Volunteer service manager jobs in cobham, surrey
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Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Do you bring natural leadership, motivation, and a strong focus on empowering others?
We’re offering a rewarding opportunity to join our South Communities Team as a Locality Co-ordinator. This role plays a vital part in supporting family and friend carers across West Sussex, with a particular emphasis on the Worthing and Adur districts. While you’ll work across all South localities as needed, your main focus will be on these communities.
As a Locality Co-ordinator, you’ll provide line management and guidance to a team of Carer Wellbeing Workers. You’ll work closely with fellow Co-ordinators and the Carer Community Services Manager to help build a strong, responsive local team. Together, you’ll deliver high-quality information, guidance, and wellbeing opportunities that make a real impact in carers’ lives.
This is a hybrid role, combining remote and home working with delivery in community venues. You’ll need to readily travel across Arun, Adur, and Worthing to provide carer support and attend meetings, so familiarity with these areas—whether through work or residence—would be a real advantage.
Please note that we may begin interviews as soon as a strong application is received, so this vacancy could close earlier than advertised if the right candidate is found.
Job Role
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Team Leadership: Support the Community Services Team Manager with the day-to-day operational management of a team of Locality Wellbeing Workers.
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Service Development: Assist in developing a local offer for carers including in-person, online, telephone, 1-to-1, group, social, learning and wellbeing opportunities.
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Line Management: Undertake 1-1s and annual reviews, celebrating successes and implementing effective performance management to support individuals.
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Carer Support: Provide direct support to a small caseload and use the Carers Star™ to empower carers to create personal plans to achieve positive change.
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External Partnerships: Build and develop relationships to enable collaboration with health, social care, and voluntary sector partners.
Please download the Job Description below for full details.
Employee Benefits
- Training and Development: Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Flexible Working: Flexible working hours and remote working options.
- Annual Leave: 33 days increasing to 35 days after completion of two years and 36 days after 5 years of service (Inclusive of Bank Holidays).
- Healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme with perks and discounts.
- Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity/ Adoption Pay.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on making a positive impact on the lives of carers.
Before you keep reading...
Please do not see everything in this job advert as a "Must Have", but rather a guiding list of what we are looking for. We know no candidate will be the perfect match for all we have mentioned in this advert, so do not be afraid to apply if you feel you are close to the brief but not "Spot On". For example, some of our wonderful Carer Wellbeing Workers come from a non-social care background and they do amazingly well!
Our Culture and Diversity
At Carers Support, we are building an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work and be proud to belong.
We believe that talent is distributed to all of us in equal measure and our differences are a strength not a weakness. We recruit for potential, not perfection. At Carers Support West Sussex, we value everyone's unique history. Our doors are open to individuals of all races, religions or beliefs, abilities, ages, nationalities or citizenships, ethnic origins, marital, domestic or civil partnership statuses, sexes, sexual orientations, family structures, and gender identities.
The carers we support come from such different walks of life that we are particularly interested in attracting candidates from similarly diverse backgrounds, including Asian, Arab, Black, Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups, White Other (e.g. Eastern European, Gypsy, Roma) and any other Ethnic minorities.
Values we are looking for in Candidate
We are focused, putting carers at the heart of everything we do.
We act together, working with and for carers, the communities they live in and the people that can make a difference to them.
We are leaders, working with each other to find potential and opportunities across all communities, enabling carers to be identified and involved.
We are committed to behaviours that support:
Quality – the highest practical level we can reach in outcomes, learning and behaviour
Inclusivity – respecting people, cultures, and organisations
Caring – improving quality of life and influencing behaviour change
Integrity – operating with honesty and reliability
Loyalty – long-term committed partnerships and co-operation
Innovation – driving our service development and our will to succeed
If you are still unsure if our organisation is a good fit, have a look at our Good Place to Work page and the results of our recent engagement survey. We can't wait to hear from you!
Disclaimers
Please note we reserve the right to close this role prior to the stated end date, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 37 hours a week
Salary: £44,100 per annum
Location: Hybrid/Flexible – with Kings Weald Community Centre, Burgess Hill, West Sussex as your main base and travel across our centres in Brighton, Haywards Heath, Bognor Regis and Horsham as needed
Closing Date: Tuesday 26th August 2025, midday
Interview Date: w/c 1st September 2025
Are you a strategic, commercially savvy leader who’s passionate about making a difference?
We are looking for a dynamic and commercially minded leader to join us as Head of Business Development, a pivotal role driving innovation, income growth and community impact at Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted role that blends operational leadership with strategic oversight – perfect for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys building partnerships, and wants to shape services that matter.
You will be based at Kings Weald Community Centre, where you will lead the transformation of the site into a thriving community hub. From growing our commercial catering and room hire offer to developing new membership models and service lines, you will be at the heart of our mission to help people act now, to age better. You will take a lead role in growing and evolving our new customer membership platform by shaping offers, securing partnerships, and building a local business directory that brings real value to our community.
You will lead talented teams spanning Catering, Marketing & Comms, and our Gym and Centre staff – embedding a culture of collaboration, innovation and customer focus.
What You Will Do
- Lead and grow commercial income streams across our hubs – from catering to room hire as well as launching services at our new hubs including Power of Attorney work
- Act as Centre Manager for Kings Weald, building it into a vibrant and inclusive community space
- Oversee the development and promotion of our membership scheme, working closely with Marketing and Customer Services teams
- Identify and secure new commercial opportunities and partnerships particularly for our customer membership platform and business directory
- Collaborate with internal teams across Customer Services, Compliance and Fundraising to ensure joined-up delivery and maximum impact
- Use data and insight to shape pricing, offers and service design
- Manage budgets, contracts and supplier relationships with confidence and care
What You Will Bring
- A proven track record in business development and income generation, ideally within the charity or social enterprise sector
- Experience leading commercial teams, with knowledge of catering, marketing or membership offers
- A customer-first mindset, with strong communication and people management skills
- Confidence using data, systems and insights to drive improvements and results
- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery – you roll up your sleeves and get things done
- Comfortable working with digital systems and data insights to inform decision-making and measure impact
- ·A driving licence and access to your own car – this is a role that gets out and about
What We Will Offer
· The chance to shape high-impact services and contribute to a mission that matters
· A supportive, values-driven organisation where innovation is encouraged
· A flexible, supportive team with big plans and a collaborative mindset
· Condensed hours may be considered after six months (note: job share not available)
How to Apply
To apply, please read the full Job Description and get to know us at Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Then, submit your tailored CV and a covering letter (no more than 3 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification. We love innovation (yes, we use AI too!), but most of all, we want to hear your voice. For any questions, contact Michelle Peel, Commercial Director.
Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.
Alternatively you can download our application form Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove website under current vacancies.
If you are shortlisted, we will carry out DBS and reference checks before appointment.
Need support with your application? Contact us for any help required.
Benefits
We value our team and offer a brilliant benefits package, including:
· Flexible working options
· Ongoing professional development
· 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
· Blue Light Card eligibility
· BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
· 4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Electric Vehicle Scheme
Who We Are
At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, we are here for people as they age—helping them stay connected and stay independent. From community cafes to advice services, fitness classes to wellbeing calls, we support people aged 50+ (and sometimes younger too).
We are a fast-moving, impact-focused charity where flexibility, innovation and purpose drive everything we do.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We want you to feel welcome, respected and able to be your full self, whether you are applying, volunteering, or working with us.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we will make it work for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) are recruiting for a Community Activities Coordinator to join our growing, dynamic organisation. This exciting new role will sit within AFRIL's busy Casework and Advocacy Service, working collaboratively with our asylum seeking and recently granted refugee clients to plan and deliver a range of activities, improving wellbeing and community solidarity.
We are looking for a good people person, able to engage and inspire others, who demonstrates a collaborative approach to working with a range of stakeholders and in particular AFRIL clients who come from a variety of backgrounds. The postholder will be highly organised, have good project planning and execution skills, and a good working knowledge of the issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. Community language skills are an asset.
About AFRIL
Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) is a registered charity that supports asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants in South East London. We support people to lift themselves out of poverty, assert their rights and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. We provide both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes to tackle the underlying problems that lead people to be in crisis, supporting people to integrate, contribute and thrive. Our work is grounded in the values of professionalism, inclusivity, and solidarity. Our clients are at the heart of what we do and our approach is one of co-production and empowerment.
AFRIL delivers the following core services in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark, Bexley and Bromley:
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Rainbow Club Supplementary School - providing weekly supplementary education in English and Maths, arts, music and sports activities to children from refugee, migrant and asylum seeking backgrounds from 4-11 years old, plus youth volunteering programme and Youth Council (NRCSE and Sanctuary Status).
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Casework and Advocacy Service: providing AQS accredited advice, casework and legal interventions in asylum support, community care, housing, welfare benefits and related matters. Pre-Action Protocol letters to challenge unlawful public law decisions. The service currently provides Level 1 immigration advice under the Immigration Advice Agency.
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Destitution Support - a fortnightly Food Bank in partnership with St Peter’s Church providing food, food vouchers, toiletries, and other essentials, alongside a warm hub with free cafe, information and support. Small grants for essential items and cash payments for food in emergencies. Securing and distributing gifts in kind, e.g. winter coats, laptops and data.
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Allotment of Refuge - a welcoming community of food growers that supports improved health, wellbeing and integration of members, whilst protecting the local environment.
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Immigration Project in partnership with Southwark Law Centre, providing free legal advice and representation to support people to regularise their immigration status.
We also use our frontline experience, together with our clients, to engage in Policy and influencing work to improve the services and policies that impact our client group. This includes advising the GLA on 3 asylum related working groups, and as a member of the London Housing Panel.
AFRIL is an equal opportunities employer. We are a diverse staff team and particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience of asylum/irregular migration. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our staff to flourish.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use their information and resources which may help in preparing your job application.
Please read full Job Description and Person Specification. Applications will only be accepted through CharityJob - please submit a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how you meet the person specification.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter – no more than two sides of A4 – detailing how you meet the person specification for the role by 23:30 on Monday 25th August 2025.
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community.




JOB OPPORTUNITY
Job Role:
Deputy CEO
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract:
Permanent / Full time
Salary:
£50,000 per annum plus additional benefits
Location:
Remote working from home with occasional travel
Closing Date for Applications:
6th August 2025
Interviews likely to be on
18th/19th August 2025
Role Overview
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003. Each year, more than 200 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide or suicide or sudden death following domestic abuse. We help these families in many ways, our prime function being to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after fatal domestic abuse.
AAFDA are recruiting a Deputy CEO to join our remote team to play a pivotal role in ensuring our operational success, driving key programmes, enhancing organisational performance, and supporting income generation efforts.
As Deputy CEO, you will be a key leader in transforming our vision into action. Working closely with the CEO, you will ensure the smooth running of the charity’s day-to-day operations and your leadership will enable AAFDA to reach new heights in both impact and growth.
We need someone with the passion and conviction to help us push for the big changes needed and the expertise to develop and position our strategy, influencing, campaigning and fundraising accordingly. The right person will be comfortable embracing chaos, and will convey resilience and calmness under pressure.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse. We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds.
To Apply: Please see the job description and person specification. Please apply by submitting your C.V. and a supporting statement, which will be no longer than 4 sides of A4 and covers your experience and ability to fulfil the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a Clinical Administrator to join us at Respond. If you are an experienced administrator looking for a rewarding new role and you can be part of the exciting development of new clinical structures of a specialist psychotherapy service. Respond has an exciting opportunity for you.
The Clinical Service Administrator is an integral part of the development of administrative and operational functions of the psychotherapy service alongside the Psychotherapy Services Manager. The role acts as the first point of contact for clients, families, external stakeholder and members of staff. It may also involve some administrative support for the wider team. Excellent administration abilities, proactive and solution-focused approach to working, strong IT skills, discretion and a warm, professional manner are essential.
Respond is entering its thirty first year as a charity and has grown from a small London based charity to a medium sized national charity in recent years. Our mission is to reduce the impact of trauma in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people, by developing trusting relationships, through psychotherapeutically informed services.
Further information about Respond
An important part of our work at Respond is working in a trauma-informed way. What this means for us is that we hold in mind the impact of trauma at all levels of the organisation, and all staff take part in reflective practice or team dynamics.
We provide a range of trauma-informed services for children, young people, adults and professionals. These include psychotherapy, advocacy, campaigning, training and other support services. The work we do is generally long term in recognition of research that clients with autism and learning disabilities who have experienced abuse and trauma take longer to process their trauma and to recover.
We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates including people with lived experience, who are both interested in working in partnership to provide support, as well as supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced trauma.
We are committed to the furthering of human rights, equality, and positive social change through our therapeutic and advocacy work and are committed to anti-racism and other forms of anti-discriminatory practice. We recognise that we need to continually keep this as a focus in our work and as an integral part of our organisational strategy.
We celebrate diversity as an employer and as a provider of services to people who often experience multiple discriminations because of (but not limited to) being autistic or having a learning disability and experiences of trauma.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles within the organisation.
Respond Benefits package (all per financial year)
We offer a generous and comprehensive package of flexible benefits to all of our staff.
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Hybrid working model, which means that if you’re full time you make a commitment to be working in the office at least two days a week, with the remainder working from home. Part time hours are altered accordingly.
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Generous paid leave benefits including 28.5 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), with some to be taken between Christmas and New year.
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Up to 4 weeks paid sickness leave at full pay and a further 4 weeks at half pay,
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Discretionary study leave to support training relevant to your role.
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Paid leave to employees who may need to take one day off a year when a religious festival falls on a workday.
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Up to 5 days paid time off for dependents per financial year.
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Opportunity to apply for up to 2 days (14 hours) paid leave per year to participate in volunteering activities relevant to the role.
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Access to a workplace pension scheme, administered by NEST, with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution from commencement of employment.
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Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes 24/7 telephone service and counselling.
Note all of the above days per annum stated are pro rata’d for part time employees.
If you’d like to find out more about this role, please read through the job description and our person specification. When you apply, please send a CV and address the points in the person specification in an accompanying supporting statement. Your statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4.
Deadline for applications – Rolling recruitment
Interviews - TBC
Start date – TBC
If you’d like to find out more about this role, please read through the job description and our person specification. When you apply, please send a CV and address the points in the person specification in an accompanying supporting statement. Your statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: Between £35,500 - £38,000 (depending on experience) + generous benefits
Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
Location: Blended or fully office based (from our office in London)
Closing Date: 3 August 2025
Ref: BK 1388
As Events and Communications Manager, you’ll lead on shaping and delivering our events strategy; helping us build relationships, share insights and raise our profile.
Who we are
Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.
At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.
Here are some of the benefits we offer:
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave earned through length of service
• Three extra days off over the Christmas period as a gesture of goodwill
• A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Flexibility in our ways of working – work from home, in the office, or a mix of both, depending on your role
• Two paid volunteering days per year – a chance to give back to the causes that matter most to you
Please see our careers page for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.
The team
You'll join our PR & Events team, we are a tight-knit, collaborative group that thrives on creativity, strategy and supporting one another. We work with colleagues across policy, content, marketing and senior leadership, making sure our communications are engaging, clear and impactful.
We’re passionate about creating inclusive, inspiring communications and bringing the Energy Saving Trust’s voice to life through events and speaking opportunities.
The role
You’ll manage a full schedule of speaking opportunities and events across the UK, working with internal teams and external partners to ensure everything runs smoothly. You’ll also support senior spokespeople with briefings and promotion, and you’ll help shape the narrative and branding around our events.
Your work will have direct impact, helping us reach wider audiences and support people and communities in addressing the climate emergency.
What you’ll do
• Develop and deliver our events and speaking strategy
• Manage a calendar of opportunities and build strong partnerships
• Support colleagues and spokespeople to prepare for events
• Create content to promote events across web, social media and internal channels
• Track and report on impact, and manage the events budget
What you’ll bring
• Experience organising events (virtual and physical), including working with event teams
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and proofing content
• Ability to brief and support senior spokespeople
• Strong project management skills with a creative, team-focused approach
• Budget and procurement experience
To apply please visit our recruitment portal via the Apply Button.
Applications close 23.59, 3 August 2025 Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 18 August 2025.
To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.
If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch.
Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.
We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.
Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.
We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for a role.
The successful candidate will be expected to endorse and promote the objectives set out as part of AvMA’s five year strategic plan.
Lawyers Service
- Providing high quality services to our lawyers including identifying and recommending appropriate medical experts to clinical negligence solicitors; maintaining and developing the medical expert database. Routinely considering the Experts’ Protocol and ensuring that it remains relevant and fit for purpose.
Inquest Service
- Assessing cases for eligibility for AvMA’s pro bono Inquest Service according to AvMA’s criteria.
- Preparing cases for the coroner’s court to include sorting medical records; liaising with bereaved families by phone and in writing; researching medical literature; taking and preparing initial statements; liaising with the Coroner’s officer; securing appropriate disclosure documents; instructing counsel; assisting with preparation of bundles of documents for the hearing. Identifying general and specific patient safety issues; considering need for Prevention of Future Death Reports and or Action Plans.
- Attendance at pre-inquest hearings and inquest hearings with counsel and the family. This may involve travel and overnight stays. Out-of-pocket expenses are paid. Although overtime is not payable, time out of the office is recoverable in accordance with AvMA Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) policy. Attendance may also be required to attend partial remote hearings via Teams/Zoom
- Capturing and recording key data from inquests, securing feedback from clients.
- Working with Medico Legal Team Leader to ensure appropriate publicity on case outcomes where appropriate to include obtaining relevant client consents and that the case is written up for potential publication in AvMA’s Lawyer Service Newsletter
Advice & Information Service
- Providing advice, support and information to the public through written casework. This involves helping people affected by medical accidents to obtain an understanding of what has happened to them, their rights and the most appropriate option(s) for resolving their concerns and meeting their needs including referrals to panel solicitors.
Helpline
- Providing advice and assistance to the public on AvMA’s specialist helpline. Training will be given and in due course assisting the Helpline Development Officer to train helpline volunteers.
Other Duties
- To endorse and promote the objectives set out as part of AvMA’s five year strategic plan: AvMA's 5 Year Strategic Plan
- Junior Certification: Promoting the Certificate Competence Scheme (junior lawyer scheme) to include assessing applications received
- Feedback from clients: Working on the direction of ML Director and ML Team Leader to secure maximum feedback from clients on inquest and advice and information services
- Website: Helping to keep AvMA self-help leaflets up to date on the website
- Occasional representation of AvMA at meetings and events
- Conference: To help develop AvMA’s annual conference programme and other conferences as appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Background
Bipolar UK’s mission is to build a better world together for everyone affected by bipolar; this includes both people living with the condition and their close friends, colleagues and family. To achieve this ambition we need to speed up diagnosis rates and ensure everyone with bipolar has the appropriate care and treatment they deserve. This includes peer support, self-management advice and research – which the charity itself provides and supports. Over the last four years Bipolar UK’s communication and policy function has grown substantially, with a dramatic increase in press coverage and steady growth in digital engagement and advocacy. It has a well developed tone of voice and will be launching a new brand profile alongside the website. The postholder will inherit a talented and growing team with four direct line reports and a wider team of skilled and engaged contractors.
Role purpose
You will be a seasoned communications leader with the skills and experience of overseeing a modern, efficient and dynamic communication function to achieve tangible outcomes for people affected by bipolar. The post holder will play a pivotal role in growing Bipolar UK’s brand awareness, contributing to the wider goal of achieving a £3m+ annual turnover so we can provide peer support to even more people affected by bipolar. In autumn 2025 Bipolar UK will be hitting two major milestones, launching both a new website and a high-profile campaign: ‘Could it be bipolar?’ to speed up diagnosis from the average 9.5 years it currently takes. You will be responsible for leading these projects in 2026 and beyond.
Specific Responsibilities
Overall:
- Lead the charity’s external communications, brand, and public-facing resources.
- Manage and support delivery of the charity’s external communications and marketing strategy to increase engagement with existing and new audiences and continue to improve the charity’s profile.
- Line manage and support our Senior Communications Officer, Senior Marketing Officer, Senior Website Officer and Senior Public Policy Officer.
- Develop engaging marketing campaigns to promote awareness, advocacy and services that remain true to the lived experience of bipolar.
- Oversee the Department’s budget alongside the Finance Manager.
Digital
- Lead and develop a compelling digital engagement and marketing strategy.
- Oversee the day-to-day management of our digital channels, including website, media, email marketing and social media.
- Work closely with the Head of Digital Transformation to ensure first-class digital practice.
- Lead engagement of the bipolar community through an engaging webinar, in-person events and conference programme, which includes managing the charity’s flagship annual World Bipolar Day conference.
- Work with the CEO to develop and implement an effective charity-wide lead generation strategy.
- Work with the Directors of Fundraising and Research to develop engaging and effective campaigns that raise crucial funds and recruit research participants.
- Undertake social listening to ensure people living with bipolar are heard and have their voices amplified.
Press
- Lead the charity’s proactive and reactive press engagement to maximise the charity’s reputation and brand awareness.
- Manage the relationship with our PR agency, Sway PR, and our creative agency, Lark.
- Oversee a bank of over 150 media volunteers and high-profile Ambassadors.
- Implement the Crisis Communications Policy as and when necessary.
Policy
- Support the CEO and Senior Public Policy Officer to develop and implement an effective public affairs strategy to promote Bipolar UK public policy positions and campaigns.
The post holder will be expected to:
- Understand Protection, Health and Safety at Work, and Equality and Diversity legislation, and adhere to policies, procedures, and best practice at all times.
- Work collaboratively with other staff to deliver these responsibilities and agreed objectivesto tight deadlines.
- Be independently mobile, as travel will be required to meetings, alongside monthly trips to our London Office.
- Some evening and weekend work may be required.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as deemed necessary by their Line Manager, Bipolar UK’s Chief Executive Officer.
In the interest of effective working the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing organisational needs. Any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Business Support Manager to play a pivotal role in our CEO function.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to develop, implement, and continuously improve management reporting systems and structures. In this pivotal role, you will work with key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate reporting, analyse data to produce insightful management information, and establish monitoring systems that highlight early warning signs when goals are at risk. You will support the Head of the Chief Executive's Office by drafting briefing documents, coordinating communications, and providing timely input on internal and external matters relevant to Hestia's mission. The role also involves maintaining governance records, managing internal communications to promote innovation and culture change, and liaising on behalf of the Chief Executive's Office. Additionally, you will conduct research, provide information as needed, and represent Hestia at both internal and external engagements. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making at the highest level of the organisation.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience in office management within a complex organisation, along with proven line management experience. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, with the confidence and tact to interact and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation. The role requires a high standard of written communication, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining consistently high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.




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Job Summary
Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop.
PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:
- Independent Living Skills
- Creative and Performing Arts
- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness
- Employment and Vocational Skills
The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work.
Who We Are
PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.
Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.
What You’ll Need
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
- A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
- A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
- The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
- Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
- A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving
What We Offer:
· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish.
· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)
· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.
· We provide a 4% pension contribution
· Incremental pay progression
· When we can, we try to have an early finish on Fridays for staff at 4 pm
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.
· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts
Our Mission
PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.
Our commitments
PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.
PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR.
Closing Date: July 31st 2025
We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.
We are recruiting a Suicide Prevention Officer to facilitate the development, sale and delivery of high quality and impactful training and education programmes, upskilling individuals and organisations in how to prevent suicide.
What you will do:
Facilitate in-person and online training sessions, ensuring interactive and impactful learning experiences.
Develop and promote PAPYRUS’s training offer, tailoring to stakeholder needs and securing sales.
Build relationships and partnerships to expand our reach and influence.
Support the creation of e-learning and digital training resources.
Prepare stakeholders for, and debrief them after, suicide interventions.
Stay informed of best practice and national strategy, contribute to campaigns, and represent PAPYRUS in the media and at events.
Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and equality across all activity.
To be successful in this role you will have:
A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field such as Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work.
A recognised training qualification or willingness to work towards one.
Experience in delivering and developing training programmes and community-based projects.
Ability to manage sensitive conversations and facilitate learning in emotionally complex areas.
Strong relationship-building, presentation and time management skills.
Professional curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding.
Confidence in working independently and remotely, with ability to travel as required.
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £30,559 per annum (Scale SCP 18), progressing by increments to £33,366 per annum (Scale SCP 23)
Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Home-based to cover London primarily, alongside wider South and East England Area.
Contract: Fixed term contract to March 2027
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: Sunday 10th August
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an experienced, proactive, and resourceful Repairs Maintenance Manager located at our Head Office in Caledonian Road, Islington.
£50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
- ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
- Online wellbeing resources
- A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
- Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
Look Ahead Care and Support own and manage a mixed portfolio of properties across London and the Home Counties. The organisation accommodates customers with a range of support needs.
The Repairs Manager will work as part of the Property Services team. Assuming day-to-day responsibility for the oversight and coordination of all repair and maintenance activities across all tenures (Supported, Unsupported, Intermediate and Market Rent).
Responsible for working collaboratively with the Customer Contact Centre to facilitate the timely and efficient completion of repairs and maintenance tasks in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements. Offering technical expertise, whilst being a lead escalation for Contractor Management and Commercial Meetings.
The Repairs Manager ensure the timely and efficient completion of repairs and maintenance tasks in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements.
Your exceptional organisational skills, technical expertise, and ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders will be vital to your success in this role. In addition to reporting to the Head of Repairs and Voids Maintenance weekly on the current position of the department in respect of Contractor Performance, Invoice Processing and Customer Satisfaction; you will maintain Line Management responsibility for the Repairs and Voids Property Inspector and Repairs & Invoice Admin and further development of any additional administrative staff.
The working hours for this role are 9.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.
The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 11th August 2025.
The interviews will take place in Birmingham on Tuesday 19th August 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Volunteer programme Coordinator to join our Parks team at Enable!
About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
Reports to: Parks Delivery Manager
Based: Wandsworth Common
Salary: £31,573.00
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week
DBS: Standard
Role Overview:
The Parks Team are a passionate group of professionals, who work together to maintain and improve Wandsworth Council’s parks, commons, playgrounds, allotments and other greenspaces. We are keen to recognise, value, manage and enhance the biodiversity and plant heritage of our landscapes and contribute to a healthy planet and the wellbeing of our communities.
The borough of Wandsworth has one of the richest varieties of open spaces in central London. Enable Leisure and Culture is a non-for profit charitable organisation and the lead contractor employed by Wandsworth Borough Council to provide management and maintenance of the boroughs 32 greenspaces. This role is part of the Enable Parks team, a passionate group of people, who work together to maintain and improve Wandsworth Council’s parks, commons, allotments and other greenspaces. We are keen to recognise, value, manage and enhance the natural and heritage landscapes that we manage - contributing to a healthy planet and the wellbeing of our communities.
The role of Parks Volunteer Programme coordinator in the Enable Parks team will allow you to demonstrate your skills working with stakeholders and local communities to deliver park improvements, habitat management tasks and one-off volunteering opportunities. You will assist with developing working relations with existing corporate partners and increasing our reach by creating new partnerships in the local area and beyond.
Your responsibility will be to manage and deliver volunteering sessions throughout the entire portfolio of parks and greenspaces. You will develop a volunteering program which is established but in its infancy, working with key managers and the team around you to create a purposeful and output focussed programme of opportunities for local groups and corporate partners. The potential to develop volunteering is significant, and therefore the most suitable candidates will have an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to ‘make things happens’.
You will be responsible for creating each volunteer session as it addresses improvements or enhancements, and manage the needs of all volunteers throughout their experience. You will have responsibility for Health and Safety, external and internal contacts and be the lead person co-ordinating all associated admin tasks to create enjoyable and productive volunteer sessions in Wandsworth.
Another key aspect of the role will be strengthening links with businesses and organisations in the local area and beyond to develop a consistent pipeline of volunteer sessions that help improve Wandsworth parks and provide opportunities for people to give back.
You will need to gain a good understanding of all the work we do including our plans for future improvements. You will do this with the help of the Parks team and other collaborative service areas in Enable allowing you to design exciting output focussed activities and sessions.
We are looking for an energetic individual who thrives on juggling multiple tasks and who can work collaboratively with a likeminded team. You will need to have a keen eye for detail, be friendly, open, enjoy spending time outdoors (in all weather) and have experience working with and managing volunteers, in a hands-on conservation or park setting.
As an organisation, Enable have local communities and users at the heart of all decisions we make. Due to this there is a requirement for this role to have close ties with the Enable Community Development Team who are driving our networks and work in the wider community. Our future aspirations include developing an exciting, engaging and purposeful volunteer programme across all our services which include outdoor Events and Filming, Leisure, Bereavement, Putney School of Art and Design and Health and Wellbeing. The role of Parks Volunteer coordinator will over time have the opportunity to work in partnership with a number of exciting projects in these areas.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible to the Parks Delivery Manager for all aspects of parks volunteering development and delivery across open spaces in Wandsworth. Including Health and Safety, budget management, relationship management, business development
- To develop a relevant and interesting programme of ‘volunteer sessions’ or ‘volunteer days’ that can be delivered alongside standard maintenance programmes, and provide added value to the work that Enable carry out on behalf of Wandsworth Council.
- Responsible for the efficient on site delivery of volunteer sessions for Enable.
- Proactively develop existing relationships with local businesses and communities to attract a regular pipeline of groups that can access volunteering opportunities with Enable.
- Work with colleagues in the Parks team and all other internal departments to design activities that fulfil the ambitions of Wandsworth Borough Council and wider Enable company strategic objectives.
- Support colleagues in the Parks team with daily operational and project works where relevant, as directed by the Parks Delivery Manager.
Skills and Experience:
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) or appropriate experience in a directly related post.
- Experience of working in a volunteer management, coordination or programming role, or similar work delivering practical biodiversity, habitat or landscape management.
- Proven ability to organise, plan, and manage projects effectively (including budget management, Health and Safety oversight, and environmental monitoring data).
- Experience of managing / supporting volunteers (delivering soft/hard landscaping improvements with volunteers is desirable.)
- Experience of developing annual outdoor educational/volunteering programmes for a wide range of participants.
- Entrepreneurial and customer service focussed, to allow the volunteer programme to develop into a sustainable, profitable and scalable service area.
- The ability to work independently using your own initiative and prioritise effectively whilst at the same time working collaboratively as part of a team on common goals and shared projects to ensure the work programme is delivered effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
If this role not quite right, however you are still interested in working at Enable then we encourage you to get in touch today.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Personal Safety Project Customer Service Liaison/Administrator
Salary £10,082.80 pro rata (£25,207 FTE) Part Time / 14 hours per week
Age UK Croydon’s very successful Personal Safety Project (Falls Prevention) for older people in Croydon is recruiting a new Customer Service Liaison/Administrator. If you are an enthusiastic, passionate and organised individual, this could be the role for you.
Our Personal Safety Project (PSP) is a free service which aims to help older people who have fallen or are at risk of falling at home. The service is available to anyone aged 50 and over who lives in the borough of Croydon.
Our trained assessors carry out a comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential causes of falls and hazards in the home and can arrange for stair rails, grab handles and other necessary aids to be supplied and/or fitted, free of charge. The project can provide ongoing telephone support for up to six weeks to monitor the risk of further falls post engagement.
If you are passionate about supporting older people to remain safe and independent at home and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.
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.
Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:
· Excellent communication and listening skills
· Organised with ability to manage a caseload
· Ability to accurately record and store information
· Excellent organisational and time management skills
· A cheerful, friendly and outgoing personality
Applications sent by post should be marked confidential and for the attention of:
Recruitment, Age UK Croydon, 81 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JH
This post is subject to a disclosure and barring service check.
CVS not accepted.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 5th August 2025
Interview Dates: Tuesday, 12th August 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable applicant is found before the advertised closing date.
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.