Volunteer coordinator jobs

Back on Track is a Manchester charity that enables people facing disadvantage to make lasting, positive changes in their lives. We run a learning centre for adults going through a process of recovery or rehabilitation, having experienced problems with alcohol, drugs, offending, mental health or homelessness.

The Progression Coordinator role is varied and interesting and combines classroom teaching with the space to work 1-1 with members in a holistic way, supporting them to make real progress.

Our ideal person will be a dynamic tutor experienced in teaching employability-related courses and providing person-centred 1-1 progression support.

They will be patient, kind, creative and inclusive with an aspirational approach to support people to build their self-worth and make progress.

To apply, download the job pack and form from our website, or call into our centre to collect paper copies.

Role 

This is an entry level, part-time administrative role within the Volunteer Recruitment & Training team 

The Listening Place (TLP) is an award-winning charity providing face-to-face, compassionate and non-judgemental support for people who feel that life is no longer worth living.  Since opening our first site in Pimlico in 2016, we have grown to four sites and our service is delivered by over 850 active volunteers.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dedicated team and play a vital role in ensuring our volunteers are recruited, trained and prepared to deliver our outstanding service. You will provide high quality administrative support across the volunteer recruitment and training process, helping the team to operate efficiently and effectively. 

We are committed to welcoming everyone from all backgrounds and communities and creating inclusive teams. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) or a medical condition that may affect your performance during the selection process or in the role, we are very happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide administrative support across the volunteer recruitment and training process 

• Liaise with potential volunteers, interviewers and trainers 

• Arrange and coordinate meetings, interviews and training events (this may involve travelling between sites) 

• Manage room bookings and logistics for training and interviews 

• Monitor shared mailboxes and calendars; respond promptly to email and telephone enquiries 

• Request, track and record volunteer references 

• Maintain accurate office systems, including data entry and upkeep of spreadsheets and databases 

• Any other ad-hoc tasks as required 

Attributes and Skills 

Essential 

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail 

• Ability to work at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy 

• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills 

• A reliable, punctual and enthusiastic team player, who works collaboratively and builds positive working relationships 

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing demands 

• Calm and professional under pressure 

• High level of computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and tact

• Strong commitment to, and understanding of, The Listening Place’s mission and values 

Desirable 

• Recent experience in an administrative role 

• Experience working or volunteering within a charity or volunteer-led organisation 

Hours 

3 days a week (22.5 hours), worked during office hours, Monday to Friday.Occasional evening and weekend work to meet operational requirements. 

Location 

Predominantly office based at our Hammersmith or Liverpool Street offices with some remote working. 

 

Reporting line 

The Volunteer Recruitment and Training Coordinator will report to the Senior Volunteer Recruitment and Training Coordinator. 

 

Salary 

£18,094 pro-rated per annum (subject to a scheduled review and anticipated increase in April 2026) plus: 

• 3% employer contribution towards pension 

• 15 days annual leave per annum (plus pro-rated public holidays) 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Access to Medicash health insurance and critical illness cover 

 

Application process 

Please submit a CV and cover letter (maximum one A4 page) by Friday 30 January. 
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to complete a homework task in advance. 

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer.

We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time

About the role

We’re looking for a Social Care Support Coordinator with experience of person-centred, low level social care support to service users, to join our vibrant and fast paced, fully remote, Central Support team.  This team provides an an additional point of entry to Young Lives vs Cancer’s services, alongside the local social work teams based in hospitals.

This mixed team of staff and volunteers delivers UK-wide timely and compassionate digital and phone-based support to young people with cancer, and families of children with cancer. You will also be the first point of contact for phone, email and web-chat enquiries from people and organisations in their wider support network.  In addition, you will hold your own caseload of young people and families who you will provide regular telephone check-in support.

This role is a 28-hour-per-week post, and the successful candidate must be available to work on Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays. Final working-day patterns will be discussed at interview, but all hours must fall within our core hours of 09:00–17:00.

This post also includes a flex-up component, which allows the team to respond to increased demand or cover absence. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to take on additional hours (up to a maximum of 35 hours per week), as required by business need. Additional hours will be paid at a day rate, and your availability will be discussed with you at the time.

The Central Support and Social Care team is fully remote and home-based; all work will be completed at a distance.  Laptop and phone will be provided

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application an enhanced criminal record check will be completed. 

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Providing person-centred, low level social care support to young people diagnosed with cancer and to parents/families of children with cancer, through proactive check-ins.

• Offering compassionate listening, practical advice, guidance and signposting on issues such as finance, housing, education, work and emotional wellbeing.

• Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries via phone, email, WhatsApp, web chat and other digital channels, resolving or appropriately escalating queries.

• Processing referrals from professionals and self-referrals, accurately inputting information into the case management system.

• Supporting volunteers during their shifts and working collaboratively with social workers and colleagues across the wider social care teams.

• Maintaining clear, timely and confidential records and contributing to team meetings, reflective practice and shared learning.

• Participating in the duty rota and flexing up hours during busy periods to ensure families receive timely, high-quality support.

What do I need? 

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Experience in a charity, health or social care setting (or similar), with confidence supporting people via phone and digital platforms in an empathetic, person-centred way.

• Strong communication skills across multiple channels, with the ability to assess situations quickly and escalate when needed.

• Ability to provide practical guidance and signposting, with an understanding of support pathways such as NHS services, charities, wish organisations and grants.

• Confidence using technology—including databases, case management systems, Office 365, Teams and digital communication tools.

• A calm, sensitive and organised approach, able to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced virtual environment.

• A commitment to anti-oppressive practice, safeguarding, equality and inclusive service delivery.

• A collaborative mindset—proactive, solution-focused, reflective, and aligned with Young Lives vs Cancer’s values: Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Changemaking and Courageous.

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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Position: Rota Coordinator
Duration: Permanent, full time 
Location: On site. Working from home is possible but it must not exceed time spent in the office, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week

Line Manager: Head of Volunteer Management
 

Key Responsibilities

The Rota Coordinator: 

• Welcomes and onboards new volunteers, allocating shifts that reflect their shift preferences 

• Ensures all appointments are effectively covered and works closely with the Visitor Support team to achieve this 

• Stands down volunteers when cover that has been booked in advance is no longer needed

• Takes the preferences of visitors into account when cover shifts are booked —  e.g., ensures that a male volunteer has not been booked to see someone who cannot see a man 

• Ensures cover volunteers can meet the needs of the shift, e.g. that an assessment trained volunteer covers where initial assessment appointments are booked in 

• Helps build a ‘cover bank’ of volunteers they can call on a short notice

• Tactfully reminds volunteers of their commitment to our visitors — where necessary 

• Works (indirectly) with software developers to improve the volunteer database 

• Records and updates important information about our volunteers, treating information about their personal lives with sensitivity and respect 

• Flags to supervising volunteers and the Head of Volunteer Management if a volunteer has frequent absences / cancellations or if they appear in need additional support 

• Puts people on leave of absence, after consulting Visitor Support, and follows up with them about return dates 

•  Liaises closely with Volunteer Recruitment and Training, who will give them the names and numbers of new volunteers and their shift preferences and organise refresher training for volunteers returning from leave of absence 

Attributes and skills  

• Strong commitment to and good understanding of TLP’s mission and values 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• A good memory — for names, faces and shift patterns 
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills 
• Recent experience as a TLP volunteer or good insight into volunteer roles* 
• Proactivity and problem solving and the ability to prioritise 
• The ability to stay calm under pressure 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both face-to-face and on the phone, and a positive attitude 
• Flexible
• Reliable

* Rota Coordinators who don’t have experience as volunteers are required to shadow prep programme modules 

Compensation

Salary: £30,157 (Subject to a scheduled review and anticipated increase in April 2026)

Benefits:

• 3% employer contribution towards pension
• 25 days annual leave, with one extra day’s annual leave for each full year of service up to five years
• Access to Medicash health benefits and critical illness cover after three months of employment
• Employee Assistance Programme

Application 

Please submit a cover letter (no more than one page of A4) and CV by 12pm on 30 January 2026.

National Learning and Development Coordinator
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
 
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Salary: £38,870.89 per year (plus London Weighting if applicable)
Place of work: London, or within commuting distance to one of L'Arche's Communities
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 23:59
 
This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
 
Main purpose of the role:
The Learning and Development Coordinator is key to setting and maintaining the strategic direction for the people and culture team, as part of the learning and development function in L'Arche. This role provides direction and support to L'Arche Communities in the UK, focusing on learning and development in service of the Mission, and our national and regulatory requirements. 

The Learning and Development Coordinator provides line management to the National Learning and Development team, supporting and overseeing the coordination of key areas of learning.

In close partnership with national and local learning and development structures, they will ensure the implementation of objectives identified in the national and local community's learning and development strategic priorities.
 
Key essential criteria:

• Proven experience of developing and delivering learning and development plans aligned to L'Arche's needs and regulatory requirements;
• Experience of line management, including coaching, support, and performance management of employees and volunteers;
• Strong understanding of learning pathways, skills frameworks, and evaluation of impact; 
• Knowledge of mandatory and regulatory training requirements, including safeguarding;
• Experience of using or managing a Learning Management System (LMS); 
• Experience in a learning and development role, ideally within a charity, social care or health organisation;

You can find more details about L'Arche on our website.
 
Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore our employee benefits on our website.
 
Please download the recruitment pack for more details and a full job description and person specification. 
 
The closing date for applications is: Sunday 18th January 23:59
 
Interviews are expected to take place in the week beginning 26 January 2026.
 
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.

We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
 
To apply, please answer the questions on our online application form.
 
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
 
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We are looking to recruit an experienced HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR support. You’ll play a key role in supporting the employee experience, providing top-notch support to all teams in the organisation and be comfortable working with all levels of seniority.  

Experience of employee relations will be pivotal in supporting the organisation as we transition to a unionised environment. As a trusted advisor, you will have sound employment law knowledge and be comfortable with challenging conversations, supporting managers with any issues such as sickness absence, capability or a disciplinary procedure. 

You’ll ensure that recruitment costs are kept to a minimum, work with recruitment managers to ensure vacancies are advertised following internal processes and ensure employment contracts are finalised before onboarding starts.  You'll also be happy using systems to assign training to new joiners and to existing staff, keeping records of courses and ensuring that safeguarding training is completed.

Bringing your experience of HR and a willingness and enthusiasm to the role,  you will proactively seek to continually improve yourself and the role, championing a culture of service excellence, as well as taking ownership and accountability of your workload.

Please refer to the job description for further information. If you have any questions please email us.

In your cv and cover letter please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.

The Centre is an equal opportunities employer.  We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children.  We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups in the not-for-profit sector to step forward and apply to work with us. We require our staff to recognise the valuable role that volunteers play in the work of the Centre and to welcome and support volunteers with whom they work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and, for this role, to undertake a basic DBS check.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.

Benefits

· 26 days’ leave, rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

· Discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days

· Workplace pension scheme and we’ll match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%

· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)

· Employee assistance programme

· Season ticket loan

· Training and development opportunities

· Access to Blue Light Card discounts

How to apply

Send your cv and cover letter.  To ensure fairness at all stages of the process, please don’t send your application to any other email address at the Centre

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February, 9am
Interviews will be held mid-end February

Please note that a short test will form part of the interview process, if you are shortlisted details will be provided to you in advance.

If you’ve not heard from us three weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Help ensure essential goods reach people facing real hardship. Join a small charity with big impact and play a hands-on role at the heart of our operations.

At Goods For Good, we redistributed donated clothing, footwear, bedding and essential items from manufacturers, retailers and industry to charities supporting people in crisis across the UK and around the world. This role is about making that happen, day in, day out.

We’re looking for an Operations & Logistics Supervisor who is practical, organised and motivated by impact. Someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves, keep things moving, and take pride in making sure goods reach the right place, at the right time, in the right condition.

You’ll be part of a small, committed team, with real visibility across the organisation and exposure to all aspects of charity operations. From managing stock and overseeing warehouse activity, to working with volunteers and liaising with charity partners, this is a varied role where no two days are the same.

The role is based in Watford, with regular travel to our partner warehouses in Northampton and Biggleswade. You’ll oversee stock movement across all sites, support consolidation and dispatch, and help ensure our systems, records and processes are accurate and effective. Your work will directly support frontline charities responding to poverty, displacement and crisis.

This role would suit someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a practical environment, and wants to see the tangible results of their work. There is also genuine scope to grow the role over time, depending on your strengths and interests.

If you’re looking for a role where your organisational and logistics skills directly contribute to dignity, relief and positive environmental impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Counselling Coordinator

Reporting to: Lead Coordinator

Working Hours: Full time (37.5hrs/week) or part time (4 days @ 30hrs/week)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £26,186 (Full time) – PT will be pro-rata

Location: Predominantly home-based but some requirement to Kempston Office

About Our Client

Our client is a registered charity dedicated to providing essential emotional and practical support to individuals affected by fatal and serious road collisions across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. Each year, they support over 550 individuals, working collaboratively with local Roads Policing Units to ensure the highest standards of victim care.

The Role

Our client is currently seeking a Counselling Coordinator to join their passionate team. In this critical role, you will manage new case referrals, arrange counselling provisions, maintain a small clinical caseload, and oversee various administrative tasks.

Please Note: If the applicant is external to the organisation (i.e. not a current volunteer) the successful applicant would be required to complete a 5 week in-person training course.

Our client will be in touch with information on dates of their current training course to be held in Huntingdon in February/March 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage new case referrals, including follow-ups and communication with potential clients and relevant agencies.
• Coordinate the deployment of volunteers and manage room bookings as needed.
• Maintain a caseload while liaising with partner organisations to provide comprehensive support.
• Keep accurate records of client cases and monitor counselling volunteer recruitment and training.
• Participate in ongoing training and attend meetings to foster a collaborative environment.

Ideal Candidate: 

• A recognised diploma or degree in Counselling.
• Membership of BACP/UKCP or an equivalent body.
• Experience working with trauma and bereavement.
• Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse clients.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• A commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

Benefits On Offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
• Access to external clinical supervision.
• Opportunities for CPD and career development.
• Membership of a pension scheme following the completion of the probationary period.

The role requires DBS checking to an Enhanced level and will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Our client fosters a culture of compassion and support, ensuring that every team member feels valued and part of a greater mission to help those in need. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you would like to apply for this rewarding role, please send your CV now. They look forward to hearing from you!

Primary Purpose:

‘Green Connections’ is an innovative project which supports older people in Crewe and Nantwich surrounding area to reconnect with nature in their yards and gardens, connect older and isolated individuals with wider support and local opportunities to help relieve social isolation and loneliness.  It also provides group delivery sessions around gardening based activities in care homes and community settings

This position involves actively engaging with people aged 50 plus who wish to connect to nature and learn more about their garden or gardening activities. You will be responsible for community engagement, organising resources, working with older people in their homes for tailored sessions and providing group delivery sessions in the community and care homes..

The Green Connections Coordinator role also involves actively engaging older people with services and support available, enhancing their quality of life. You will coordinate with other organisations and use their resources to secure additional support, always prioritising the consent and preferences of the clients. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, offering vital support to those in need.

Main Duties:

· Support with teaching older people new gardening skills in attending to their planters and encourage new interests in wildlife and biodiversity.

· Promote and engage with the network of organisations that work with older people in and around Crewe and Nantwich to maintain and develop positive relationships and referral routes

· Update monitoring and evaluation systems to accurately record project outcomes and volunteer information.

· Be the first point of contact for the project and build relationships with individuals, local agencies and groups.

· Assess individuals and their circumstances to understand suitability for the project.

· Work with older individuals in choosing an offer to suit their lifestyle, needs and wishes.

· Be responsible for connecting people into local advice and support.

· Link isolated older people with volunteer support.

· Train and support a core local volunteer team in doing light maintenance and planting in group sessions, gardens, yards and raised planters.

· Ensure appropriate resources are sourced.

· Assist the Service Manager in promoting/marketing the project.

· Provide group delivery sessions in Crewe and Nantwich within care settings and community groups

Essential Criteria

 

· Experience of delivering community gardening or practical experience in environmental activities

· Experience of organising initiatives and opportunities for community and volunteer involvement

· Experience of planning and delivery of group sessions to support engagement and learning

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and also knowledge and experience of using a client database

· Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative

· Have use of a car and full driving licence and ability to travel in Crewe and Nantwich

· To be in good physical health to allow lifting of resources and materials

If you are passionate about driving success through effective management and teamwork, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as Green Connections Coordinator where you will enjoy the flexible working benefits of working for Age UK Cheshire.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 9am

 

Are you passionate about helping people with long-term health conditions build confidence and independence?

We’re looking for a motivated Health & Wellbeing Coordinator to lead our Bromley-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact by supporting adults to take control of their health and wellbeing. You’ll manage a small team, design and deliver innovative self-management workshops, and ensure our services remain person-centred and evidence-led.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Long-Term Health Conditions team, including line management and reporting.

• Develop and deliver lifestyle self-management workshops for over 200 adults each year.

• Support behaviour change by helping individuals build knowledge, skills, and confidence.

• Work closely with partners to ensure seamless signposting and cross-referrals.

• Manage outreach to hard-to-reach groups, including global majority communities.

• Track progress, maintain accurate records, and shape future delivery through client feedback.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

At Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, you’ll be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team committed to improving the lives of older adults. You’ll have the chance to be creative, develop your leadership skills, and see the real difference your work makes in reducing isolation and improving quality of life. 

Are you ready to coordinate partnerships that bring researchers together and accelerate progress in MND research?

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Research Partnerships Coordinator at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. You will be central to ensuring that vital research partnerships and collaborative projects deliver impact without delay. As Research Partnerships Coordinator, you will support the organisation of research activities and events that connect researchers and partners, helping manage the resources that underpin progress in MND research. Every detail you coordinate contributes to making each day count for people living with MND.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office at least 1 day per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support for research partnerships and programmes.
• Maintain programme files, timelines, risk logs, and governance documents to ensure accuracy.
• Support the preparation of contracts, financial schedules, milestones, and governance paperwork.
• Monitor partner deliverables and follow up on outstanding documentation or information.
• Assist with preparing reports, summaries, and updates for internal teams.
• Support procurement processes, purchase orders, invoices, and budget monitoring.
• Help plan and deliver workshops, roundtables, and partner visits.
• Provide operational coordination for the Association’s biological and data resource (MND Collections), including enquiries, access requests, and governance documentation.

About You:

• Degree-level qualification in biomedical or related science.
• Experience of working in a research or academic environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including project coordination.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with experience supporting events or collaborative activities.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across teams and organisations.
• Knowledge of grants, funding, or research partnerships activities.
• Ability to understand data or sample governance in biomedical research.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

If you are ready to apply your skills to a role where organisation and collaboration drive progress, apply now to be our Research Partnerships Coordinator.

Job Title: Independent Visitor Co-ordinator

Service: Manchester

Reporting to: Children’s Rights Manager

Salary: £19,434.82 (£24,293.53 FTE) per annum

Location: Home based (with travel across the region)

Hours: 28 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Our work

Coram Voice is a national independent children’s charity established in 1975 and has grown to become one of the leading organisations for children and young people in the UK.

Coram Voice is a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.

We provide:

• Advocacy services direct to children and young people in care, in need, in custody and to care leavers and children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems. Advocates around the country support children and young people to get their voice heard in decisions about their lives.This may be through the telephone helpline or through an advocate working directly with a child, for instance, to support them at a review meeting or to help them make a complaint about their care. Coram Voice provides visiting advocacy services to most of the secure units nationally, to Secure Training Centres, Juvenile Young Offender Institutions, psychiatric hospitals, residential special schools and children’s homes.
• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to advocate for young people as qualifying patients under the Mental Health Act, in order to fully support them to get their views heard in matters relating to their mental health.
• Independent Visitor services offers a child or young person in care an adult volunteer who provides independent, one-to-one visiting, advice and befriending support. Our independent visitors can become the only long-term, consistent source of support throughout a young person's time in care.
• Independent services provide independent person services for complaints by children and for reviewing whether children should be locked up in secure units on welfare grounds.
• Policy and campaigning to create a better system for all children and young people looked after by the state, for their care to be more child-centred and to give young people a greater say in decisions about their lives.
• Participation services to ensure children and young people have a voice in the development and delivery of services and campaigns, and through the process, provide the opportunity to develop relevant skills which will be of benefit to them in their future lives.
• Training, development and information for young people, advocates and child care workers, offering courses in advocacy, children’s rights and child-centred practice across a range of areas including the National Advocacy Qualification.

Job Introduction

• Are you passionate about supporting and developing volunteers?

• Are you looking for an opportunity to help make positive differences to the lives of children and young people who are looked after or care leavers of the local authority?

• Do you want to work with a leading national independent children’s charity?

Then come join us here at Coram Voice. We have an exciting opportunity for you to become a co-ordinator of our independent visiting service in Manchester.

We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services. We recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and young people we help.

About the Role

You will co-ordinate and deliver a statutory independent visitor service to children and young people in care or care leavers of Manchester.

You will recruit, assess and train volunteers to become independent visitors, who are volunteer befrienders to children and young people looked after or care leavers. You will manage a cash flow to fund suitable activities for independent visitors to enjoy with the young person. You will manage data and reporting for this statutory service so that service leads and other stakeholders can understand the activity in the service.

We are a child led service, you will not act outside of the young person’s instructions (except in matters of child protection and safety.)You will build strong relationships with the child or young person, independent visitors and other significant adults, you will support Independent Visitors to develop long term, meaningful friendships with the young person.

You will work in partnership with other parts of the service, organisation and external agencies and professionals. This is to ensure there are pathways to attract and retain Independent Visitors in the area and sometimes out of area.

What you will receive

We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of up to 25 days’ annual leave plus an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year. A supportive work environment fostering a good work/home life balance and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing.

You will get a genuine opportunity to make a difference every day.

Recruitment process

Shortlisting will be undertaken by Emma Keen, Children’s Rights Manager and Sarah Gabriel, Children’s Rights Manager. Successful candidates will then be invited for interview.The interview process comprises of a written exercise and a panel interview.Successful candidates will have a further one to one interview in accordance within Warner recommendations. Internal candidates will need to notify HR of their interest in the post and they will provide further information on the internal application process.

Returning your application:

• We cannot accept general CVs. When completing your application form, you need to address each point of the person specification and demonstrate how you meet it.
• Applications must be fully completed.
• If you are a current Coram Voice employee you may submit a supporting statement only addressing the person specification requirements for the post.

Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Thursday 5th February 2026

Please return your application to: Human Resources via Blue Octopus.

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

About the job

The HR Coordinator plays a key role within our dedicated HR Team, helping to place staff and students at the heart of the organisation. You will support the delivery of effective and efficient HR services by providing high-quality administrative and operational support, with a strong focus on recruitment, induction and the maintenance of accurate HR systems and records.

You will help ensure HR processes run smoothly and consistently, contributing to a positive and professional employee experience. By keeping up to date with HR best practice, you will model high standards in your work and support the continuous improvement of our systems and ways of working.

The role also involves supporting a range of HR projects that help develop and strengthen the services we provide. Working closely with colleagues, you will contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment, helping to embed excellent service delivery and robust HR practices across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is motivated, reliable and committed to making a meaningful contribution within a people-focused organisation.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a highly organised and dependable individual with excellent administrative skills, project management and strong attention to detail. You will be confident using a range of IT systems and able to work accurately to maintain high standards across HR documentation and records.

You will communicate clearly and professionally, using diplomacy and tact, and demonstrate integrity when handling confidential information. You will be able to plan and manage your workload effectively, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines while working collaboratively as part of a small team.

You will bring enthusiasm, initiative and a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality service, with a positive and professional approach to supporting staff and students in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Benefits and Perks :

In return for your passion and experience, we offer:

• A summer 4-day working week – we have a four day working week during the months of July & August
• Generous holiday entitlement (up to 39 days) – 25 days holidays per year, increasing at the rate of one day per full year served after the end of your second year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days
• A three-week closure during the festive period incorporating the three UK bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day). This is approximately 12 additional leave days.
• A six-day closure during spring incorporating the two UK bank holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday). Therefore, closure dates are from Thursday before Good Friday to Tuesday after Bank Holiday Monday. These are 2 additional leave days.
• Birthday Leave
• 2 days of Volunteering Leave
• Religious Festival Leave (up to 2 days)
• Cycle to Work scheme, enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Flexible/ hybrid working arrangements
• Access to UAL staff training courses
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Family-friendly employer

Recruitment Timeline :

Application closes : 28th January 2026

Interview Date : 12th February 2026

Please Note: To be considered, you must have the right to work in the UK or a valid work permit/visa.

LocalMotion Torbay Change Coordinator

Can you bring the element of order to a complex, emergent and un-prescribed programme?

Do you believe systemic change is possible?

Are you passionate about logistics and people in equal measure?

Do you want to see long term change in Torbay?

We want to hear from you if you are interested in working at the heart of an exciting approach to change in Torbay. Utilising an innovative and long-term funding opportunity from LocalMotion, we are collaborating across sectors and communities in Torbay to:

● Work together differently, with authenticity and trust.

● Develop and share new skills and knowledge.

● Solve deep rooted challenges facing the area.

● Change the system in positive and sustainable ways.

To continue this work, we are looking for someone who is able to act as the glue for multiple moving parts. This role is the logistics aspect of a coordination function, working in partnership with an additional creative component.  If you think this sounds like you then we would welcome an application. 

This post is offered as a 0.6 FTE fixed term contract or secondment for 2 years, as an employee contract or consultant.

£22,066  p.a (Job evaluated salary of £36,777 p.a. pro rata), or daily rate of £217 per day. Flexible working patterns available.

To apply to this role, please complete the application form 

Please submit your completed application by midnight on Tuesday 20th January 2026.

If you would benefit from an informal conversation before submitting your application please contact Tracey Cabache at Torbay Communities

Planned date of interview: Please hold all day on Tuesday 27th January.