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Are you a highly motivated and dedicated Communications professional looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference? The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking a Communications Manager to lead its communications function and ensure effective, engaging, and mission-focused messaging across our Diocese. This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective professional internal and external communications strategies for the Diocese to support the Diocesan Bishop and senior leaders as part of the Mission of the Church. You will lead and manage a small, dedicated communications team of two direct reports: Creative and Digital Communications Officer and Webmaster.

As Communications Manager you will oversee the Diocese’s media relations including proactive engagement with journalists and responding to press inquiries. Produce high-quality written and visual content, including newsletters, social media posts, and annual reports. Manage and enhance the Diocese’s digital presence, including website and intranet development. Support key diocesan campaigns and initiatives to increase engagement and giving. Represent the Diocese at events, with occasional travel across the Diocese including the Channel Islands. Some out-of-hours availability is required and a full clean driving licence and access to own transport. This role ensures consistency and professionalism in all communications, to promote the Diocesan vision of bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his Church.

The postholder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team to support the Diocesan 10-year Mission Plan, ‘You Will Be My Witnesses.’

This role is based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA. Offering a competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000 depending on experience, working 37.5 hours per week. Employee benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance and employee wellbeing, contributory pension scheme, free onsite parking.

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission!

1. Main Duties

Communications Strategy

• Design, develop, and implement the Diocese’s Communications Strategy which is fully aligned with the Diocese ten-year Mission plan.
• Research and identify appropriate methods and channels including secular and religious media to raise the Diocese’s profile and in turn that of the Catholic church.
• Collaborate with partners, such as the Bishops Conference of England and Wales to help shape and influence public policy aligned with Diocesan objectives.

 External Communications

• Proactively identify opportunities for promoting positive news about the work of the diocese and enabling the Diocesan Bishop to contribute to thought leadership and public debate on relevant policies.
• Drafting material appropriate for publication.
• Arranging video to support key diocesan publications such as Bishops Pastoral Letters.
• Build and develop the Diocese’s links with press and media to support strategic objectives.
• Act as the point of contact for sensitive news, advising the Bishop and senior staff about media handling.
• Act as the Diocesan spokesperson when required, providing a positive and supportive representation of the Catholic Church and the Diocese.
• Develop and implement a Crisis Communications Plan, crafting media statements and briefing senior colleagues on media lines to take.
• Organise media training for senior clergy and lay leaders as required.
• Work with Bishops Office to deliver the weekly E-News, being responsible for editorial control and compliance with relevant regulations, e.g. copyright law
• Work with parishes to support our stewardship journey, including developing compelling good news stories about the work of the Catholic Church.  

Internal Communications

• Work closely with HR to Oversee and improve the management of internal communications to foster transparency and engagement.
• Take overall responsibility for organising monthly team briefings for the department of Administration and for other ad hoc events involving parish employee’s clergy and volunteers.
• Manage communication channels such as the intranet, regular newsletters, and staff briefings to ensure alignment with Diocesan values and goals.
• Work with Bishops office on key publications such as the annual directory.  

Website and Digital Presence

• Oversee the ongoing improvements in the functionality of the Diocesan website, ensuring it is engaging, user-friendly, up to date and supports the Bishop’s vision.
• Introduce interactive and video content to enhance user experience.
• Support parishes in developing and maintaining their local websites.

 Support to Key Departments

• Collaborate with key departments to design and implement tailored communication strategies. For example, Safeguarding.
• Provide tools, templates, and guidance to ensure consistent and effective messaging across departments.
• Act as ‘brand champion’, developing, overseeing and implementing brand guidelines to professionalise and standardise all external communications output, whether it emanates from within or outside the Communications department.
• Build and maintain strong positive working relationships across the DSAS and wider Diocese to support the successful delivery of the communications strategy'

Meeting Attendance and Reporting

• Attend meetings of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee and any other meetings required, to provide briefings, regular written reports and seek approvals as needed from the Board of Trustees about Communication related matters.
• Support the work of Multidisciplinary meetings that may be called form time to time to deal with extraordinary events.
• Attend in person meetings in parishes across the Diocese where sensitive matters indicate that an in-person meeting is preferable.
• Professional approach to Online meetings.

Team Management

• Provide leadership, direction, and line management to the Communications team, ensuring objectives are met.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and annual performance appraisals.
• Promote collaborative working within the team and across the Diocese.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance against individual and collective objectives.

 Ad Hoc Duties

• Carry out additional duties as requested by the Bishop, senior clergy, or the Chief Operating Officer.

2. Values

• Maintain the ethos and values of the Catholic Church, positively promoting its teachings and activities.
• Role model the Diocese’s core values of integrity, dignity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship.

Communications Manager - Person Specification

Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, strategic communications, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications at a senior level, ideally in a mission-focused, charity or public sector organisation.
• Demonstrate excellent levels of written and verbal communication, with the ability explain complicated issues fluently and persuasively.
• Capable of Analysing complex situations and provide advice to senior managers.
• Contributing to resolving the problem with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
• Demonstrable experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success
• Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Comprehensive understanding of the modern media landscape.
• Experience in crisis communication planning and response.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
• Numerate and Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Understanding of relevant legislation including data protection and copyright.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church, and a positive approach to work.
• Experience in budget management.
• Some out-of-office hours may be required on an ad hoc basis.
• Must be able to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.
• Full Clean Driving Licence and own transport.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Journalists.
• Experience in working with and managing volunteers.
• Experience in Charity sector communications.

How to Apply

Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying (no more than 2 sides A4).

The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

Closing date is Saturday 3rd May 2025, at 6.00 pm.

Interview Details

You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.

Appointment

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.

Doncaster Foodbank (Trussell Trust) Ltd is offering an exciting and challenging job opportunity to manage and lead a committed team of 3 employees and over 50 volunteers as we seek to alleviate hunger, restore dignity and offer hope to people in crisis in Doncaster.

Inspire. Engage. Fund the Future of Sussex’s Countryside.  

Are you great with people, a natural networker, fundraiser and strategist and care about the Sussex countryside, communities and nature? This is your chance to make a difference and join a team dedicated to protecting Sussex for everyone and for future generations to enjoy.  

CPRE Sussex is looking for an energetic and positive Members, Supporters and Fundraising Senior Officer to develop our expanding network, help build income and take action for the landscapes we all cherish.  

What You’ll Do:  

• Grow our community – recruit and retain members, supporters, and volunteers  

• Develop fundraising initiatives – secure income through regular giving, appeals, legacies, and major gifts  

• Create engaging events – help people connect with Sussex’s nature, heritage, and culture  

• Build powerful partnerships – work with organisations and high-profile individuals to strengthen our impact  

• Support volunteers – recruit, train, and empower people who share our vision  

What We’re Looking For:  

• A strategic thinker who understands membership growth and fundraising – and is also prepared, in a small organisation, to get hands-on with the nuts and bolts of working with individual members and volunteers  

• A confident communicator who can engage people through print, digital, and in-person events  

• A relationship-builder who thrives on making connections  

• A results-driven professional who can turn passion into income and impact  

• A team player willing to get involved in organising and delivering events  

 If you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Sussex’s countryside, we’d love to hear from you.  

Apply now and help us grow a movement for change!  

To apply for the role, please complete the application form (CVs will not be accepted). Please make sure you explain, using examples from your experience, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the person specification, as well as the wider job description; failure to do so means you are unlikely to be shortlisted.   

Closing Date for applications is Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 12:00. 

Interviews will be held w/b 12 May 2025 at our offices near Uckfield.  

Would you like to be part of a global effort to eliminate hepatitis C? We would welcome enthusiastic applicants with a passion for delivering services to underrepresented communities to join our efforts and ensure we reach out to as many service-users as possible, enabling what can be lifesaving treatment for many.  

We are looking to expand our community team in the North East and Cumbria and are keen to hear from applicants who may have experience within substance misuse services, supporting volunteers or may have been personally affected by hepatitis C. 

We are currently looking for a skilled Peer Support Lead who has excellent communication and organisational skills. We require a good standard of education and welcome creativity

Working under the guidance of the existing Peer Programme Manager and as a crucial team member in this area, the successful applicant will be integral to the continuation and development of the project, recruiting and coordinating peers specifically across the North of this Operational Delivery Network. Working in partnership with hepatitis C clinical teams, drug and alcohol services and homeless service providers, the post will coordinate delivery of educational workshops, hepatitis C testing in community settings and ensure that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care. 

This post will require extensive travel across the region, and it is essential for the post holder to hold a driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

The Volunteer Service Coordinator will be part of Womankind’s staff team. She will be highly organised and her key responsibility will be for coordinating Womankind’s Befriending service in South Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.  

Some of the credentials you will need:

· Ability to effectively coordinate volunteers, including recruitment, retention, support, supervision, training, and development.

· Knowledge and understanding of women’s mental health issues, including complex needs related to domestic and sexual violence and its impact on women.

· Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: volunteer management, counselling and psychotherapy, mental health, sexual violence, domestic abuse, or health and social care.

We welcome applications from women of all backgrounds, cultures, dis/abilities and lived experiences.

· Closing date: Wednesday 16th April by midday. Late applications will not be accepted

· In person interview date: Monday 28th April

The post is only open to female applicants and is exempt under Schedule 9 Part 1 Equalities Act 2010. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

Seeking an experienced, self-motivated and compassionate individual to join our team and play a key role in our community based, non-medical sanctuary for those who are sucidal. At Maytree, we offer a potentially transformative experience with a once-only 4-night stay at our non-medical,family-style house. Through respite, time and space for reflection and compassionate and nurturing care, our Volunteer Befrienders and Lead Befrienders support an opportunity for the revival of hope and resilience.

As House and Adminstration Manager, you will work closely with our team of Lead Befrienders and Volunteer Befrienders to ensure the smooth running of the operations within the house, overseeing recruitment of staff and volunteers as well as acting as first point of contact for the organisation.An exciting and varied role for the right candidate. 

Independent Volunteer Coordinator

Permanent with funding until 31st March 2026

17.5 hours per week

£26,100 per annum / £13,050 pro rata (plus allowances)

Location Wythenshawe ( travel required across Cheshire East and Cheshire West)

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Children and Families Directorate specifically within Cheshire Children's Rights.

TYPE OF PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are currently looking for an experienced practitioner to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to engage successfully with young people, volunteers and other professionals.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-A full UK drivers license and have access to your own transport.

-Excellent communication and organisational skills.

-Experience of working with young people and in particular have knowledge around issues Young people who are Cared for may be facing.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 20th of April 2025. If after 14 days we have received enough applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 7th April onwards.

Interview date TBC

IN1

MHC plays a vital role in addressing the local challenges relating to homelessness and hardship in the borough of Maidstone, Kent. Our Food Bank provides essential supplies to households forced to choose between heating and eating, especially during the harsh winter months. The MHC Day Centre provides a vital refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their homes. Serving as a hub for essential services and support, the centre offers access to washing facilities, assistance with applications for benefits, jobs, and housing, and a nourishing home-cooked meal - all within a warm, friendly, and non-judgmental environment. Through these services, the centre helps restore dignity and stability to those in need. Meanwhile, our supported accommodation steps in where local councils may struggle to provide housing, helping individuals find long-term, stable solutions to their situation. We have been supporting the local homeless community for over 30 years and remain committed to continuing this vital work.

We are seeking a Manager to run our Day Centre and oversee the Food Bank and Goodsell House, our 10 bedded supportive housing unit

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You will manage a small, dedicated staff and volunteer group who provide ongoing support to homeless people, with the aim of moving them on to permanent accommodation wherever possible. 

You will need effective leadership and management skills and will benefit from structured support from our Trustee group.

The working hours are 8am – 2.30pm and starting salary is £29K per annum, with a review after 6 months.

 

Volunteer Support Officer - Peer Support
Hours: 30 hours - 34.5 hours per week (this post will require some evening and weekend work)
Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of homeworking and a minimum of 40% in the office in Leeds)
Salary: £25,313.82 - £28,490.93 FTE per annum
​Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months with the possibility of extension
DBS: An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role (For more information please read our Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders or our FAQs)

About us

At Epilepsy Action we are inclusive, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy. As we embark on our new 2024 - 2030 strategy we are excited to welcome you to our passionate, supportive and committed team.

Our Talk and Support Group service provides essential peer support ensuring that no one feels alone with their epilepsy. The service is delivered by volunteers at face to face groups across the country as well as virtually via Zoom. Our Befriending service also provides peer support though regular 1-1 chats via the phone or video call.

Together both services provide a lifeline connecting people together to share experiences and build confidence. We are currently working to expand our group network so we can reach more people across the UK.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work across both the Groups and Befriending teams supporting volunteers to deliver peer support. 

​Your main focus will be within the Groups team supporting our existing volunteers and assisting with the projects to expand the service. This will include recruiting training and inducting new virtual group volunteers.

You will also be providing cover for the befriending service when needed to ensure that whichever service someone accesses, they can get the support they need.

At Epilepsy Action we recognise the power of collaboration and teamwork, so our team members with hybrid contracts can expect to work a minimum of 40% at our office in Leeds. On average this is 2 days a week, normally on Mondays and Thursdays, for full-time employees. The expectation to collaborate face-to-face is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do which may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy.

Many of our virtual groups and volunteer meet ups run in the evening so there will be regular requirement to open meeting and provide support to volunteers. We expect this to be typically one evening a week.

About you?

Both our volunteers and our service users are scattered across the UK so you need to be a great communicator. You’ll also need to be an empathetic and supportive person who wants everyone to be able to access the support they need to live well with epilepsy?

This could be the role for you if you are an enthusiastic individual wanting to be involved at the heart of service delivery and are:

• passionate about supporting volunteers and service users 
• a brilliant communicator 
• a problem solver with good decision making and organisational skills
• a team player, with the ability to work flexibly.

We are looking for people who have:

• experience of working with volunteers/staff/customers remotely by phone or video call
• experience of service delivery
• excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrable ability to work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
• the ability to adapt and thrive in a busy work environment
• a professional work ethic: honest, conscientious, self-motivated, and reliable. 

Interested? Click apply and you will be redirected to our recruitment system to complete your application.​

Being an Inclusive Organisation

We want everyone in our community regardless of their backgrounds, identities, abilities, or circumstances, to feel valued and respected to participate fully. We know that inclusivity isn’t about numbers; it’s about embracing diversity and ensuring that everyone's voice is heard, needs are met, and contributions are acknowledged.

We recognise that each person’s experiences shape how they think and having diverse representation across the organisation is fundamental to achieving our ambitions.

Despite this we are not as diverse as we would like and we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, this means we encourage applications from disabled people, and we are committed to interviewing disabled applicants who demonstrate through their application that they meet the essential criteria in the person specification. We want to support you to perform your best so if you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know.

Closing Date: Monday 14th April 2025 @ 9am
Informal chats: Tuesday 29th April 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 6th May 2025
Recruitment process: Panel interview with interview task

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.

St Paul’s Centre is a small but growing charity in Crewe, having a huge impact meeting local practical need since 1986!

We’re looking to recruit a hard-working and innovative individual to join our senior leadership team and ultimately oversee all our community services as well as heading up safeguarding team and volunteer recruitment.

The ideal candidate will come with senior leadership experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and experience with setting up and coordinating effective community-based projects. You will also be determined, dynamic with an eye for detail and an insatiable passion for helping vulnerable people by meeting local practical need.

If you’d like to apply for the role of Community Services Manager, then please send your CV along with a completed application form before midnight on Tuesday 15 April 2025

We will be looking to interview for the post on Monday 28 April 2025!

The Detention Outreach Manager is responsible for the delivery, development and quality of detention outreach services provided by JRS UK in line with our vision, mission, and values. The post-holder will manage the Detention Outreach Team of staff and volunteers to provide high quality support to people in detention and post-detention, and work closely with other areas of the organisation.

The post-holder will be responsible for: their own casework as well as casework supervision; ensuring detention policies and data are up to date; reporting; ensuring provision of on-going training; recruitment of staff and volunteers; and managing the welfare drop-in in detention.

A willingness to work collaboratively– building relationships and networks, within and outside of JRS UK – is essential.

We are a local charity that enables people and organisations to get involved, helping to build strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire.

We do this by helping people find volunteering opportunities, advising charities and other not-for-profit groups on all aspects of running an organisation, and directly supporting those most in need in the community.

Key Tasks

• Lead and deliver projects as part of a high-quality programme of support and development for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector and Communities in Buckinghamshire. (See appendix)
• Lead on specialist knowledge areas, including supporting the leadership team to develop strategies, policies and procedures, and advising/training VCSE organisations on the subject. (See appendix)
• Support the leadership team in the design, development and planning of the programme.
• Develop volunteering roles and recruit, induct and supervise a team of volunteers and associates to support the programme.
• Develop and deliver outreach and engagement activity to community groups and local charities.
• Induct and train new staff and volunteers about your areas of responsibility.
• Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the public, private and voluntary sectors to support the development of the programme and delivery of programme objectives.
• Represent and advocate for the charity and the voluntary and community sector, at partnership or public meetings and events.
• Develop and secure income sources, including grants and commissions and commercial income generation.
• Identify and develop partnership opportunities and manage relationships with funders and other key stakeholders.
• Support the leadership team to prepare budgets and plan and manage the allocation of resource to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the work programme. 
• Giving advice on fundraising and bid applications

Diversity & Inclusion

Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities. 

Base of Work

Hybrid typically minimum 1 day per week at Community Impact Bucks’ Office near Aylesbury with the rest working from home. This role requires attendance at local community events across the county, occasionally in the evenings or at weekends, so you must be able to travel throughout Buckinghamshire.

CABR is a fast growing Citizens Advice Bureau and we are looking for an enthusiastic full time Advice Session Supervisor to join our team. Our volunteer team is growing significantly; we have launched a highly successful network of outreaches and we will be opening a second main site in Redditch before the end of the year so this is an exciting time to join the team supporting this.

To be successful you will need to be an already qualified Citizens Advice, Advice Session Supervisor, experienced in advice delivery with a history of supervising teams and advice sessions. Depending on the strength of applications we may consider a trainee supervisor post for the right candidate who is currently at Citizens Advice Generalist Adviser level.

We pride ourselves on having a balance of high service alongside a flexible, fun, team approach to delivering the service and supporting each other.

If this sounds like a team you would fit into; this post is of interest to you; and you have the necessary Citizens Advice Qualification, then we hope to hear from you.

Applications close at Midnight on Monday 21st April.  Provisionally interviews are planned for Wednesday 30th April.

Due to the potential number of applicants we are sorry but we will not be able to enter into correspondence or discussion with unsuccessful candidates.

Could you be our new Volunteer Coordinator?

Who we’re looking for

Are you dynamic and resourceful? Are you motivated by helping people to help themselves? Can you enthuse a volunteer team to support people experiencing complex and emotionally demanding issues? We’re seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to maintain and develop our services from our offices in the Royal Courts of Justice and Central Family Court.

You will be an excellent communicator, as well as a practical, well organised and hardworking individual, preferably with experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent transferable experience.

Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, you will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to deliver a service to Litigants in Person, facilitating day-to-day operations, and building and sustaining relationships with key contacts at our partner university and the national court service.