon and help older people remain independent, connected and well within their community. We are looking for a Personal Independence Coordinator to support individuals over 50 across Croydon to maintain their independence, improve wellbeing and access health, social care and community services. Working alongside NHS, GP and social care teams, you will provide person-centred support to older people, helping them identify wellbeing needs, access local services, reduce social isolation and navigate health and care systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in health, social care, community development, support work, advocacy, social prescribing or care coordination, but we welcome applications from a variety of professional backgrounds.

Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:

· Excellent communication and listening skills

· A positive attitude and the ability to problem solve

· A cheerful, friendly, outgoing personality

· Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

· The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team.

We are committed to providing a flexible and productive working environment for all employees. Evolving technology and communication platforms enable employees to work in new and different ways, where we can meet our stakeholder needs and continue to deliver against our charitable objectives. We recognise the importance of supporting employees to have greater personal choice and maintain a healthier work/life balance.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 14th September 2026

Interview Dates: 18th September 2026

Young Carer Coordinator & Club Lead

Full-time 35 hours per week (5 days)

Salary £27,328

Office base – Harlow or Maldon Office

Could you support young carers in building confidence, resilience, and brighter futures?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Young Carer Coordinator & Club Lead to join our team, supporting young people across West Essex who are caring for a family member. This is a rewarding and varied role that involves both one-to-one and group work with young carers, helping them improve their emotional wellbeing and navigate the challenges they face. As part of the role, you will also take the lead in running a regular Young Carer Club, creating a safe and welcoming space where young carers can take part in activities, build friendships and have time away from their caring responsibilities.

You will have experience working with children or young people in settings such as youth work, education, health, or social care. You’ll be passionate about making a difference and creating safe, supportive spaces for young carers to be heard, grow, and thrive.

Action for Family Carers is a thriving charity which for over 30 years has been providing support for Adult Carers and Young Carers – people with unpaid, caring responsibilities for others.  We are a Carers Trust Network Partner and Trusted Charity.  We provide support, information, counselling, Young Carer clubs and respite care across Essex, working within schools, with GP practices and in a variety of community settings.

Responsibilities will include:

       Building trusted relationships with young carers and their families

       Delivering tailored one-to-one and group support in schools to meet individual needs

       Developing engaging activities and resources

       Leading a regular Young Carer Club, including planning and delivering activities and coordinating Club Assistants and           volunteers

       Working closely with schools and community partners to raise awareness

       Helping young carers shape the services that support them

       Keeping clear and accurate records of support provided

       Supporting wider organisational goals, including fundraising

You will need to be:

       Experienced in working with children and young people, including providing individual or group support.

      Confident planning and delivering engaging activities for children and young people.

      An excellent communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with young people, families and professionals.

       Organised and confident managing a caseload and competing priorities.

      Knowledgeable and confident in safeguarding children and young people.

      IT literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office and databases.

       Able to lead a Young Carer Club, including coordinating staff and volunteers and ensuring sessions are safe and well             organised.

      Flexible and able to work the regular Young Carer Club evening.

      A driver with access to a vehicle.

We offer:

       Full induction and relevant training

       Contributory pension scheme

       24-hour Confidential Staff Helpline

       An opportunity to help vulnerable families in the local community

       A chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team

Closing date for completed applications: Monday 7th September 2026

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Jo Hotten (Young Carers Service Manager)

 Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No: 1127164

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a leading charity to recruit an Events Coordinator (Challenges).

If you're passionate about delivering memorable fundraising events and enjoy seeing supporters achieve incredible fundraising milestones, this could be an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio of UK and international challenge events.

Based in Stanmore with hybrid working, you'll join a collaborative fundraising team where you'll coordinate challenge events from planning through to delivery, helping to create exceptional participant experiences while supporting the charity's mission to empower neurodiverse children, their families, and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities across London and the South East.

• This is a hands-on events role where you'll manage a portfolio of challenge events, working with participants, suppliers, volunteers and colleagues to deliver engaging, well-organised fundraising experiences.
• You'll oversee event logistics, recruit and support participants throughout their fundraising journey, and work closely with marketing and donor engagement colleagues to maximise participation, income and long-term supporter engagement.
• You'll also use CRM systems to track participant activity and evaluate event performance, helping to shape future campaigns and ensure every supporter has an excellent experience.

About you

• Has experience delivering fundraising events, challenge events or participant-led activities.
• Enjoys building relationships with supporters, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Is confident motivating participants to achieve their fundraising goals.
• Ideally has experience using a fundraising CRM and working with volunteers or committees.

Key details:

• Salary: £27,316 to £33,387
• Closes 4^th September 2026
• Interviews mid-September

To find out more, please contact Dominic at [email protected]

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Contract length:1 x 6-month Fixed Term Contract  with a possibility of becoming permanent

1x Full-Time Permanent 

Location: North West London

Hours per week: 35 (Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 9am – 5pm)

Salary: £28,773.00 pa

Closing date for applications: Rolling, candidates are advised to apply early

First interview date: First interviews are held over Microsoft Teams

Second interview date: Candidates successful at the first interview will be offered a trial shift at the Home as part of the selection process

Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever.

We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c60 staff and c220 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK and Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.

We do our best for dogs and cats in need every day, working with colleague across the sector to improve their lives and to give them the care, support and love they deserve. But it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the dogs and cats we care for and those who love them.

We are recruiting a Cat Foster & Intake Coordinator and Cattery Carer who shares our compassion and commitment to animal welfare. This is a fixed-term position working alongside our permanent full-time Cat Foster & Intake Coordinator, with the goal of increasing our capacity to help and rehome more cats.

Working with staff and volunteers across the Home, you will have a hand in helping all the cats in our care, from feeding, cleaning, behaviourally assessing and socialising to rehoming. You will be responsible for organising the intake of our cats coming into our shelter and organising cats in our care going into temporary foster homes. This can be physically and emotionally demanding but is also hugely rewarding; you can view some of our amazing rescue stories here.

We offer a caring and supportive team, lots of variety and the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of cats who rely on us.

Mayhew offers a variety of employee benefits, from enhanced annual leave from day one to Health Cash Plans.

Generally, you will:

• Organise the cat intake list, providing owners with advice and where appropriate and admitting cats into the Cattery.
• Organise the cat foster programme, matching suitable cats with cat foster volunteers and advise on cat behaviour.
• Assist the Cat Adoption Officer with rehoming the cats under our care
• Work flexibly in a team environment, often independently, to meet the specific needs of the cats in our care by helping with their feeding, cleaning, enrichment and grooming
• Assist in the provision of treatment to cats as advised by our veterinary staff.

To be successful in this role, you need:

– A strong understanding of cat behaviour and welfare

– Excellent customer service skills

– Experience in handling cats and caring for them

– A calm, compassionate, resilient and friendly manner

We are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated  Community Fundraising Coordinator to support the Community Fundraising Team to deliver income growth across our three charity brands: Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, Evelina London Children’s Charity and Guy’s Cancer Charity. Together, these charities support Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK’s largest and busiest NHS Foundation Trusts.

We have exciting plans to grow our Community Fundraising programme and this role will be key in supporting the implementation of these plans. In particular, the Community Fundraising Coordinator will develop and deliver engaging supporter journeys, build meaningful relationships with our charity supporters as well as ensure the smooth day to day operational delivery of the Community Fundraising Programme.

This role is suitable for someone who enjoys working with charity supporters and is passionate about creating an excellent supporter experience. You will need to be organised, supporter focused and comfortable working in a fast paced, hands-on team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Stewardship and Account Management 
• Manage relationships with community fundraisers, including patients, patient families and in memory fundraisers, providing first class stewardship to maximise engagement and loyalty. 
• In collaboration with the Supporter Experience team, lead on and deliver stewardship excellence and supporter journeys that are supporter centric, creative and mindful of ROI as well as developing and delivering a continuous improvement approach to the ongoing management of these journeys.
• Lead on the fulfilment of fundraising materials requests from supporters, managing and replenishing stock levels. Collaboration and Team Support. 
• Support the Community Fundraising Leads on the project management of growing income from community fundraising audiences, e.g. Do Your Own Fundraising, clubs, groups and organisations and In Memory.
• Support the Community Fundraising Leads to develop and ensure project milestones and KPIs are met. Deliver monthly updates on progress. 
•  Work collaboratively across the wider fundraising team, charity and hospital colleagues, to create a culture of fundraising at the Trust to grow our grateful patient audience. This will include co-ordinating and attending activities onsite in our hospitals. 
• Work collaboratively with Supporter Care to manage escalated supporter enquiries and develop effective processes, ways of working and response templates that support consistent, high-quality supporter care and smooth transition of supporter enquiries across teams.
• Deliver training where applicable for our volunteer programme and colleagues. 
• Support the wider Community & Events team with stewardship, fulfilment and events preparation where needed. 
• Take a proactive approach to working in a high performing and collaborative team. Data, Insight & Marketing 
• Support content generation for Fundraising and Experience & Engagement teams by identifying fundraisers to share their experience to inspire impact-led communications and storytelling.
• Have an insight-led approach to our activities, regularly analysing data and gathering supporter feedback. 
• Ensure data processing is accurate, timely and up to date. Other Duties 
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Community Fundraising Manager or Head of Community & Events as required.

 Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills, abilities, and attributes: 

• Ability to build personal, meaningful relationships with colleagues, customers, supporters and donors.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload. 
• Ability to plan and deliver projects within budget and time. 
• Excellent written and verbal skills. 
• Willingness to work hard and attend, where necessary commitments outside normal office hours.
• Motivated by high standards with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to support project delivery to meet objectives, budget and time
• Computer literate, i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel with capability to quickly learn and upskill in learning new fundraising platforms and tools.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications: 

• Experience of working in a fundraising environment.
• Experience of delivering an excellent customer/support stewardship experience. 
• Knowledge of a Fundraising Database (e.g. Raiser’s Edge or SalesForce). 
• Understanding of NHS Charities or healthcare fundraising. 

Benefits

• Contributory Pension
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Online Community Coordinator

£26,225 pa

Ideally based near one of office locations (Cardiff, Leeds, London or Manchester) but the role will primarily involve working at home.

Job description

One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable.

The online community coordinator will help create a safe, welcoming online community where disabled people can connect, share experiences and discuss topics that matter to them.

They will work alongside online community coordinators and online community children and family specialists. Together, the team moderates discussions, creates content, manages newsletters, answers member queries, supports volunteers and runs community engagement programmes.

Permanent, full time (35 hours a week, will include some evenings and weekends)

Location: Ideally based near one of office locations (Cardiff, Leeds, London or Manchester) but the role will primarily involve working at home.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Sunday 30th August 2026.

The Role

The online community coordinator’s main responsibilities are to make the online community a safe and supportive place.

You will do this by:

· Moderating community content, including managing, moving, renaming and organising discussions, as well as our shared inboxes.

· Welcoming, supporting and engaging community members, responding to queries and signposting relevant resources.

· Creating, publishing and organising engaging community content, including discussions, blogs, games, videos, podcasts and newsletters.

· Recruiting, training, supporting and coordinating volunteer moderators and contributors.

· Promoting community safety by following safeguarding procedures and escalating concerns appropriately.

· Tracking and reporting on community performance, engagement and service data.

· Running community engagement programmes and initiatives to encourage participation.

· Supporting colleagues and volunteers through regular debriefing and reflective practice.

· Building relationships with external organisations to promote community content and opportunities.

Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys connecting with people and helping online communities thrive. You are a confident communicator who can build positive relationships, make fair decisions and create welcoming online spaces where people feel supported and respected.

You are comfortable handling sensitive situations, responding to a range of enquiries and balancing competing priorities. You will have a good eye for detail, be confident using digital tools and enjoy finding practical solutions to problems.

You are someone who:

· Writes clear, accurate and accessible content in plain English.

· Can communicate professionally and sensitively with people, including when dealing with challenging or emotional situations.

· Uses good judgement to make fair and evidence-based decisions while following policies, procedures and safeguarding processes.

· Builds positive relationships with community members, volunteers, colleagues and partners.

· Is organised, able to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail.

· Works independently, takes initiative and manages their workload effectively.

· Is confident learning and using digital systems and online platforms.

· Can analyse information, solve problems and know when to escalate issues.

· Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to shared goals.

It would be great if you also bring:

· Experience encouraging participation and engagement in online communities.

· Experience creating content for newsletters, blogs, websites or social media.

· Experience supporting volunteers, peer supporters or community members.

· An understanding of the social model of disability.

· Experience using data and insight to improve services, engagement or member experience.

· Basic HTML or web content editing skills

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our mission of creating an equal future with disabled people.

Additional information

You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship. 

Anonymised applications

We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form.

Our values

Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.

We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.

Disability confident scheme

We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role.

To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form.

If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.

You can also find more information about requesting adjustments for interviews on our website.

Important to know:

You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description.

If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria.

You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website. 

Benefits

· 27 days holiday and bank holidays

· Flexible, hybrid, and remote working options

· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years

· Company pension

· Excellent training and career development

· Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people)

· Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more

How to apply

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.

About Migrateful

Migrateful is an award-winning charity supporting refugees, asylum seekers and migrants on their journey to integration and employment.

Our cookery classes enable our chefs to share their cultures and cuisines, develop skills and confidence, and create meaningful connections with the wider community.

About the Role

We are looking for an organised, practical and proactive candidate to take day-to-day operational ownership of the Migrateful Cookery School in Farringdon and coordinate the effective operation of our network of venues across London.

A key focus will be introducing a Venue Champion model, where designated facilitators undertake agreed routine checks and practical tasks at external venues. With support from the Operations Support Officer, you will establish and coordinate this approach, while retaining overall oversight of venue standards and stepping in when additional intervention is needed.

You will also coordinate the operational onboarding of new venues and support the planned refurbishment of the Cookery School.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining venue operations, coordination, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cookery School Operations

Take day-to-day operational ownership of the Migrateful Cookery School.

• Ensure the space, equipment, ingredients, recipes and resources are ready for classes and ad hoc events.

• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, cleaning and facilities requirements, working with building management, contractors and cleaning providers.

• Maintain effective systems for stock, storage, equipment, consumables and procurement.

• Identify and resolve operational issues to ensure the space works effectively for chefs, facilitators, volunteers and staff.

• Coordinate the planned Cookery School refurbishment, working with contractors, suppliers and colleagues to minimise disruption and ensure the space is ready for reopening.

2. External Venue Coordination

Maintain operational oversight of Migrateful's external London venues.

• Maintain venue-specific equipment, kit and operational requirements, with planned schedules for checks, maintenance and resets.

• Monitor venue readiness, facilitator feedback and outstanding issues and coordinate appropriate action.

• Maintain effective relationships with venue contacts and undertake periodic quality assurance visits where required.

3. Venue Champion Coordination

Venue Champions undertake agreed routine practical tasks, while the Venues Coordinator retains overall oversight of venue standards and the systems supporting them.

• Coordinate a network of Venue Champions who provide routine practical support at external venues.

• With support from the Operations Support Officer, recruit and train Venue Champions from Migrateful's facilitator pool and provide clear guidance for the role.

• Establish equipment lists, checklists and schedules for venue checks, kit cleaning and resets.

• Monitor completion of agreed tasks and coordinate follow-up, maintenance or equipment replacement where required.

4. New Venue Onboarding

• Coordinate the operational setup of new London venues when required.

• Assess new venues and establish equipment, storage, logistics, food safety and operational requirements.

• Coordinate procurement, setup, documentation and facilitator onboarding, resolving issues during initial classes.

• Identify and train a Venue Champion and transition established venues into the ongoing venue-management system.

5. Health, Safety & Quality

• Maintain high operational, food safety and Health & Safety standards across Migrateful's London venues.

• Maintain appropriate Health & Safety, food safety and allergen systems, documentation and checks.

• Ensure facilitators and Venue Champions understand the procedures relevant to their roles.

• Coordinate equipment safety and compliance requirements and identify, track and escalate risks appropriately.

6. Systems, Procurement & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain effective systems for equipment, stock, ingredient ordering, procurement and venue documentation.

• Manage relevant supplier relationships and monitor expenditure within agreed budgets.

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise or digitise processes and reduce unnecessary manual work.

• Maintain clear records so operational information is accessible, consistent and shared across the team.

Scope and Boundaries

The Venues Coordinator is responsible for the systems, standards and coordination that support effective venue management. They are not expected to personally undertake every routine task at every external venue.

Venue Champions provide local practical support and routine monitoring, with the Venues Coordinator responding to escalated issues and undertaking periodic quality assurance checks.

Reasonable changes may be made to the responsibilities of the role as Migrateful develops, following consultation with the postholder.

Working Hours & Out-of-Hours Support

Migrateful delivers cookery classes during evenings and weekends, so some operational issues may arise outside normal office hours.

The postholder will participate in a shared Operations Team out-of-hours rota. When rostered, they will provide first-line support for urgent operational issues affecting class delivery, escalating where appropriate.

The rota will be scheduled in advance. Expectations around availability, response times, escalation and working time/TOIL will be set out in Migrateful's Out-of-Hours Support procedure.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in kitchen, hospitality, venue, facilities or operational coordination, with a good understanding of Food Safety, Health & Safety and allergen management.

• Is highly organised and able to coordinate multiple venues, priorities and people while ensuring spaces are safe, well equipped and ready for classes.

• Takes a practical, proactive and solution-focused approach, with high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.

• Communicates confidently and builds effective relationships with a diverse range of people, including facilitators, suppliers and venue partners.

• Can develop and maintain clear operational systems, identify issues early and make practical improvements to how things are managed.

• Is comfortable working independently, using initiative and coordinating others, including Venue Champions.

• Is flexible about travelling between London venues, undertaking hands-on practical tasks and participating in the shared out-of-hours rota.

• Ideally has experience in a charity, social enterprise or community food setting, or working with volunteers and freelancers.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Migrateful is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK before starting employment.

Application Process

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. We may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

This two year, part-time role will translate YAM’s strategic priorities—Leadership, Service, Formation, and Transition—into practical programmes, resources, and pathways that support young adults in their spiritual, personal, and vocational growth. Working closely with the Coordinator of YAM, the postholder will design, pilot, evaluate, and embed sustainable initiatives rooted in the Ignatian tradition. The role will also contribute to preparations for YAM’s 25th anniversary in 2028 by strengthening the structures and programmes that will support the ministry in the years ahead.

About the role

At Norwood, we believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to have fun, build friendships and discover what they're capable of.

As our Senior Activity Coordinator, you'll play a leading role in shaping and delivering inspiring short breaks, weekend clubs and holiday programmes for neurodivergent children and young people aged 5 to 25.

Working closely with the Hub & Short Breaks Manager, you'll help create safe, inclusive and engaging experiences that reflect the interests, aspirations and individual needs of the young people we support. From developing new activities and mentoring volunteers to supporting programme delivery and service improvements, you'll help shape a service where every young person feels valued, included and able to thrive.

This is an opportunity to combine your creativity, leadership and passion for inclusion to make a lasting difference to children, young people and their families.

About Our Children & Family Services

Norwood's Children & Family Services support neurodiverse children, young people and their families to live happy, confident and connected lives.

Through short breaks, family support, play and youth programmes, we create opportunities for children and young people to build confidence, develop independence, form meaningful friendships and enjoy experiences that are tailored to their individual strengths and interests.

Everything we do is guided by a person-centred approach, ensuring every child feels safe, respected, included and empowered to reach their full potential.

Your Day to Day

You'll:

• Help coordinate and deliver high-quality short breaks, weekend clubs and holiday programmes.
• Design creative, inclusive activities that reflect the interests and aspirations of young people.
• Support the day-to-day running of The Hub, creating a welcoming and engaging environment.
• Mentor volunteers and support colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality experiences.
• Build positive relationships with children, young people, families, schools and partner organisations.
• Support programme planning, registrations, resource management and continuous service improvement.
• Ensure activities meet safeguarding, Ofsted, health and safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support children and young people with personal care and medication where required, ensuring dignity and person-centred support at all times.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who believes that every child deserves the opportunity to belong, have fun and achieve their potential.

You may already be coordinating activities, leading sessions or supporting children and young people within education, social care, youth work or community services. You'll enjoy bringing ideas to life, motivating others and creating experiences that help young people develop confidence, independence and meaningful friendships.

You'll be passionate about inclusion, comfortable leading by example, and committed to delivering high-quality services that put children and families at the heart of everything you do.

Qualifications, Experience & Training
You'll Bring

• A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) relevant to childcare, youth work or a related field.
• Experience coordinating or leading activities for neurodivergent children and young people.
• Knowledge of person-centred practice, safeguarding and inclusive approaches.
• Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to motivate others and create engaging, meaningful experiences.

It Would Strengthen Your Application If You Have

• Experience working within Ofsted or CQC regulated services.
• Experience mentoring volunteers or supporting teams.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience using communication tools such as Makaton, PECS or AAC.
• Experience contributing to service development or programme improvement.

Reward & Benefits

• 21 days annual leave (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Jewish Festival Days
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cash plan
• Blue Light Card scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• £300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Career development opportunities
• A supportive team where your ideas and creativity are valued

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to Young people’s lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment. Our core values are ‘be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. 

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them make safer, healthier choices? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and where you can create meaningful impact in your community?

We’re looking for a Targeted Interventions Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in delivering early intervention and prevention support around drugs & alcohol to young people and make a real difference in their lives!

About the role

This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity where you will take the lead in coordinating targeted interventions across our Buckinghamshire service. You’ll work directly with young people, partners, and professionals to identify needs early and provide the right support at the right time.

From delivering engaging targeted group sessions to shaping local pathways and building strong partnerships, you’ll be at the heart of making sure young people receive timely, effective support around substance misuse and risk-taking behaviours.

Where: This role will be county wide across Buckinghamshire

When: We're looking for the right person to join our team ASAP on a permanent contract

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. 

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinating and developing targeted interventions, including group work, outreach, and brief interventions
• Delivering engaging group programmes for young people at risk
• Increasing visibility and accessibility of the service amongst children, young people, families, and partners with the aim of increasing referrals into service for specialist support.
• Building strong relationships with schools, professionals, and partner agencies
• Providing training and support to professionals to help identify and respond to young people’s needs
• Using data and insight to shape and improve services
• Supporting volunteers and Youth Ambassadors to deliver impactful work
• Support the development of projects that increase visibility, create awareness, and improvement engagement including development of educational programmes, informative resources, and prevention pathways
• Ensure effective and consistent young people involvement through our Youth Ambassador Programme including coproduction.
• Support the coordination and development of the service’s social media activity.

About you: 

• Experience of working with young people and knowledge of the issues they face 
• Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children and young people and the Fraser Competence framework 
• Have an excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field 
• Knowledge of working with evidence-based practice around young people’s substance misuse treatment services and methods, including relevant best practice guidance 
• An accomplished communicator, both verbal and written with a high degree of personal IT competency 
• Be able to accurately update and maintain records and to work to deadlines for the submission of information. 
• Have excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives 
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Refer a friend scheme.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

Interview Date

15/9/2026

Closing Date

4/9/2026

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.