Volunteering support officer jobs

Start date: September 2025

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Assessing learner skills and needs to establish starting points/baseline, with other TAP staff

2. Setting up and supporting learners in work placements to develop their skills and gain meaningful experience

3. Observing and evidencing the learner journey (keeping detailed records), monitoring learner progress (including target progress)

4. Liaising with families and team around the learner as required and to contribute to reviews- ensuring learners are working towards their outcomes and aspirations

5. Supporting employers and learners to work together effectively- suggesting and implementing reasonable adjustments

6. To work with Curriculum Manager/Team Leaders to support learners during class days, helping to create learning materials as needed.

7. To work with Curriculum Manager/Team Leaders to support learners with travel training, wellbeing support and signposting to extracurricular/socials and community events

8. Working alongside the Engagement Officer to find, source and maintain employer relationships

9. To support learners during social events, insight days and trips

Please see job description for further information 

Business Development Officer £32,000 per annum (pro-rata) plus London Weighting if successful candidate is located in London

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on relationship building, enjoys closing deals, and is passionate about supporting a mission-driven organisation. 

The successful candidate will grow 1MM’s community of employers and volunteer mentors and will support the CCO with growing the corporate income stream. 

• Are you energised by hitting targets and building lasting partnerships? 

• Do you love turning ideas into income and conversations into opportunities? 

1MM Business Development Officer main tasks include: 

• Developing, own and executing 1MM’s employer and mentor recruitment strategy 

• Researching and identifying new employer and mentor opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, partnerships, or new ways of reaching mentors. 

• Sourcing enough new mentors (on top of 1MM’s existing base) to ensure 1MM has an oversupply (c.15% higher than demand) of fully trained, location relevant mentors available. This year the target is 1600 mentors and will double per year for the next two years. 

• Building a sustainable growth engine that ensures the pipeline of mentors remains sufficient on an ongoing basis through employer, professional and community networks. 

• Generating leads and cold call prospective employer and mentor partners. Tracking and updating all relationships on Salesforce. 

• Fostering and developing relationships with partners and sponsors so that you can generate repeat mentors as well as finding new opportunities 

• Working closely with 1MM colleagues to handover the mentor relationships to the right people across departments. 

• Supporting the CCO to grow 1MM’s corporate income stream by doing market research and mapping employers who support CSR, ESG, Diversity and Community Engagement strategies.

• Presenting with CCO to potential employer partners, hosting stalls at employer conferences and engaging staff networks. 

• Working with the Social Media and Marketing Executive to identify marketing campaigns and collateral in order to attract and recruit mentors. 

• Meeting all quality assurance KPIs. 

• Providing regular reports on progress related to the role. 

Person Competencies 

This sets out the ten competencies we are seeking for this role.  Please ensure that your CV demonstrates how you meet all of the competencies. In your Covering Letter you should highlight how you demonstrate the essential competencies in more detail. You may include voluntary, unpaid and paid work. 

1. At least 12 months relevant business development work experience (Essential) 

1. Experience of working in a target orientated environment, and to ambitious targets (Essential) 

1. Experience of outreach and engagement to secure employer partners (Essential) 

1. Superb attention to detail. 

1. Excellent relationship management skills, particularly at a senior level. 

1. A demonstrated knowledge of or a passion towards mentoring and social action. 

1. Comfortable with presenting to groups online and in-person. 

1. Comfortable with IT systems in general, specifically the MS365 suite and Salesforce. 

1. Confident and self-motivated with high standards of quality and the ability to stay focused in the face of changing priorities. 

The role offers: 

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values-driven organisation working to achieve lasting social change.

• A unique opportunity to work across the business, public and third sectors to develop innovative ways of harnessing the potential of young people in the United Kingdom.

• An exciting opportunity to shape a growing organisation.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme. 

• Monthly Team Learning and Development sessions to enhance your personal development.

• 15 hours per year volunteering allowance.

Terms and Conditions: This is a full-time role with an initial 6-month contract (continuing subject to funding). This role can be done remotely from within our main regions (Greater London, Greater Manchester, Cardiff City Region), with one day in the office per week if located within 45mins of a regional office location. 

Remuneration and benefits: Salary bracket of £32,000 per annum (pro rata) - London Weighting will apply to those living in London.  Up to 6.5% employer pension contribution and 25 days holiday per year (pro-rata) plus 3 concessionary days over Christmas. 

How to apply 

Application is made by submitting a CV and a Cover Letter through the CharityJob portal.

The Cover Letter should detail why you are interested in the chosen role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 1 page of A4.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

One Million Mentors provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities. 

One Million Mentors is committed to ensuring all necessary steps are taken to protect children and adults at risk from harm. All 1MM staff are expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Any employment with One Million Mentors will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date: 

• A self-disclosure form 

• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check 

• Receipt of satisfactory references 

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Applications should include your notice period and two referees where possible, to be contacted with your permission. 

We will be carrying out rolling interviews for this role so encourage prompt applications to avoid disappointment. The final closing date is 12 noon on Friday 25th July 2025, but we reserve the right to close this application early.  

We regret that we will only be able to offer feedback to shortlisted applicants. 

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

We're now looking for an exceptional Senior PR and Press Officer to help us amplify voices, challenge persistent, negative narratives around the social security system, and shift public attitudes about financial insecurity. Ideally, you’ll already have solid PR and press experience within a charity or comparable organisation’s press office, excellent media contacts, and the strategic mindset to put people’s real lives and complex challenges front and centre in your storytelling.

You’ll be someone who writes clearly and persuasively, handles sensitive topics with genuine care, and who’s excited by the challenge of finding creative ways to engage diverse audiences. Your strong relationships with journalists will help us ensure the voices of people facing financial insecurity are represented accurately, widely, and compassionately in the media.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. All team members come into our welcoming Farringdon office at least once a week, and you'll be joining a warm, supportive team that believes in each other, celebrates great work, and loves what we do.

Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 1 day a week.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). 

We’re genuinely excited to hear from you.

Closing date: 20th July, 23:59

Interview date: 11 Aug for first interviews, 18 Aug for second interviews

Battersea has an exciting new strategy and the care of our cats and dogs is at the heart of this. Over the next few years, we aim to continuously improve how we can help more cats and dogs through our centres, extend our support more widely to those that need help, and improve our customer experience.
We have recently introduced a new CRM system for the animal journey and now want to introduce changes that will improve how our teams work together better across animal care and how we can make best use of the tools and system we now have.

This leadership role will play a critical part in leading the strategic change programme for animal care, by planning, co-ordinating and monitoring all the change projects as one overall plan needed to drive the continued transformation of our animal care and teams. They will also oversee the regular planning and monitoring of Operational business plans to ensure they are on track and in synchrony with the change plans.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 3rd August 2025
Interview date(s): 13th August 2025 and 14th August 2025

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.

We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future. 

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.

We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’.  To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click Apply to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.

About the role

You’ll support effective governance and compliance by coordinating key processes, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with regulatory obligations across the charity.

You’ll help embed a culture of accountability and integrity, contributing to strong oversight and enabling the organisation to deliver its mission with confidence.

What’ll you do

• Support the Head of Risk and Assurance to ensure the charity remains compliant with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, keeping abreast of changes and developments to ensure they are enacted.

• Assist in the maintenance of statutory records and ensure timely updates to regulatory bodies (e.g. Charity Commission, Companies House).

• Support the development and review of governance and compliance policies and procedures.

• Monitor regulatory requirements in areas such as data protection (GDPR), fundraising standards, and safeguarding.

• Maintain and update the compliance calendar, tracking deadlines and supporting timely delivery of required actions.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in charity governance, compliance, or risk management. Relevant non-charity experience will also be considered, provided you demonstrate a strong interest in the charity sector 

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to charities (e.g. GDPR, Charity Commission guidance) 

• Knowledge of modern risk management frameworks 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities

If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum on average 2 days per week. 

Interviews for this position will take place on Tuesday 29 July 

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Job Title: Employment Adviser

Line Reports: Client Services Manager

Location: London

Salary:  £29,000 - £32,000

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend work (TOIL provided)

Contract: Permanent

Overall purpose

The Employment Adviser (EA) plays a key role in supporting refugees and people from refugee backgrounds to progress towards and secure sustainable employment. The EA provides tailored employment advice and guidance, helping clients build the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to navigate the UK job market. This role will work with clients at various stages of their employment journey, with a particular focus on those in the earlier stages of understanding career options, developing employability skills, and exploring education, training, and volunteering opportunities.

The EA will deliver one-to-one and group-based employability support, collaborate with employers and volunteers to source opportunities for clients, and maintain strong relationships with referral and support partners to ensure a holistic approach to employment support.

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Tuesday 22 July. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Rebecca Hughes for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

 Job Title: Strategic Funding Project Officer

 Salary:£31,716.00 per annum plus £1760.00 Outer london Weighting, Band E level 3

 Location:   Gilwell Park (Hybrid), Chingford, London. 

 Contract Type: Fixed term unitl  10th April 2026

 Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Join Us as a Strategic Funding Project Officer

Are you ready to take on a varied and rewarding role that gives you real insight into how Scouting is delivered across the UK? We’re looking for a Strategic Funding Project Officer to join our team—someone who’s eager to make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Strategic Funding Team and colleagues across the organisation to build a deep understanding of Scouting—how it works, the challenges it faces, and the innovative ways we overcome them. You’ll also play a key role in delivering our small trusts mailing programme, helping to generate vital income from smaller trusts and foundations.

No two days will be the same—and you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about enabling more young people to gain skills for life.

As the Strategic Funding Project Officer, your Key Responsibilities will include:

Process management and enquiries; this will include managing grant and corporate donations across the different areas working with legal and finance to manage legal grant agreements, contracting, preparing invoicing and funder queries. You will be the first point of contact for enquiries from Local Scouting,  Funded Project Managers, Trusts, Foundations and Corporate partners.

Database Management: This includes managing the pipeline, updating records, creating a variety of monthly internal reports, monitoring timelines and investigating any communication queries from funders. You will ensure all due diligence processes are recorded and segment data to maximise Trust, Foundation and Corporate income.

Skills & Abilities

• Works effectively with those within the team, the wider organisation and external stakeholders
• Recognises the benefits of empowering and collaborating with volunteers and young people, and can demonstrate the empathy, ability to give and receive constructive criticism and political acumen to do this well.

Knowledge & Experience

• Able to effectively communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of managing grants and contracts

• Comfortable with quickly understanding and navigating internal governance and sign-off processes, and seeking efficiencies where possible.

??Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Tuesday 15th July 2025

Interviews will be in person on Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Strictly no agencies!

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Community Fundraising Manager

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Community Fundraising Manager to engage and inspire our volunteer supporters in their communities to raise vital funds for our mission.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join the charity at a pivotal time as they grow and support their extraordinary community of fundraisers and volunteers. Relationship fundraising is central to our strategy.

Position: Community Fundraising Manager

Location: Flexible (home-based, or hybrid with a base in Leeds)

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 11.59pm on Wednesday 17th July

Interview Date: Rolling interviews (the role may close early if the right candidate is found)

The Role

As Community Fundraising Manager, you’ll support and inspire a vibrant network of community fundraisers and volunteer ambassadors. You’ll be responsible for growing and delivering the charity’s community fundraising activity through this network, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring excellent stewardship. With passion and drive, and with the full support of those around you, you will help us achieve our fundraising goals to support brain tumour patients and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and develop the community fundraising portfolio with our active and growing volunteer network
• Inspire and support fundraisers, many of whom have a personal connection to our cause
• Work collaboratively with communications to promote events and campaigns
• Support related fundraising areas such as corporate, in-memory, legacy, and regular giving
• Oversee fundraising admin and maintain an accurate supporter database
• Ensure best practice in line with the Fundraising Code of Practice

About You

You will be a motivated self-starter with a ‘people first’ attitude and a background in fundraising, volunteer management, events, marketing, or communications.

You will have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship-building abilities with a sensitive, empathetic approach
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• A good understanding of social media, marketing, and fundraising strategy
• Experience with fundraising databases and admin processes

When applying, please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role, and how you meet the criteria. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

About the organisation:

This charity supports people with brain tumours and their families. We help individuals navigate the healthcare system, offer emotional and practical support, and drive campaigns and awareness. From solo ocean rowers to children raising thousands, our community of fundraisers is extraordinary and we’re looking for someone just as exceptional to support them.

The employer aims to be an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Manager, Volunteer Manager, Community Lead, Volunteer Lead, Events Fundraiser, Community Fundraising Officer, Regional Fundraising Manager, Charity Fundraising, Fundraising Executive. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you passionate about community, creativity, and professional development? Join the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth) and help shape the future of dramatherapy in the UK.

We’re looking for a dynamic and driven Membership Engagement & Development Coordinator to lead on member communications, grow our professional community, and deliver impactful CPD programmes. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in a creative and caring sector, supporting dramatherapists across the UK and beyond.

In this pivotal role, you’ll:

• Enhance member satisfaction and engagement through strategic communication and outreach.
• Coordinate a diverse and profitable CPD programme, including our annual conference.
• Drive membership growth and diversification, with a focus on inclusion and innovation.
• Support and celebrate our vibrant volunteer network.
• Work flexibly from home, with a supportive and collaborative team.

Whether you're experienced in membership development, event coordination, or communications—and especially if you’re excited by the arts therapies—we’d love to hear from you.

�� Apply by: Sunday 20 July 2025
�� Interviews: Week commencing 4 August 2025
�� Location: Remote (UK-based)
�� Salary: £30,000 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)

Stroke Association is the UK's largest charity dedicated to helping with the emotional, practical and financial cost a stroke can have.

Surviving a stroke is just the start of a long and difficult recovery journey. Stroke Association is there to support stroke survivors and help their families find the strength they need to find their way back to living a fulfilling life.

A stroke can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time and one in four strokes happen in people of working age.

“I’m Leighton and when I was 39 years young I had a stroke.  There’s a sentence I never, ever thought I would write. But that’s the thing with stroke, it doesn’t care how fit and healthy I was. It doesn’t care that I’m a dad with a 10-year-old son. A son that needs me.”

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team raising vital funds to provide this invaluable lifelong support for all stroke survivors, just like Leighton.

The Role

This is an exciting new role in a newly created team, formed to acquire strategic corporate partnerships and community connections. Main responsibilities will include:

• Developing a robust pipeline of future support focussing on high value relationships.
• Delivering engagement strategies and products to enhance the conversion rate of your pipeline.
• Developing and delivering a relationship stewardship plan for all corporate partners.
• Delivering an individual income target.
• Tracking and monitoring income and pipeline values to support with forecasting and budgeting.

The Person

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic person with excellent communication and relationship building skills. You should be excited by the prospect of building a new pipeline and portfolio of corporate partners and be confident stewarding relationships in this space. 

You must be able to work flexibly to maximise opportunities across Scotland, and have the initiative and ability to work with autonomy. Previous experience in fundraising is desirable; however, we are also keen to speak with people who also have the knowledge and experience in building relationships and are keen to transfer this skillset into the rewarding world of fundraising!

Why Stroke Association?

The Fundraising team at Stroke Association pride themselves on fostering an open, honest, flexible and supportive working environment. The culture is such that everyone feels valued and recognised and despite being a disparate team, there are strong bonds formed across the charity. Not only does this charity transform the lives of stroke survivors and their families, but it also offers a wonderful environment to work in where people add value and have a positive impact every single day.

The charity’s benefits also include elements such as volunteering days, long service awards, incremental annual leave increase with service, a generous pension contribution and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

If this sounds like the opportunity for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role permanent and full-time (but flexible working will be considered). You must either have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle, or be able to demonstrate that you can meet the travel requirements of the role which include travelling extensively across the region/country.

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie, Jen or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. Please note that this role closes on 8th July 2025.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Launched in 2024, Making Waves is our flagship one-to-one music-making programme designed for people at risk of offending or those leaving prison. Over 10 sessions, participants work with a professional producer in our private studio to create, record, and release their own music, building confidence and gaining new skills along the way. Alongside music-making, participants can also gain a King’s Trust qualification in Personal Development and Employability Skills, receive tailored mentoring from Trailblazers to support them into employment, and join our alumni programme for live performance opportunities, industry masterclasses, and ongoing support.

The Programme Coordinator is a new role within the Finding Rhythms team. Based on the success of the Making Waves programme over the last year, we now are in the process of expansion - with plans to increase delivery and engage more participants. The Programme Coordinator fulfills an essential role to support successful expansion of the programme whilst maintaining maximum impact for participants and partners.

To be successful in the role, you will be a highly motivated and proactive individual. You will support the day-to-day running of the programme on site, providing administrative support, and being the first point of contact for programme participants. You will have a person-centred approach, empathy and patience, alongside excellent attention to detail and an ability to think ahead. You will be passionate about music’s ability to transform lives.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

REFERRALS AND ON-BOARDING
● Processing a high volume of referrals of participants onto the programme, in a time-effective manner, ensuring all essential information is gathered and recorded
● Communicating regularly with participants and referral partners on the status and timeframe of their place on the programme
● Responding to general enquiries about the programme and distributing relevant information
● Encouraging participants to attend including identifying issues and providing solutions
● Briefing participants in the lead up and throughout the duration of the programme
● Being the on site point of liaison for the programme

PROGRAMME COORDINATION
● Ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed and processed
● Updating the musician and Programme Manager with key information in the lead up to sessions and on the day
● Liaising with partnering organisation Trailblazers Mentors and participants to organise mentoring sessions on-site and online
● Ensuring the studio is clean, tidy, and correctly equipped
● Ensuring studio ‘rules’ are adhered to and sessions run smoothly, flagging any issues to the Programme Manager
● Supporting the Programme Manager with the alumni programme including the organisation of live performance events and industry masterclasses

OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS
● Organising and attending outreach and taster sessions across multiple locations (some of which will take place in prisons)
● Being the main point of contact for participants and alumni, sending reminders and general information about upcoming events
● Supporting on organisation and coordination of Finding Rhythms events
● Taking photographs for social media, sharing ‘success stories’ and case studies

GENERAL
● Ad hoc tasks as required, as Finding Rhythms is a small organisation, flexibility is required in every role so we can help and support each other wherever necessary

Looking to Make a Real Difference in Your Community?

Do you enjoy connecting with people, working together, and being part of something meaningful? Are you passionate about helping others live healthier, more connected lives?

We’re looking for a Community Connector to join our friendly and supportive Wellbeing Collaborative Team. In this role, you’ll help link people to the fantastic support available through local charities, voluntary organisations, and community groups across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, and wider Dorset.

Whether it’s supporting someone as they leave hospital or helping them find a local group that boosts their wellbeing, your work will make a real difference to people’s lives and help strengthen local communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building positive relationships with professionals, volunteers, and community partners
• Supporting people to find and access local services that help them stay well and independent
• Spotting where support is missing and helping to shape new, community-led solutions
• Championing the work of local charities and groups, and helping raise awareness of what’s available
• Working in both hospital and community settings to connect people with the right support at the right time

About You

You’re someone who enjoys meeting people, listening, and making connections. You care about your community and understand how important local support can be. You’ll also appreciate the role of the voluntary sector and how it works alongside services like the NHS and local councils.

You don’t need formal qualifications—just a good standard of English and Maths, and a genuine desire to help others. If you’ve worked in hospital discharge, reablement, or community signposting before, that’s great—but if not, don’t worry. We’ll provide all the training and support you need.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Season train ticket loan
• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive, inclusive and inspiring team environment

For an informal discussion, please contact Samantha Bingham, Development Manager.

Available documents on our website:

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Pathways to Belonging Coordinator

Are you passionate about helping people reconnect with their community and rebuild their lives?
Join us at Church Urban fund as our new Pathways to Belonging Coordinator in Hull. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to support people facing disadvantage, such as homelessness, mental health challenges, or involvement in the criminal justice system, as they take steps towards connection, confidence and stability.

About the role

Working alongside partners in the Changing Futures Hub and local faith and community organisations, you’ll:

• Co-design and deliver group activities that support wellbeing, learning and confidence
• Help individuals access existing groups and opportunities in their local community
• Provide 1:1 support to help people identify their goals and find their next steps
• Create safe and inclusive spaces where people feel valued and supported

You’ll be part of a wider team committed to helping people sustain tenancies and move forward positively.

What we’re looking for

We’re not looking for someone with a perfect CV, we’re looking for someone with passion, empathy and initiative. You might come from a community, support work, voluntary or education background.

If you’re good with people, creative in your approach, and want to make a difference, this could be the role for you.

Essential qualities include:

• Great interpersonal skills and a compassionate, non-judgemental approach
• Experience supporting people in a community or support setting
• Confidence in building relationships and working with local partners
• An understanding of the challenges faced by people with complex needs
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage your own time

Desirable (but not essential):
Experience running workshops, working with volunteers, or using creative skills (like art, music or digital) to engage people.

In return, we offer a role where you’ll see real impact in people’s lives, and a chance to use your creativity to shape the programme.

How to apply

To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification

Closing date: 17:00 Sunday 20th July 2025

Netherton Feelgood Factory, a community-based healthy living centre, is offering an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people and the environment by taking forward the development of the Netherton Community Garden and Green Hub. We are looking for an imaginative and committed person with knowledge of horticulture but also with the people skills to support and help people from the local area.

The Netherton Community Garden started life in 2016 as a vision to develop a piece of waste urban land into a garden that could be enjoyed by the community and that also would produce fresh produce to promote health and awareness of growing skills.

Since then, and thanks latterly to a National Lottery grant, the garden has begun to develop as a Green Community Hub with the aim of enabling local people to adopt more sustainable lifestyles.  The garden has a positive impact on the local community by providing a meeting place, a venue for skills training and a place to promote positive mental and physical health.

The Co-ordinator will also work within the Feelgood Factory as a member of the Community team.

More Details

Salary: £25,000 Hours of Work: 35 per week

This post is offered until June 30th 2028 in the first instance.

Funded by the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund.

Job Purpose:

The co-ordination of the Netherton Community Garden to:

•  promote its movement towards greater financial stability through encouraging income generation
•  train, facilitate and manage volunteers and community groups to deliver projects in the Netherton Community Garden which support the Garden’s overall vision of promoting a greener local community.

In addition the postholder will operate within the Feelgood Factory as a member of the community team, facilitating at least one group aimed at socially isolated people.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Garden and maintenance

• To work closely with the Community Garden Steering Group and the staff of the Feelgood Factory to maintain the Community Garden, leading on overall scheduling for dedicated work and seasonal priorities
• To work closely with the Chief Executive in identifying and implementing moves towards making the Community Garden more financially sustainable.
• To oversee planting and re-planting areas throughout the year on an agreed schedule
• To oversee and undertake general garden maintenance, including weeding, hedge trimming, strimming and leaf blowing
• To ensure that tools are in good working order and deal with any defects immediately

Garden project facilitation

• To work with the Steering Group to develop the practical concept of the Community Garden and work with the local community to attract people into it.
• To lead on the development and subsequent delivery of garden based training and community programmes, within agreed budgets and schedules
• To ensure  that volunteers are trained in the safe use of tools and equipment and supervise this where applicable
•  To work with the Feelgood Factory and other local groups in recruiting local volunteers to be part of the project
• To work with the Steering Group and the Feelgood Factory to coordinate and deliver community growing days and garden-based events
• To work with the Feelgood Factory marketing team and other colleagues to ensure effective communication of the Community Garden
• To work with the Steering Group and the Feelgood Factory’s Fundraising team to undertake fundraising for the Netherton Community Garden, researching opportunities and providing materials for applications

Community work

• To work as part of the wider Feelgood Factory Community Team
• To facilitate at least one group within the Feelgood Factory aimed at alleviating social isolation

Health and safety

• To adhere to and be accountable for the health and safety procedures of the Community Garden
• To develop existing Feelgood Factory procedures and risk assessments to incorporate garden specific health and safety planning and/or risk assessments
• To ensure volunteers and visitors comply with legal and Feelgood Factory requirements