Volunteering jobs

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an independent school based in London to recruit for the Engagement and Events Manager in order to deliver the events and engagement activities for the whole of the school community: pupils, alumni, parents and staff.

As the Engagement and Events Manager you will:

• Deliver and promote an events programme for the community, including virtual events, alumni and networking events, fundraising events and large-scale school events.
• Support the Head of Engagement and Engagement and Events and fundraising team with the delivery of a donor and supporter care event programme.
• Day-to-day volunteer management
• Support the team with day-to-day delivery of events social media content to help to grow engagement.
• Update website event pages

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Experience in managing events ideally in not-for-profit or school.
• Experience of using social media as an engagement tool.
• Experience of working in development/alumni relations/ events or equivalent profession.
• Knowledge of working with CRM database (ideally Raiser’s Edge).
• Excellent communication skills, bot written and oral.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• An enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and web platforms.

Salary: £28,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- London, hybrid working

Closing date: 30th April at 5pm

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Salary – £32,630 per annum

Permanent – Full time – 35 hours per week

Location - Cardiff (however we have offices around Wales and fully support flexible working locations)

The Individual Giving & Legacy Manager will play a pivotal role in transforming the income generated to achieve our mission to save lives and enhance the health and wellbeing of our Welsh communities.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to build and shape their area of fundraising and be a part of a new team with great ambitions, ensuring that services are innovative, efficient, and aligned with our organisational strategy.

What you’ll need to be successful

• A proven track record in meeting income targets within a defined timescale
• The ability to independently monitor progress against personal income targets
• Ability to identify challenges and solutions for timely communication to key stakeholders
• Be passionate about continuous improvement, suggesting new and/or better ways of working which are supported by clear evidence
• Be fluent in articulating these ideas in a positive and supportive way, achieving buy-in at all levels
• Have exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A commitment to SJAC’s values and a passion for supporting volunteers and community initiatives
• Relevant qualifications or experience in event or operations management
• A strong leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills and you will embody our values and behaviours as well as believe in our mission.

In return, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited to:

• 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Access to a Blue Light Card, providing various discounts at more than 15,000 retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to a Health Cash Back plan after 6 months.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme
• Home/flexible working
• Various training and development opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply please complete our online application form by 23.59pm on Sunday 4th May 2025. We reserve the right to close the application window sooner if a large number of applications are received.

Are you a passionate and experienced people manager with a love for animals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your management skills can truly make a difference?

We are looking for a Team Leader to join us in our Cats and Small Pets team, the team who are responsible for providing support to six different species and working with around 100 cats and small pets at our site, as well as supporting a similar number within our foster provision.

As Team Leader Cats and Small Pets you will oversee the entire pet journey from admission to rehoming. You will supervise day-to-day operations as point of contact whilst ensuring adherence to relevant policies, procedures, risk and safety assessments. Through a clear understanding of the pet's journey, you will focus on maximising throughput, resolving issues, and collaborating across departments.

As someone with strong problem-solving and coaching skills you will inspire and develop the team, managing and motivating your direct reports and the wider team to deliver on departmental goals. This will include working alongside other Team Leaders with recruitment, development and performance management to build a positive team culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right skills to make a significant impact in helping pets in need; last year Woodgreen provided safe shelter, specialist care, and a brighter future for over 1100 cats and small pets.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity with the expectation that our successful candidate will work from our site. In return you will receive a salary of £28,873 per annum and we can also offer you;

• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days after five years
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25% discount in our charity shops.

To apply for this opportunity please submit your cover letter and CV.

This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications.  Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Children and Young People’s Services, to join an ambitious healthcare charity based in Leatherhead.

As Head of Children and Young People’s Services, you will be lead, manage and develop the services in this area, providing overarching leadership, and management.

The Head of the department needs to monitor the needs of the service, and where possible find creative and innovative ways to develop the service and address growing and changing needs. Key responsibilities include leading on the delivery of outputs and outcomes of a number of grant funded services, planning and managing the departmental budget for the Children and Young People’s Service and regular reporting to Surrey County Council, Services Committee, Trustee Board, and funders as required. You will work to support and supervise the team of staff and volunteers and provide information, support and advice for children and their families /carers.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding individual who is passionate about providing high-quality care and support for children and young people, and who can lead and manage with strategic vision and operational excellence. Extensive experience of working with children, young people and families that has included the overarching responsibility for Safeguarding children and young people is crucial, as is a strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and best practices. The ability to travel extensively throughout Surrey is a must.

If you’re looking to join a well-established and impactful charity who work to help people live full and independent lives, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

HOMES FOR WELLS is looking for a dynamic new Chief Executive to lead our organisation into the next phase. As a small local Housing Association in the beautiful town of Wells-next-the-Sea we house local key workers in affordable rented accommodation.

We are a Charitable Community Benefit Society, a RSL and a CLT. We have a board of volunteers and two part time staff – a Chief Executive and an Administrator.

We are seeking a new Chief Executive to be responsible for the day to day running of the organisation which currently manages around 30 properties.

The successful applicant will have housing and management experience, good IT skills and a positive outlook.

This is a 3 day a week position, but we can be flexible, and we expect you to be too.  Some evenings will be required.

Salary according to experience but we will pay up to £50,000 full time equivalent.

About You

We’re looking for a dynamic person with drive, energy and enthusiasm.

You will have a track record of leading and managing and will have experience of housing associations and their governance. 

 You will be confident in working with local government officials, other stakeholders and tenants. 

As well as an understanding of the law relating to residential tenancies you will have strong numeracy and literacy skills and experience of providing financial reports. You will be skilled and experienced in partnership working and in facilitating the best performance in others, partners and contractors alike.

You will enjoy getting the job done and be used to dealing with multiple priorities at one time as well as spotting new opportunities to raise the profile of our cause.

The Role 

The role is 3 days per week ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with some flexibility for different hours subject to proper support for the Administrator.  Some evenings and weekend working will be required including monthly board meetings, HFW events and meetings at times convenient to Tenants.

The role is based at our office in Wells next the Sea and reports to the Chair.

Closing date for applications is May 11th 2025.
 

CPAS aspires to put digital capabilities at the heart of our engagement with our supporters, volunteers, churches, dioceses and children and young people joining our residential holidays.

We’re looking for someone who is curious, with a strong desire to explore data and seek deeper insights beyond the surface level. The ideal candidate will be a team player, willing and able to work collaboratively with others, motivated by the aims and objectives of CPAS’ work, and passionate about the value of data to improving performance and able to champion this across the organisation.

As a Data Analyst at CPAS, you will play a crucial role in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to inform our programmes and strategies. You will work closely with our operations, fundraising, leadership and holiday teams to provide insights that drive effectiveness and accountability. Your work will directly contribute to our ability to improve key decision making in the organisation. This is a new role and the postholder will work closely with the Digital Systems Manager and key staff across other teams to build and maintain our data capabilities.   

Salary: £22,914 (pro rata of £38,190 FTE) per annum. This is a part-time appointment of 3 days / 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE).

This post will be subject to a satisfactory Basic DBS check and completion of a Declaration of Suitability form. You must have evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Application deadline: 9am on Tuesday 29 April.

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 8 May at our offices in Coventry.

Visit our website for further information and to download an Application Pack.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a new not-for-profit destination for contemporary art to recruit for an Interim Head of Operations and Visitor Experience. The role is initially for May to September but with a possibility of becoming a longer term position. This role will be based full time from their site in West Sussex, with some weekend working.

The Head of Operations and Visitor Experience is responsible for the day-to-day operation, ensuring the organisation delivers exceptional customer experiences to all visitors and partners. This role is crucial in maintaining operational efficiency, enhancing the visitor experience, and supporting the foundation's mission of promoting the arts, environment and education. You will have budget responsibility and lead a small team of dedicated individuals and volunteers, whilst working closely with the Assistant Curator on planned exhibitions and events alongside the café management team.

The successful candidate will have a track record of working in a visitor attraction, commercial or public gallery, or auction house environment. You will have an understanding of the cultural sector and have experience of leading, managing and developing teams and stakeholder management. You will be a strong and clear communicator, able to work maturely within a team environment as well as independently.

To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity please contact Steven Fraser from Prospectus.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application 

We reserve the right to close the post early if sufficient applications are received.

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-medical ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

• To provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes; strengthen personal resilience and reduce health inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health such as debt, poor housing, physical inactivity and low understanding of the health condition. 

• To take a holistic approach, based on the person’s priorities and the wider determinants of health to co-produce a Personal Action Plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. 

• To encourage the patient to carry out the goals set in the Plan, and to work with the Scheme volunteers to ensure the participants get any extra support they require to achieve their goals.

The role will require you to manage your own caseload in accordance with the needs and priorities of clients.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to be a good listener, have time for people and be committed to supporting local communities to care for each other and reduce health inequalities. You should have experience of working positively with people facing complex social and emotional challenges in either a paid or voluntary capacity; inspiring trust, building confidence and motivating. You will have great interpersonal skills; be empathetic, resilient and be able to maintain effective working relationships with partners across the sectors. 

Citizens Advice Wirral is part of the Disability Confident scheme. We're taking positive action by providing interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum skills for the role. We'll ask you whether you are eligible when you apply, so if you'd like to be considered for this scheme, all you need to do is let us know in your application.

Interview date: Thursday 15th May

Interview location: Birkenhead or Wallasey, Wirral - in person

This post is currently funded until March 2026

Direct Marketing Manager-Retention at the Disasters Emergency Committee is pivotal when we launch an appeal. They will shape and deliver new and existing supporter journeys for the DEC’s individual, community and legacy donors, and lead a programme of improvement across all major contact points between the DEC and the public.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Contribute to and develop DEC direct marketing strategies, including the refreshing, implementation and analysis of the DEC’s segmentation, to maximise future income and continually improve the retention of individual supporters for future emergency appeals,
• Lead on the production of retention and reporting back materials for individual and community supporters,
• Manage the development and maintenance of specific supporter journeys,
• Develop and oversee the materials and supporter positioning for a light touch and mainly reactive legacy marketing programme for the DEC.

The role will deliver responsibilities for strategy and planning, fundraising, networking and building relationships. You must have strong direct marketing experience with a focus on high volume donor acquisition and demonstrable knowledge of direct marketing techniques such as direct mail, email, SMS and SMS content management systems.

A proven track record of developing effective digital and direct marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth of income and retention of a charity’s individual supporters. Experience of managing complex budgets and proven ability to manage a complex operational plan within very short timeframes and within budget.

You must have excellent understanding of donor motivations, managing donor relationships, supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.

Ideally you will have experience of working in the international humanitarian aid sector, have excellent understanding of current trends within charity direct marketing and have used Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Google analytics.

An ability to work under extreme pressure during appeals and to very tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail is a key driver for success in this role.

You will join a collaborative team, department and organisation that excels in maximising their fundraising effort in response to disasters that keeps donors and recipients of funds updated and engaged throughout and beyond the journey of an appeal.

Please download the job description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of the role.

The North West England Methodist District (NWED) is seeking to appoint a District Property Secretary. The role is home-based, with travel throughout the District. They will be the first point of contact on all matters relating to property and will work in collaboration with the churches and circuits within the District, providing oversight of the properties owned by the District. The post holder will give support and assistance to a range of stakeholders on property-related matters, in the context of Methodist Church governance.

Rugby District Children & Family Centre's are a friendly welcoming service who work together with

our partner agencies to support families and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes

and improve their life chances. The service is tailored to local need with specific provision based on

in-depth understanding of the local communities it serves. The Children and Family Centre service

includes the following core elements: Coordination and administration of the designated Children &

Family Centres, associated outreach provision and volunteer co-ordination; Provision of a range of

stay, play and learn opportunities Service, locality and community development.

Outline of job: for further details please read job description and use this as guidance when completing our application form.

• Preparing financial information,dealing with income and expenditure 
•  Supervision of a staff  team of 5 admin assistants and there may also be responsibility for supervising volunteers who are assisting with administrative tasks.
• Support the Children's Services Manager in overseeing the health and safety systems and procedures.
• To be responsible for ensuring the administrative support to a service or group of services is provided in an efficient and effective manner.
• Provide and/or supervise the provision of efficient office systems, e.g. opening and distributing post, message taking, room bookings and staff movement systems.
• Support with the production and collation of data reports from internal and external systems - training will be given on these.
• In accordance with Barnardo's policies and procedures, ensure appropriate authorisation and enter staff employment information, e.g. leave, sickness

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's as it will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues to progress through the pay band of their role.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay progression steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and  Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates. 

We are looking for a Regional Fundraising Manager to coordinate fundraising activity in the local area, ensuring that supporters and other key stakeholders (members, local authorities, partners etc.) receive the support necessary to maximise impact.

This is a remote working role with regular travel around the Essex area.

The Charity:
A long standing national charity, dedicated to providing life long support from advice services to rehabilitation. 
You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including 28 day’s paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme -employer contribution up to max of 10% and an employee assistance programme as well as much more! 
 
The Role:
Manage relationships across your area, ensuring that your supporters have the tools, resources, and support necessary to maximise their fundraising activity. 

Develop and support a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships. 

Work with key internal partners (membership, operations, PR, etc) at the local level to achieve the above. 

The Candidate:

Previous fundraising experience, ideally from community and or corporate income streams. 

Confidant planning income/expenditure budget.

Experience of creating and managing great supporter relationships with volunteers.

You will need a Full UK Driving Licence

 
IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Harris Hill are partnering with a fantastic charity, passionate about building better futures for people working in horticulture, in their search for a Caseworker based in the SouthWest.

The Casework Team deliver help services which include advice, information and support for people working across horticulture. The team provide generalist advice across areas such as social care, health, benefits, housing and employment, often having an area of speciality.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments across outcome areas of health, wellbeing, self-care, housing, money, family, relationships, safety and crime
• Experience of measuring the impact of interventions delivered
• Experience of delivering advice to people, across areas of employment, money confidence, housing, social care, benefits and health systems
• Experience in delivering a telephone helpline or advice service in the community or on occasion in service users homes
• Experience of scrutinising complex information to produce concise reports, comprehensive case records and high-quality casework and associated correspondence
• Highly developed communication skills including, discretion and capacity to deal efficiently, and effectively with people experiencing traumatic or difficult circumstances and/or from different cultural backgrounds
• Experience of using interpersonal skills, including active listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, causal issues to inform case management plans
• Ability to interact and network with line managers, colleagues, volunteers, partner organisations, external agencies and service users
• Ability to work flexibly across geographical regions as required

CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill are partnering with a fantastic charity, passionate about building better futures for people working in horticulture, in their search for a Caseworker based in London/SouthEast.

The Casework Team deliver help services which include advice, information and support for people working across horticulture. The team provide generalist advice across areas such as social care, health, benefits, housing and employment, often having an area of speciality.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments across outcome areas of health, wellbeing, self-care, housing, money, family, relationships, safety and crime
• Experience of measuring the impact of interventions delivered
• Experience of delivering advice to people, across areas of employment, money confidence, housing, social care, benefits and health systems
• Experience in delivering a telephone helpline or advice service in the community or on occasion in service users homes
• Experience of scrutinising complex information to produce concise reports, comprehensive case records and high-quality casework and associated correspondence
• Highly developed communication skills including, discretion and capacity to deal efficiently, and effectively with people experiencing traumatic or difficult circumstances and/or from different cultural backgrounds
• Experience of using interpersonal skills, including active listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, causal issues to inform case management plans
• Ability to interact and network with line managers, colleagues, volunteers, partner organisations, external agencies and service users
• Ability to work flexibly across geographical regions as required

CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.