Volunteer coordinator jobs in London, greater london
Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity supporting those living with endometriosis. Formed in 1981, we offer information and support, for example through our website, information leaflets and webinars, and via our local support groups, Helplines and online forum. As well as directly supporting those with endometriosis, we work to raise awareness of endometriosis amongst healthcare professionals, the public and the media; lobby for improved diagnosis, treatment and management; and support research. We have a big job to do and ambitious plans.
This role sits at the heart of Endometriosis UK working closely with the Community Engagement and Volunteer Manager, Support and Information Administrator and our Volunteer Coordinators based in Scotland and Wales to facilitate the delivery of our support services through our network of volunteers.
At Endometriosis UK, our team of close to 200 trained volunteers are at the very heart of what we do. The empathy, generosity and commitment of our volunteers enables us to run all our support services, ensuring we can help and support all those affected by endometriosis.
The Volunteer Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring we support and grow a thriving volunteer network, this involves working with the team to recruit, mobilise and inspire volunteers in their chosen roles. The Volunteer Coordinator will ensure volunteers are supported at every stage of their journey to ensure those accessing our support services are well supported whilst ensuring the volunteer contributions are recognised and their achievements celebrated.
The Volunteer Coordinator will help to raise the charity’s profile and work with the wider team to develop exciting new projects to achieve our ambitious goals.
Closing date for applications: 10am Wednesday 11th February 2026
Interview dates: The interview process will consist of 2 stages. Initial interview will take place online week commencing 23rd February followed by a second-round interview in person.
Our Network is here to offer those affected by endometriosis the support and information they need to understand the condition and take control


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Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity supporting those living with endometriosis. Formed in 1981, we offer information and support, for example through our website, information leaflets and webinars, and via our local support groups, Helplines and online forum. As well as directly supporting those with endometriosis, we work to raise awareness of endometriosis amongst healthcare professionals, the public and the media; lobby for improved diagnosis, treatment and management; and support research. We have a big job to do and ambitious plans.
This role sits at the heart of Endometriosis UK working closely with the Community Engagement and Volunteer Manager, Support and Information Administrator and our Volunteer Coordinators based in England and Wales to facilitate the delivery of our support services through our network of volunteers.
At Endometriosis UK, our team of close to 200 trained volunteers are at the very heart of what we do. The empathy, generosity and commitment of our volunteers enables us to run all our support services, ensuring we can help and support all those affected by endometriosis.
The Scottish Development Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring we support and grow a thriving volunteer network, this involves working with the team to recruit, mobilise and inspire volunteers in their chosen roles. The Scottish Development Coordinator will ensure volunteers are supported at every stage of their journey to ensure those accessing our support services are well supported whilst ensuring the volunteer contributions are recognised and their achievements celebrated.
The post holder will help to expand our reach in Scotland to help raise the charity’s profile and ensure we are delivering vital supportive services to everyone affected by in Scotland this includes work with the wider team to develop exciting new projects to achieve our ambitious goals.
Closing date for applications: 10am Wednesday 11th February 2026
Interview dates: The interview process will consist of 2 stages. Initial interview will take place online week commencing 23rd February followed by a second-round interview in person.
Location: Home-based in Scotland
Our Network is here to offer those affected by endometriosis the support and information they need to understand the condition and take control


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South East London Mind’s award-winning Mindful Mums Programme aims to build resilience and prevent pregnant and new mums from developing mental health problems during the perinatal period (pregnancy up to 1 year). This year marks the service’s 10-year anniversary, supporting over 4,000 parents across South East London.
Our peer support volunteers are at the heart of what we do, helping us to deliver weekly wellbeing groups, walking groups and one-to-one befriending for new mothers and birthing people. Their dedication makes a real difference, and we are committed to supporting them every step of the way.
We are seeking a proactive Senior Peer Support Coordinator to lead on the provision of a high-quality peer support volunteer programme for over 50 volunteers. This role is responsible for all aspects of the volunteer life cycle, from marketing and recruitment, delivery of induction training on perinatal mental health and psychoeducational tools used within Mindful Mums, through to reflective supervision, delivering our CPD programme and finding the right role for each volunteer within the service.
You will work alongside Senior Project Coordinators and the Service Manager to ensure we deliver on our targets, supporting with programming our wellbeing groups and one-to-one befriending. You will be a skilled people manager and effective communicator, responsible for the line management of staff and ensuring the service is represented at stakeholder and partner community events. You will be a confident facilitator, as some group delivery will be expected.
Like us, you will be passionate and knowledgeable about the role of peer support within recovery-focused perinatal mental health and the NHS Competence Framework for Mental Health Peer Support Workers. You will be experienced in supporting volunteers, providing supervision and acting as a mentor in their professional development. You will be highly organised with experience of project management in a target-driven environment. An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and highly organised is essential for this role.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 8th February (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Tuesday 24th February
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



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Project Trust is an education charity with over fifty years’ experience in international volunteering for young people. We organise challenging, long-term placements for 17–25-year-olds with partnership organisations in Africa, Asia and the Americas.
We annually select up to 200 young people from across the UK for sustainable teaching and youth development projects around the world. Our Volunteers are provided with training and support before, during and after their international placements, and return home with broadened horizons and an impressive range of transferable skills, true Global Citizens.
We are looking for a talented and versatile Volunteer & Schools Engagement Coordinator to recruit and support Volunteers for our immersive and focused international placements. This is an exciting role for a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills to work with inspirational young people from across the UK, enabling them to achieve their dream of an international volunteering placement.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual with the ability to build and maintain relationships with schools and with young people. We are looking for an inspiring public speaker who is able to engage with and motivate young people to support the recruitment, retention and fundraising efforts of our future Volunteers.
The role is home-based and will involve travel throughout England, including overnight stays, plus some travel to meetings elsewhere in the UK. There will be the occasional requirement to work evenings and weekends.
Main areas of responsibility include:
- Recruit Volunteer candidates through delivery of inspiring presentations within schools, youth organisations and careers fairs
- Develop relationships with partner organisations within the education and youth sectors
- Support and co-ordinate Returned Volunteers in the delivery of school talks
- Be a point of contact and support for young people at application, selection and throughout fundraising activities
Responsibilities & duties
- Recruit Volunteer candidates through the delivery of inspiring presentations in schools and youth organisations, in-person and online
- Engage and support fundraising Volunteers, offering practical advice, guidance and monitoring of fundraising progress
- Represent Project Trust at career and recruitment fairs
- Develop and maintain relationships with partnership organisations within the education and youth sectors
- Support and co-ordinate Returned Volunteers in the delivery of school talks
- Be a point of contact and support for young people throughout the application, selection and fundraising process
- Maintain accurate and up to date records on our CRM database
- Participate in the selection, training and debriefing of Volunteers
Qualifications & skills
Essential
- Commitment to Project Trust’s purpose, approach, ethos
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
- Proven ability to deliver presentations to a range of stakeholders, including young people, with an ability to motivate and inspire others
- Experience of working effectively with and developing young people in a variety of settings, eg schools, youth and community groups
- Ability to work autonomously on own initiative and as part of a remote, multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, and ability to communicate with a range of audiences
- Excellent customer service skills, with a commitment to providing an outstanding service to Volunteers and third parties
- Excellent administrative skills, able to keep accurate and up to date records and produce reports
- Good judgement and decision-making skills with the ability to work under pressure
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages and a variety of social media platforms
- Ability to travel within a designated region of the UK and to other parts of the UK as required
- Ability to work remotely from an appropriate home base
- Willingness to undertake work outside standard office hours
- A full clean driving licence and use of a vehicle
Desirable
- Experience of working and/or living in an international environment
- Qualification in working with young people, or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary and charitable sector
- Experience in marketing or sales
- Experience of running small projects
- Experience in using a CRM database
Conditions of Service
The appointment will be made subject to Project Trust’s detailed terms and conditions of employment. Candidates should be aware that:
- The post holder will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check (PVG)
- Any offer of appointment will be made subject to the receipt of satisfactory references
- The post holder must have the right to work in the UK
If you are passionate about youth development and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world, apply now.
Please send a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 setting out your interest in and suitability for the role against the job description and person specification, together with an up to date CV.
Please note, in your covering letter we have a strong preference for human-written content. We want to hear about you, your genuine interest in the role, and why from your experience, skills, and personality you feel you are a great fit for the role. We do not use AI in our recruitment and selection of candidates.
Project Trust empowers young people to develop their confidence, resilience, awareness and leadership skills in cross-cultural exchange.
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People are at the heart of everything we do at Dandelion Time, whether they are our staff, volunteers, or the families we work with. Being hands-on in the natural world is the basis for our activities and creativity at Dandelion Time. We care for the earth, plants, animals and each other.
We are excited to welcome someone new into our vibrant, committed and welcoming team as we deliver deeply rewarding work with vulnerable children and their families. If you enjoy working with people, numbers, data and systems,and you get a buzz from keeping things running smoothly, this role will give you plenty of variety and purpose.
You’ll play a key part in our finance administration, keep essential policies and procedures up to date, and support the coordination of our staff and volunteers. From bookkeeping and invoice processing to maintaining accurate records, supporting recruitment and safeguarding checks and helping create a safe, well‑organised environment, your work will make a real difference every day.
Whilst some bookkeeping experience is important, you don’t need to be an expert in everything else. Your confidence with numbers, organisation skills, willingness to learn and positive, “can‑do” attitude will ensure your success in this role.
If you thrive in a lively and supportive team and want to contribute to something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Children should grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, to feel loved and free of fear



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Can you help us?
We’re seeking a proactive and highly organised individual to lead the delivery and quality assurance of our national specialty training programme in Community Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CSRH). As Training Programme Lead, you’ll play a central role in supporting CSRH trainees, upholding curriculum standards, and ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements of the General Medical Council (GMC). You’ll also guide doctors pursuing specialist registration through alternative routes, such as the GMC’s Portfolio Pathway, ensuring these processes are fair, transparent, and effective. Acting as the key liaison between trainees, educators, regulators, and other stakeholders across the UK, you’ll help shape the future workforce in this vital area of healthcare. If you’re passionate about education, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.



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We are looking for a part time Volunteer Coordinator to join our small team at a very exciting time of growth for our charity.
Change for Good recently grew from a local mentoring charity in HMP Wandsworth to an innovative resettlement charity serving 4 London prisons.
We provide prison leavers with one-to-one mentoring and welcome them into our peer-led support group Next Chapter Community.
The Volunteer Coordinator will be self-motivating and energetic, with experience and heart for vulnerable people leaving prison. They will be comfortable working with members with lived experience of the justice system, and with using interpersonal skills to develop relationships with diverse communities and congregations who may be a source of volunteers. They will be engaging and recruiting potential volunteers and managing and equipping volunteers in their work. The Volunteer Coordinator will have empathy with Change for Good’s faith-based values and ethos.
Volunteers are at the heart of Citizens Advice — and this role is all about helping them thrive.
Citizens Advice Redbridge is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to lead on the recruitment, retention, support and development of our volunteers. With around 35 active volunteers and a similar number in training, this is a central role in ensuring a positive, inclusive and well-supported volunteering experience.
You will manage the full volunteer journey, from outreach and recruitment through to induction, ongoing support and recognition. Working closely with service managers, supervisors and the Training Manager, you will help ensure volunteers are well placed, well supported and able to contribute effectively to high-quality advice services.
We are looking for someone who:
- has experience of coordinating and supporting volunteers,
- builds strong, supportive relationships,
- is highly organised and confident with administration,
- and is committed to equality, inclusion and community action.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and wants to make a meaningful contribution to their local community.
Closing date is 16th February 2026, interviews to be held 27th February and 2 March
Do you know someone passionate about volunteering and community development? We're looking for a Volunteering Brokerage Coordinator to join our small but mighty team.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a real difference - connecting volunteers with causes they care about, supporting community groups to build their volunteer programmes, and championing the value of volunteering across Waltham Forest.
Please submit:
• A comprehensive CV (maximum 3 pages)
• A supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the person specification and explaining your interest in the role
• A completed equality monitoring form
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Team Coordinator
We are seeking a confident and creative Global Team Coordinator to support and nurture our international teams delivering joy to children in crisis worldwide.
The Flying Seagull Project is a charity dedicated to ensuring no childhood passes without proper play, big belly laughs and feeling valuable. We work across the UK and internationally, delivering circus, music, art, dance and play experiences to children facing the harshest of crises due to poverty, war, isolation and illness.
Position: Global Team Coordinator
Salary: £32,000 pro rata
Location: Remote with occasional travel for meetings
Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 27th February – we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be found, you are advised to apply without delay.
Interviews: Rolling interviews will start week commencing 16 February
About the Role
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Team Coordinator is a varied and essential role combining people management, team coordination and administrative support. The central purpose of this role is helping us to engage, support, recognise and retain our most valuable asset, our international performers, volunteers and core team.
Key responsibilities include
• Managing team calendars, bookings and logistics for global projects
• Booking team travel and accommodation
• Liaising with the Global Projects Coordinator to staff projects appropriately
• Identifying, recruiting and arranging training for local teams in international locations
• Supporting recruitment of international performers and volunteers
• Organising and managing training programmes
• Developing and running a rewards and recognition programme
• Managing the team wellbeing programme
• Maintaining global databases and booking systems including Salesforce and Better Impact
• Supporting the CEO and Executive Director with administrative tasks
About You
You will be a dynamic, confident and friendly individual with experience coordinating international teams. You will be highly organised, people focused and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
Essential skills and experience
• Experience in administrative or logistical roles
• Team coordination experience, ideally internationally
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Digitally confident with strong IT skills
• Project management experience
• Fluent English and additional languages desirable
• Knowledge of Better Impact or similar systems desirable
• Self sufficient with a can do attitude
• Comfortable working to targets and deadlines
• Commitment to the organisation’s vision and values
About the Organisation
The Flying Seagull Project is a medium sized charity, we create safe spaces wherever we work, from big top tents to car parks, ensuring every child feels safe, seen and special. Our projects reach refugee camps, institutions, hospices and marginalised communities worldwide. Led from the UK with hubs in the Netherlands and Norway, we are a dynamic charity delivering big impact with limited resources.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Team Coordinator, International Projects Officer, Operations Officer, Project Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Team Administrator, Global Projects Coordinator, etc.
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Are you an organised, compassionate leader who thrives on making a difference in your community? Hornsey Foodbank is seeking a proactive Foodbank Coordinator Manager to oversee our daily operations, support volunteers and ensure the smooth running of the food bank,and strengthen our partnerships across the local area. The job is home-based but must be able to attend Hornsey Foodbank, Middle Lane Methodist Church, N8 as required.
About the Role
This is a new and vital role for Hornsey Foodbank, leading the smooth running of our operations and supporting our volunteer team. You’ll manage stock and ordering, coordinate volunteers and, ensure safe and compliant practices and help build positive relationships with our partners, donors, and community.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and support our dedicated volunteers.
- Oversee stock control, ordering, and relationships with suppliers.
- Ensure our processes (including volunteer management, day-to-day finance, and safeguarding) run smoothly.
- Act as the first point of contact for partner agencies and the public.
- Maintain strong operational standards, including food hygiene and data protection.
- Support Trustees with reporting, compliance, and communication.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience of managing or coordinating volunteers.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Confidence managing stock, ordering, or logistics.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding, GDPR, and inclusive practice.
- A proactive, practical, and collaborative approach.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office or similar tools.
Desirable:
- Experience in foodbank, charity, or community work.
- Knowledge of food safety or health & safety.
- Experience with digital rota systems.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- The opportunity to shape a new role and make a tangible impact locally.
- Ongoing training and development.
Please apply by sending a CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) explaining how your experience and skills (including those gained through non-paid work) relate to the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £33,500 pro rata (£26,800 actual)
Hours: 28 hours per week - Wednesday 10:00-18:00, Thursday 9:30-17:30, Friday 9:30-17:30, Saturday 10:00-18:00
Contract: Permanent
ABOUT US
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
As a Senior Helpline Coordinator, you will help ensure Missing People's award winning, high quality, 7-day-a-week helpline is safe, effective and compassionate for children, young people, adults in crisis, and their families. You’ll support smooth daily operations, oversee rotas, guide staff and volunteers, make safeguarding decisions, and ensure every contact is handled with care. Your leadership will help keep this vital lifeline running and continuously improving.
ABOUT YOU
You’ll bring strong frontline experience, sound judgement and a calm, supportive approach. You will have:
- Right to work in the UK.
- Experience supporting children, young people and/or vulnerable adults by phone or digital channels in a supervisory or coordination role.
- Experience managing or supervising staff or volunteers.
- Solid safeguarding knowledge, including risk assessments and referral processes.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- High IT confidence, with the ability to work across multiple systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of coaching and training groups or individuals.
WHAT WE OFFER
Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.
HOW TO APPLY
Please include your CV and a brief supporting statement that demonstrates how you are a good fit for this role. We look forward to receiving your application. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply promptly.
Closing date: 23:59 on 12th February 2026
Interviews: 18th February 2026
Start date: ASAP March 2026
Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional, annual leave days awarded on length of service*,Company pension contribution, Life insurance (3 x salary)*, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline, Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*, Additional maternity pay and leave*, Additional paternity pay*, Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed
REF-226 493
Missing People is the only UK charity dedicated to reconnecting missing people and their loved ones.
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Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to BIAS’s mission of reducing social isolation among older Irish people and creating a warm and welcoming space for the whole community.
The Active Ageing Coordinator will run BIAS’s very popular twice-weekly active ageing lunch clubs in Dollis Hill and Cricklewood, which attract over 50 attendees per session, working with a team of volunteers to coordinate activities including Irish music, dancing and bingo. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic person who is happy to take a hands-on approach to the development and delivery of our active ageing project. You will need to have strong people skills and the ability to proactively build positive relationships with volunteers and service users, along with excellent organisational abilities.
The project (funded by the Irish Government’s Emigrant Support Programme) will also involve delivering occasional special events for club members, such as St Patrick’s Day and Christmas celebrations and health and wellbeing days. You will need a strong capacity to build relationships and partnerships with other organisations and community groups in the borough, and a willingness to work with the leadership team on the marketing and development of the clubs, including via social media.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take the lead on the day-to-day running of BIAS’s two active ageing clubs in Brent, ensuring that they are welcoming, accessible and available to all.
- Carry out administrative tasks necessary for the successful running of the clubs, including shopping for club supplies, preparing refreshments, setting up music, organising entertainment and banking attendance fees, working within agreed budgets.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all club members during club sessions, and manage communication and additional engagement with members outside of club sessions.
- Record and maintain member and attendance information in BIAS’s client management system.
- Where needed and possible, provide support to BIAS’s Active Ageing Coordinator in Haringey borough, and cooperate on joint club initiatives.
- Working in close cooperation with BIAS’s Volunteer Manager, encourage volunteer recruitment and retention and supervise volunteers during club sessions, ensuring that they have a safe working environment and a positive, fulfilling volunteering experience.
- Contribute to the promotion of the active ageing clubs in the local community, help create content and manage community interactions on BIAS’s social media accounts, and represent BIAS at occasional community events.
- Organise an annual summer outing for club members, and work closely with the leadership team on the organisation of a Christmas event for the wider BIAS community.
- Plan annual Health and Wellbeing Days in cooperation with local health networks, and work with the management team to identify other possible initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of active ageing club members.
- Develop and maintain good relations with other cultural organisations and community groups in Brent, with the aim of promoting cooperation and cross-cultural exchanges.
- Work with the management team to identify opportunities for expansion of the active ageing project and ways to increase community engagement with BIAS.
- Attend regular supervision sessions with the Head of Operations, and be willing to undertake training and professional development as needed.
These are the basic duties required of the Active Ageing Coordinator. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This post will require travel to club venues and transport of club supplies, so access to a car is required.
ABOUT BIAS
BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community for over forty-five years. We deliver our support through our welfare advice drop-in service, our active ageing clubs and our Be-a-friend volunteer scheme. We raise over £2 million in extra income for the most vulnerable every year and have over 3000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has exciting plans for further expansion and has a range of medium- to long-term grant funding streams, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role (set out in the person specification), with supporting examples.
The deadline for applications is 30th January 2026 but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be carried out on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the work of a small psychotherapy and mental health charity
Working alongside our office administrator and houses coordinator, you will support the Chair and Treasurer to ensure the smooth running of the finances of the organization.
This is a permanent role for the equivalent of one day a week (8 hours) hybrid working. You will be based in our office in Hampstead, London one afternoon a week (day can be negotiated), and the other hours will be worked when needed. Please state in your application which days you are able to work.
Salary is £40,000 WTE, plus paid annual leave and pension contribution.
You will also be eligible for free places on the Philadelphia Association study programme courses.
Start date: as soon as possible. You will receive handover from the current finance coordinator, who will remain in post until you can start.
Closing date for applications: 20th February 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised if sufficient applications have been received.)
Interview date is likely to be Saturday 28th February 2026. Please let us know if there are dates you cannot attend.
The PA offers THERAPY to individuals, couples and groups. Therapy opens up a space for thinking that is helpful when things go wrong in our lives.



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We are looking for a Foster Scheme Coordinator to coordinate Battersea’s London Foster Scheme, working in conjunction with Operations and Clinic in sourcing suitable temporary homes for those dogs in our London site requiring foster and supporting both foster carers and dogs during their time away from Battersea.
The Foster Scheme Coordinator will maximise further growth impact and development of the Foster Scheme and the engagement and retention of our Foster Carers through the implementation of the Volunteering and Fostering strategy for Battersea.
They will provide guidance and support to existing and potential Foster Carers including managing their expectations.
Finally, they will ensure that all the behavioural and medical needs of foster dogs are met whilst on foster, sometimes dealing with contentious issues in a professional and sensitive manner.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Working with our animals:
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
If you are successful to the interview stage of the recruitment process, we ask that you follow the below guidelines on the use of AI at interview stages:
Acceptable use:
• Researching sector trends, company information, or general interview tips.
• Practicing interview questions with AI tools to improve communication skills.
• Using AI to support with structuring your responses.
Please do not:
• Submit AI-generated responses as your own during the interview.
• Use AI to impersonate or misrepresent your experience or skills.
• Use AI tools during real-time interviews.
Closing date: 8th February 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date: 16th and 17th February 2026 (in person)
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
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