Volunteers volunteer roles in sileby, leicestershire
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Our network of committed local vegans across the country is growing! The Vegan Society organises various outreach activities to influence change in every level of society. There are a range of activities going on all the time, from general educational stalls at events to meeting with local policy influencers.
What does the Advocate role involve?
Being an Advocate for veganism with The Vegan Society will mean communicating with people in your local community. You'll share the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. You will form part of a local group, headed up by a local Organiser. The Organiser will feed back your collective efforts to staff. You will also be invited to our private Facebook group, for vegan socialising and ideas sharing.
You’ll stay in touch with the Organiser and bring your passion to tasks. Activities can range from staffing a stall to giving a talk at an employee event. It could also mean writing to a local newspaper or lobbying an MP.
Messaging can differ every month. Part of our mission statement is to ensure people can remain vegan, so you might focus on getting more vegan options available in local businesses. Or within our Live Vegan for Less campaign, you may share cheap vegan recipes to help people with the cost of living.
When acting as an Advocate, you will use The Vegan Society’s branding and messaging guidelines. Your local Organiser will guide you in doing this, as they hold physical resources and handbooks. You can report any issues and feedback you have to your Organiser. You can also contact staff if your Organiser isn't available or you have any problems.
What training and support is available?
You will be provided with a big welcome and full induction from your local Organiser. They will introduce you to the group and any actions that are ongoing. Any training and development will be provided via your Organiser, and you can also ask for specific training on any areas that you need some development in.
What skills would be useful in doing this role?
- The ability to stay motivated in order to achieve the best possible outcomes
- Good email etiquette, responding in a timely manner
- Committed to veganism and the mission of The Vegan Society
- Ability to stay calm if confronted with differing opinions or challenges
- A good communicator, with the ability to be persuasive
- Confident in communicating with people from a range of backgrounds
- Experience of campaigning
- Any experience in talking with members of the public through customer/public service would be helpful
- Awareness of current affairs, especially those that relate to veganism
- Regular availability and a willingness to stay committed to actions
- Good team player
How much time do I need to invest?
For Advocates, we ask for people to engage in a minimum of four to six actions per year. An example of an action could be writing to an MP or holding a stall. But the more you can do, the better! On occasion, there may also be online meetings to plan for actions or provide training.
Who can I contact to find out more?
Enquiries are welcome! Please contact Katy Malkin (Volunteering Coordinator).
How do I apply?
Interested? Simply fill in our Community Advocate application form. This should take a few minutes.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures. Your support will help a young man to reconnect with his community, friends and loved ones, go into education, training and employment, and give a person a sense of hope for the future.
Trailblazers has been providing mentoring services to people in prison since 1998 with ultimate aim to reduce re-offending. We provide support to men between the age of 18 - 35 in custody who have 6 months left of their prison sentence, and then 'through the gate' into their own community for up to 12 months. The Education, Training & Employment (ETE) team supports our mentees in custody to break down barriers to employability. Post-release, this continues by supporting mentees to gain meaningful and career changing roles in sector specific industries such as Construction, Engineering, Catering & Hospitality or the Self-Employment route.
The ETE team are looking to build a team of volunteers to work with mentees in the community and to shape the existing ETE service in the Thames Valley area. We are looking for volunteer mentors who can commit for up to 12 months and give a few hours a week to support men to change their life by being inspirational role models, helping with goal setting and supporting their mentee to access ETE opportunities and ultimately gain meaningful employment. Mentoring sessions will be 1:1, take place weekly and can be done remotely by telephone or online. These sessions will last approximately one hour, but some time should also be given to liaising with Trailblazers staff and researching relevant opportunities.
Induction training is provided, out of pocket expenses covered, a mobile phone is provided to protect your identity, a Trailblazers T-shirt and lanyard are provided, DBS costs are covered, as well as regular reflective practice sessions to support you within your role.
We are actively looking for people to join our mentoring community with lived experience of the criminal justice system, under represented groups from BAME community, creative arts, business skills, wellbeing - whatever your skills and background we are open to hear from you to support our diverse group of men.
Trailblazers are looking for Volunteer Mentors who are:
- Empathetic with a positive outlook and manner.
- Able to help others without judgement or discrimination.
- Excellent communicators with a sense of humour.
- Well organised, can prioritise and multi-task.
- Reliable and able to commit to the role for up to 12 months providing weekly ETE sessions remotely either by telephone or via Zoom / MS Team digital platforms.
- Have skills and experience in supporting those who are disadvantaged into education, training and employment (ETE).
- Able to work independently with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload with minimal supervision taking a flexible and creative approach to the demands of the post.
- Able to demonstrate sensitivity to other cultures, working with people from other backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities.
Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men (18-35) leaving prison.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Background
Indigenous peoples and local communities are grappling with the constant threat of displacement from their lands in Tanzania. The Maasai communities in Tanzania's Loliondo and Ngorongoro regions are currently facing significant challenges, primarily due to government-led eviction efforts aimed at designating these areas for conservation and tourism purposes. The violations of human and land rights have left thousands of people vulnerable and in need of urgent assistance. These evictions not only disrupt the livelihoods of the affected populations but also undermine their cultural heritage and traditional ways of life. As these communities are forced from their ancestral lands, many lose access to vital resources such as grazing lands, water, and shelter, leading to severe socio-economic hardships. Not1More is working with a partner organisation, Traditional Ecosystems Survival Tanzania (TEST), in Tanzania to support their essential fundraising, advocacy and community development activities.
Your Role
We are looking for a volunteer who can dedicate time to this role through to December 2025. You will be a part of a team that works directly with Tanzania’s indigenous Maasai, and help to make a difference in key areas such as protecting ecosystems, preserving Indigenous knowledge, community capacity building and advocating for Indigenous rights.
The main objective is to help TEST diversify and increase their funding sources. This will include connecting with other enthusiastic team members online to develop a fundraising strategy and implementation of a fundraising campaign, including identifying grant funding opportunities, assisting in the preparation and submission of grant funding proposals, and pursuing philanthropic and corporate partnership funding opportunities.
Desirable Skills and Experience
Ideally you are a compassionate, organised, and resilient individual with strong communication and relationship-building skills, along with a passion for the cause. A proactive, positive personality with a can-do attitude, would highly suit this role.
Previous experience with fundraising activities, preferably with an NGO is desirable but not necessary.
Mentoring
Support and mentoring to develop your skills will be available in this role as we aim to help you bring out our talents in this team.
Hours
As this is a volunteer role, time is flexible, but you would be expected to attend a bi-weekly check-in with someone from the Not1More team to ensure we are working in the same direction.
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!
Provide holistic end-of-life care to people who are suffering of a terminal illness, under the direction of the Palliative Care Nurse Team Leader. By caring for those often isolated, hopeless, and fearful, this position is a living example of God’s love and compassion for the weak, lonely, and marginalised members of society. This position works primarily off-ship; hot and dusty or wet (depending on season) conditions can be expected. Visiting people in their house requires cultural sensitivity.
What You Will Contribute
• Support terminally ill patients and their family members through the grieving process, preparing them for death
• Train and assist family members with wound care for the afflicted person
• Share basic health principles with terminally ill patients and family members in order to improve their health
• Encourage the use of local, affordable materials for wound care and locally available analgesia
• Encourage the family to find ways to be self-supporting and teach them about planning for the future
• Assist in reaching out to local healthcare professionals who care for palliative patients, build meaningful relationships, assess their practical and intellectual needs and assist them in sustainable and culturally appropriate ways, through mentoring and teaching
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
TikTok and Instagram Reels Content Creator (Volunteer, Unpaid)
Empathos Foundation is looking for a creative and enthusiastic TikTok and Instagram Reels Content Creator to help us craft impactful short-form videos that amplify our mission and campaigns. This is a volunteer, unpaid role designed for individuals passionate about storytelling, social media trends, and creating meaningful content. This remote position requires a commitment of approximately 4 hours per week, with access to Canva Pro for your video editing needs.
What You’ll Do:
- Edit and create a series of TikTok and Instagram Reels using post-event footage, photos, and media that we’ll upload to Google Drive.
- Transform raw content into engaging short-form videos that highlight events, promote campaigns, and resonate with our audience.
- Stay on top of TikTok and Instagram Reels trends, incorporating music, transitions, and styles to increase engagement.
- Collaborate with the team to align your work with our branding and objectives.
- Produce visually compelling and shareable videos to promote events, initiatives, and impact stories.
The Impact of Your Work:
Your contributions as a volunteer will help us:
- Amplify our mission: Use engaging videos to highlight our work in academia and welfare, inspiring wider support and participation.
- Promote events effectively: Showcase event highlights and key moments to attract and engage audiences.
- Expand our reach: Build a stronger social media presence, reaching new audiences and increasing our visibility.
- Foster community engagement: Use storytelling to connect with supporters and encourage their involvement.
Skills, Experience, and Qualities:
- Video Editing Skills: Proficiency with Canva Pro, CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar tools to create professional-quality videos.
- Social Media Trend Knowledge: Awareness of TikTok and Instagram Reels trends, including popular music, challenges, and editing techniques.
- Creative and Organised: Ability to create engaging narratives from raw footage and maintain consistent quality and branding.
- Passion for Storytelling: Strong enthusiasm for using video to inspire change and communicate our impact.
- Time Management: Commitment to approximately 4 hours per week, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Collaborative Mindset: Comfortable working remotely with a team and open to feedback.
While this is an unpaid role, it’s a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, grow your portfolio, and make a real difference by contributing to meaningful causes.
Join Empathos Foundation as a TikTok and Instagram Reels Content Creator. Help us turn post-event media into inspiring stories that engage and empower communities!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job description
"We are looking for 10 candidates to join our volunteer enhanced professional development programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field). While we only have 10 vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria".
About the Role
The Enhanced Professional Development Programme (ePDP) Coordinator plays a pivotal role in driving the success of our flagship professional development initiative. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of the ePDP, ensuring seamless coordination between participants, Heads of Department (HoDs), and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional organizational skills with a passion for fostering professional growth, ensuring participants remain engaged and supported throughout their development journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme Management
- Oversee the effective implementation of the ePDP, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Welcome participants to the programme, providing orientation materials and clarifying expectations.
- Participant Support & Progress Tracking
- Conduct initial skills assessments to identify individual development needs.
- Monitor and document participant progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings between participants and their respective Heads of Department (HoDs).
- Coordination & Communication
- Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling sessions, sending reminders, and maintaining programme documentation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for participants, addressing queries and resolving issues promptly.
- Engagement & Feedback
- Design and organise feedback sessions to gather insights from participants and HoDs, using data to refine the programme.
- Develop strategies to ensure active engagement (e.g., interactive workshops, milestone celebrations).
- Reporting
- Prepare progress reports for senior leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
Required Skills
- Keen Eye for Detail: Ability to manage complex schedules, track progress meticulously, and maintain accurate records.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication to liaise effectively with participants, HoDs, and stakeholders.
- Relationship Building & Networking: Proven ability to foster trust and collaboration across departments.
- Organizational Agility: Skilled in multitasking, prioritization, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to addressing challenges and improving programme delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in coordinating professional development programmes or similar initiatives.
- Familiarity with data analysis to assess programme effectiveness.
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Remote
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!
Provide holistic end-of-life care to people who are suffering of a terminal illness, under the direction of the Palliative Care Nurse Team Leader. By caring for those often isolated, hopeless, and fearful, this position is a living example of God’s love and compassion for the weak, lonely, and marginalised members of society. This position works primarily off-ship; hot and dusty or wet (depending on season) conditions can be expected. Visiting people in their house requires cultural sensitivity.
What You Will Contribute
• Support terminally ill patients and their family members through the grieving process, preparing them for death
• Train and assist family members with wound care for the afflicted person
• Share basic health principles with terminally ill patients and family members in order to improve their health
• Encourage the use of local, affordable materials for wound care and locally available analgesia
• Encourage the family to find ways to be self-supporting and teach them about planning for the future
• Assist in reaching out to local healthcare professionals who care for palliative patients, build meaningful relationships, assess their practical and intellectual needs and assist them in sustainable and culturally appropriate ways, through mentoring and teaching
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!
Do you have a great idea to benefit people living with MS? At the MS Society, we campaign on a range of issues like welfare, treatments, care and support that people with MS need. We want to do more locally and want to support your ideas on making change happen. Together we can do more.
Perhaps you’ve spotted there are no blue badge spaces at your local supermarket? Or maybe your neighbourhood has no kerbs easy for wheelchairs to use? In this volunteer role, you’ll help drive change for people with MS in your community and develop your networking and influencing skills along the way.
As a campaigner you’ll bring your own ideas, local knowledge and personal experience to your campaigns. You’ll make decisions about your own campaign activities and collaborate with other campaigners in your area.
This role is flexible and aims to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities and the campaigning you’d like to do. This is an ongoing role.
Apply
1. Read through the role description carefully (available via file attached on the right hand side)
2. Apply online, and have a welcome chat with your support staff member
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!
Provide holistic end-of-life care to people who are suffering of a terminal illness, under the direction of the Palliative Care Nurse Team Leader. By caring for those often isolated, hopeless, and fearful, this position is a living example of God’s love and compassion for the weak, lonely, and marginalised members of society. This position works primarily off-ship; hot and dusty or wet (depending on season) conditions can be expected. Visiting people in their house requires cultural sensitivity.
What You Will Contribute
• Support terminally ill patients and their family members through the grieving process, preparing them for death
• Train and assist family members with wound care for the afflicted person
• Share basic health principles with terminally ill patients and family members in order to improve their health
• Encourage the use of local, affordable materials for wound care and locally available analgesia
• Encourage the family to find ways to be self-supporting and teach them about planning for the future
• Assist in reaching out to local healthcare professionals who care for palliative patients, build meaningful relationships, assess their practical and intellectual needs and assist them in sustainable and culturally appropriate ways, through mentoring and teaching
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a volunteer marketing coordinator to grow our reach, engage audiences, and drive membership through strategic and impactful digital content. You’ll take the lead on our social media, marketing, PR, branding, and accessibility efforts, ensuring our work reaches the widest possible audience while staying true to our values.
Key information
Contract: Voluntary
Hours: Two to seven hours per week (part-time, flexible)
Location: Remote, with the option to work from our office: Two Queens, 2 Queen Street, Leicester LE1 1QW
Applications closing date: Thursday 29 May, 4pm
Any questions? If you have any questions please email info (at) leicester.news
We particularly encourage applications from women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and people from working-class backgrounds.
Role responsibilities
- Repack articles into short-form video content for social media.
- Manage and grow our presence across social media platforms.
- Identify and respond to ‘join moments’ – news events that drive engagement and membership.
- Ensure consistent branding across all channels and projects.
- Advocate for inclusion and anti-oppression in our communications.
- Secure media opportunities with major newspapers and broadcasters eg The Guardian, BBC, etc.
- Maintain a basic PR database of national and industry media.
- Contribute to the general strategic development of the Leicester Gazette as a worker member.
About you
Essential
- Strong understanding of social media.
- Proven ability to engage and grow online audiences.
- Excellent writing and copy editing skills.
- Experience creating and editing videos for social media.
Desirable
- Experience in a newsroom or journalistic environment.
- Experience in or enthusiasm for democratic and inclusive ways of working.
What we offer
Although you'll join us as a volunteer, there are many benefits to being part of our team:
- Remote working
- Office space
- Mentorship
- Training opportunities
- Free resources and tools
- Team socials
- Worker membership
… and more!
About the Leicester Gazette
The Leicester Gazette is a local, independent newspaper, free to access for all online and soon in print.
We are a member-funded, community-owned news outlet about Leicestershire. We're building on a movement of co-operative media pioneered by West Highlands Free Press, the Bristol Cable, Norwich Radical, Manchester Meteor, the Ferret, and Exeter Observer.
Our mission is to hold those in power accountable, push for change, and amplify the voices of marginalised communities while finding real solutions to the challenges we face.
We publish investigations, news features and human interest stories that go beyond the headlines. Our journalism is fact-based and rigorous, and we prize good writing over clickbait and sensationalism.
Local journalism has been devastated in recent years, with thousands of reporters laid off and newsrooms being stripped of their worth, leaving communities plagued by a jungle of ads and stories that have nothing to do with local issues. The Leicester Gazette is our revolution against a broken industry.
Anti-oppression and liberation
We are committed to creating a progressive, supportive workplace and community. We’d like the way we work to actively challenge the power structures that reproduce inequality and injustice, and consciously choose to work in ways that are liberatory, or anti-oppressive.
We embrace and value the lived experiences of women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and people from working-class backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Patient and Public Involvement Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Patient and Public Involvement Volunteer, to join our project team looking at developing a payment for involvement policy. The MS Society involves people affected by MS in many aspects of work, often this involvement means that we share decision-making power with people affected by MS or we gain insights on living with MS which help shape our work. It is considered best practice across the involvement sector to reimburse people for their time when they contribute to our work in this way. The aim of this project is to establish a policy on how the MS Society should be reimbursing people for time spent on involvement activities.
Your role on the project group will be to represent the needs and opinions of the MS community on this topic. You’ll be asked to attend regular online project meetings (one meeting every 6 weeks). You’ll also be asked for feedback on ideas and the draft policy via email in between meetings. The project is expected to last until autumn 2025.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones.
About You
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to get involved and represent us and our values. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS.
To Apply
- Read through the role description carefully and apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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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 seeking a volunteer with experience in WordPress, Divi Builder and WooCommerce. This to help support the information and format of our website, and as well as creating content for Paintings in Hosptials.
Please apply for the role if you match the following criteria:
- Proficient in WordPress, Divi Builder, WooCommerce and Social Media creation
- Comfortable working with backend of websites and content creation
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
About Paintings in Hospitals:
Paintings in Hospitals supports the health and wellbeing of people who need it the most, through the life-enriching power of art. Every day we witness the significant physical, mental, and emotional impact of our work on the lives of people in need around the UK.
Established in 1959, our charity is now the UK’s leading arts in health organisation. Six decades of experience and expertise have enabled us to develop a unique art collection of over 3,000 original works, alongside art projects and engagement activities that transform the experiences of patients, service users, and staff.
We know that art reduces length of hospital stays, whilst also improving people’s mental health and physical symptoms. We continually evaluate our work across a range of settings, including hospitals, hospices, care homes, GP surgeries, and community spaces.
Paintings in Hospitals is recognised by the Department of Health, NHS England, and Arts Council England as a leading provider of arts in health services. We have previously worked with national museums and galleries, such as the V&A, The National Gallery, and The Wallace Collection.
Play a key role in shaping the future of student leadership and organisational culture by joining NUS as an HR Committee Member.
We’re looking for three passionate individuals to help guide our approach to people, policies, and workplace culture. Whether your background is in HR, workforce development, or you bring a fresh perspective and lived experience, your input will help us build a supportive, inclusive environment for our staff and volunteers.
As an HR Committee Member, you’ll contribute to vital areas such as staff strategy, diversity and inclusion, policy development, and organisational culture. You’ll work alongside values-driven colleagues committed to making a real difference across the student movement.
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds, including:
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Financial oversight, audit, or risk management
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Human resources, recruitment, or EDI expertise
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Legal, strategic, or governance experience
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Communications, campaigning, or public affairs knowledge
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Experience in the charity, education, or membership sectors
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A collaborative and values-led mindset
We are committed to equality of opportunity and especially encourage applications from black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in committee roles and the wider voluntary sector.
Why volunteer with us?
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Help shape the student movement and the future of education
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Influence decisions affecting millions of students
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Work with experienced, passionate, and supportive colleagues
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Develop your leadership and governance skills
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Make a meaningful contribution to social change
You’ll receive a full induction, ongoing support, and all reasonable expenses covered—including travel and accommodation when needed.
To apply, please send your CV (or a link to your LinkedIn profile) and a short covering letter (max 1 page) outlining your motivation and what you would bring to the role.
Apply by Thursday 12 June 2025, 12 noon.
If you’d like an informal chat about the roles before applying, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a volunteer workplace coordinator who loves to focus on organisation, systems and processes, and wants to help us build a smoothly running workplace with a culture of care.
Key information
Contract: Voluntary
Hours: Two to seven hours per week (part-time, flexible)
Location: Remote, with the option to work from our office: Two Queens, 2 Queen Street, Leicester LE1 1QW
Applications closing date: Thursday 29 May, 4pm
Any questions? If you have any questions please email info (at) leicester.news
We particularly encourage applications from women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and people from working-class backgrounds.
Role responsibilities
- Organise quarterly board meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes.
- Manage and process payroll for paid workers.
- Reconcile payments Xero for financial tracking and reporting.
- Handle and respond to emails in our shared inbox in a timely manner.
- Perform legal secretary duties, including managing submissions to the Financial Conduct Authority.
- Organise and oversee director elections each year.
- Update and implement policies and rule changes as needed.
- Plan and coordinate the annual general meeting (AGM) alongside other team members.
- Provide general administrative support as required.
- Contribute to the general strategic development of the Leicester Gazette as a worker member.
About you
Essential
- Excellent and demonstrable organisational skills and self-starting initiative to get things done with care, efficiency and flexibility, showing a reliable, systematic approach and attention to detail.
- Confidence in improving office systems and processes, including databases, spreadsheets and file and document management.
- Experience in an administrative role.
- Strong numeracy skills and confidence in dealing with finances.
Desirable
- Experience in a newsroom or journalistic environment.
- Experience in a co-operative or similar nonprofit settings.
- Experience in or enthusiasm for democratic and inclusive ways of working.
What we offer
Although you'll join us as a volunteer, there are many benefits to being part of our team:
- Remote working
- Office space
- Mentorship
- Training opportunities
- Free resources and tools
- Team socials
- Worker membership
… and more!
About the Leicester Gazette
The Leicester Gazette is a local, independent newspaper, free to access for all online and soon in print.
We are a member-funded, community-owned news outlet about Leicestershire. We're building on a movement of co-operative media pioneered by West Highlands Free Press, the Bristol Cable, Norwich Radical, Manchester Meteor, the Ferret, and Exeter Observer.
Our mission is to hold those in power accountable, push for change, and amplify the voices of marginalised communities while finding real solutions to the challenges we face.
We publish investigations, news features and human interest stories that go beyond the headlines. Our journalism is fact-based and rigorous, and we prize good writing over clickbait and sensationalism.
Local journalism has been devastated in recent years, with thousands of reporters laid off and newsrooms being stripped of their worth, leaving communities plagued by a jungle of ads and stories that have nothing to do with local issues. The Leicester Gazette is our revolution against a broken industry.
Anti-oppression and liberation
We are committed to creating a progressive, supportive workplace and community. We’d like the way we work to actively challenge the power structures that reproduce inequality and injustice, and consciously choose to work in ways that are liberatory, or anti-oppressive.
We embrace and value the lived experiences of women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and people from working-class backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
About QuilomboUK
QuilomboUK is a pioneering organisation dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion (D&I), and social justice. We champion a People First approach, embedding fairness and belonging into every aspect of our operations. As we grow, we seek a strategic leader to guide our Talent Advisory team in shaping equitable workplaces and empowering employees to thrive.
Role Overview
As the Manager: Talent Advisory, you will lead the Talent Advisory team (including Talent Advisors and Administrators) to deliver high-impact HR solutions that align with QuilomboUK’s mission and business goals. You’ll oversee the development of HR policies, advise leadership on complex employee relations (ER) and performance matters, and drive initiatives to enhance retention, engagement, and compliance. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, ensuring our People & Culture practices reflect our commitment to social justice and equity.
Key ResponsibilitiesHR Strategy & Policy Development
- Design, implement, and refine HR policies, procedures, and frameworks that align with QuilomboUK’s values and legal requirements.
- Partner with the Director of People & Culture to integrate D&I and social justice principles into all talent processes.
- Stay ahead of HR trends and best practices, adapting strategies to meet evolving organisational needs.
Talent Advisory & Employee Relations
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex ER issues, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Resolve high-risk employee concerns with fairness, empathy, and adherence to labour laws.
- Lead investigations into grievances or misconduct, ensuring equitable outcomes and minimal organisational risk.
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop the Talent Advisory team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with departmental and organisational goals.
- Promote continuous learning within the team, particularly in areas of D&I, social justice, and equitable HR practices.
Engagement & Retention
- Partner with the People & Culture team to design programs that boost employee engagement, retention, and belonging.
- Analyse turnover data and exit interviews to identify trends and recommend proactive solutions.
- Champion recognition initiatives that celebrate contributions aligned with QuilomboUK’s mission.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure HR practices comply with employment laws, regulations, and internal equity standards.
- Mitigate organisational risk through robust documentation, audits, and training on HR policies.
- Lead compliance reporting and address gaps proactively.
D&I Integration
- Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into talent lifecycle processes (e.g., hiring, promotions, succession planning).
- Advise leaders on creating inclusive team environments and addressing systemic inequities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to advance external social justice partnerships and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years in HR management, with expertise in employee relations, policy development, and team leadership. Prior experience in mission-driven or D&I-focused organisations is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Proven ability to resolve complex ER cases with diplomacy and cultural sensitivity.
- Excellent stakeholder management, coaching, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and data-driven decision-making.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of D&I frameworks, social justice principles, and workforce planning strategies.
- Alignment: Passionate about QuilomboUK’s mission and values, with a track record of advocating for equity.
Personal Attributes
- A confident leader who inspires trust and fosters psychological safety within teams.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance organisational priorities and employee needs.
- Resilient problem-solver who navigates ambiguity with grace.
- Unwavering commitment to fairness, inclusion, and amplifying marginalised voices.
Why Join QuilomboUK?
- Impact: Lead a team that directly shapes equitable workplaces and social justice outcomes.
- Innovation: Drive cutting-edge HR practices in a growing, mission-driven organisation.
- Culture: Join a collaborative, values-led environment where your voice matters.
- Development: Access to mentorship, training, and opportunities for career growth.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
Help us build workplaces where everyone belongs. #TalentWithPurpose #SocialJustice #InclusiveLeadership
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