Volunteering Management Jobs

Team: Lifeline

Location: Remote in London and the South East 

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with occasional evenings and weekends but infrequent

Salary: Up to £34,210.37 per year

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Lifeline Manager:

• leadership and line management of the Lifeline Caseworkers, including managing performance and settling objectives via probationary review and annual
  appraisals
• responsible for recruiting and managing the project volunteers as well as promoting and developing the service
• oversee the referrals coming into the service and arrange the safe transportation and collection of cats
• build and develop partnerships with local domestic abuse services and relevant organisations
• be responsible for the promotion, development and monitoring of the service across London and the South East

About the Lifeline team:

• Lifeline is a pet fostering service for anyone fleeing domestic abuse
• the majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services.
• the service places cats into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners can be reunited with them.
• the team consists of Lifeline Caseworkers and a Volunteer Team Leader as well as the wider Lifeline team

What we’re looking for in our Lifeline Manager:

• experience of supporting people experiencing domestic abuse working with or on behalf of
  adults/families in a support role
• experience of managing and leading volunteer and employee teams
• ability to deal with sensitive situations and cope under pressure in an appropriate manner
• strong organisational skills and able to prioritise and manage workload
• understanding of cat care and cat welfare issues
• confident with Microsoft Office programmes

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 09 April 2025

Interview date:  22, 23 and 24 April 2025

Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form
2. video screening stage
3. virtual interview 

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

Overall job purpose

This is a fundamental role within our North regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer. The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 23 historic churches across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, W. Yorkshire, N. Yorkshire (part), ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.

Key relationships

You will work closely with the Lead Local Community Officer (North), regional and national colleagues, volunteers, community groups and other local stakeholders.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 28th April 2025.

The interviews will take place in Leeds on Wednesday 7th May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provide

About Ataxia UK

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team, and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst the InControl Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation. 

About the Role  

You will be joining at an exciting time for Ataxia UK as we celebrate our 60th anniversary year.

This brand-new role is an important part of our new strategy to sustainably grow our unrestricted income. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the wider team, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead the work to build a pipeline of major donors and family trusts and foundations.

You will be responsible for developing an excellent stewardship programme which nurtures income-generating relationships with Ataxia UK’s major donors. You will initially work with a fixed-term Philanthropy Consultant to lead the development of a researched and actionable pipeline of prospective new donors, and you will then work to successfully engage this pipeline. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a brand-new function as a senior member of an experienced team of fundraisers.

Ataxia UK operates a hybrid- working policy, with part time staff working 3 or 4 days a week expected to work from our offices in Highgate a minimum of 1 day a week. The role will require some occasional travel within the UK and, more rarely, internationally.

About you

The right candidate will be a natural relationship builder with a proven track record of securing high value, long term partnerships with major donors; personally securing 5 and 6-figure gifts.

You will use excellent communication skills to write compelling and tailored cases for support. As a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department, you will bring creativity, insight and experience to the team, and you will be a confident ambassador and representative internally and externally.

As an experienced major donor fundraiser, you will be comfortable and confident engaging with High-Net-Worth Individuals and their offices, celebrities, politicians and c-suite professionals. You will have the flexibility to join events and or meet donors and prospective donors at locations around the UK. As an ambassador of our brand, you will have the skills and experience to ensure you positively represent the interests of the ataxia community, and you will be someone who shares our commitment to supporting those affected by ataxia.

Benefits of working for us.

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer

Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications

If you are looking for a new challenge in a friendly, caring and ambitious charity, then Head of Charity at Oxford Health Charity (OHC) may be the role for you.

We are seeking a dynamic leader who will drive the strategic leadership and delivery of all OHC functions and lead Volunteering Services across the Trust. A key focus will be leading on major gift fundraising and major donor relations through an ambitious and sustainable fundraising strategy. 

You'll lead our charity team, overseeing all operations and ensuring delivery of strategic and operational plans. Your financial oversight will ensure resources are managed effectively, and you will be responsible for producing the charity’s Annual Report and Accounts, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Leading on major gifts fundraising, building relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners, you’ll develop a strong pipeline of major donors securing gifts of £5,000 and above while promoting legacy giving and corporate partnerships. 

We are seeking an experienced charity leader with a strong background in fundraising, a proven track record in securing high-value gifts and developing donor relationships. Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and experience managing complex budgets are essential.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and compassion and make a lasting difference to our patients, staff and community, we would love to hear from you!   

Main duties of the job
This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact by securing philanthropic support to enhance patient care and staff wellbeing. Main duties of this role include: 

• Develop and implement a charity strategy for OHC and other relevant supporting strategies in collaboration with the Board 
• With the Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, provide vision and leadership for the charity setting the overall vision and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with its mission and values
• Take ownership and lead on major gifts fundraising including solicitation and stewardship plans to establish a portfolio of major donors and prospects to include High Net Worth Individuals, Trusts & Foundations and corporates. A specific focus is on securing donations in excess of £5,000 from major donors by initiating, promoting legacy giving and developing long term relationships between supporters, prospective supporters and Oxford Health Trust/Charity
• Ensure appropriate governance is in place for reporting to the Charity Committee and the Charity Board on the charity’s activities.
• Lead, manage and support the Charity Team, empowering them to develop and deliver to the highest level.
• Developing and implementing volunteer roles across the organisation in line with the Volunteer Strategy and organisational strategy and ensuring that appropriate systems and processes are in place for the management of volunteers.

Thank you for considering this fantastic opportunity to join The Avenues Youth Project as our Fundraising Manager with responsibility for writing applications to Trusts and Foundations. This is a part-time position (4 day/week) with full flexibility for home working.

The Avenues is an exceptional West London youth centre that guides disadvantaged children and young people to explore and develop new skills, connect with their peers and our trusted staff, and find their confidence. The Avenues offers free-to-access fun and meaningful after-school, weekend and holiday activities led by trained youth workers. Our excellent facilities include training kitchen, music recording studio, podcasting studio, arts and crafts room, sports hall and classrooms. 

With secured blue-chip funders and a host of smaller funders, a significant amount of groundwork has been laid, including a pipeline of multi-year grants securing some activities to 2026 and beyond. Our challenge is to maintain this revenue to create a stable future, by strengthening our relationships with existing funders and introducing new ones. We are looking for someone who not only shares our determination to give all young people a fair chance but has the experience, skills and personality to help us achieve our goals, someone who enjoys the thrill of achieving funding success. 

Educated to degree level or higher, you will be a hard-working, self-starter with excellent writing skills with the ability to write concise and creative bids. Ideally, you will have 3+ years’ proven track record in a fundraising position, with a focus on trusts/foundations and public sector income streams. However, you may equally have experience in sales and marketing in a commercial environment.  

Either way, you will be skilled at budgeting and presenting financial information in easy to understand formats. You are a relationship builder and collaborative worker with a creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

You have a high standard of software literacy (Office software, Mailchimp and internet), excellent telephone manner and an ability to communicate effectively with a range of callers.

The role offers you the chance to work for a highly respected charity, with a great team of staff, while helping make meaningful change. The Fundraising Manager is a very well respected position in our organisation and you'll work closely with the Chief Executive and the rest of the team. 

VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR

East Kent, based at Beltinge, Herne Bay

Full Time. Salary £23,000 to £24,000 per annum DOE

Are you a kind, caring and compassionate individual who has a wonderful way of communicating with others within the local community - with the ability and enthusiasm to find out what support is needed?

A brilliant opportunity to join our very special Macmillan Crossroads volunteer service is available – and we want you to apply!

We are searching for a new Volunteer Coordinator to join our small, friendly team in recruiting, managing, and matching volunteers to help us in our mission – supporting people living with cancer, their families, and unpaid Carers who are caring for people with a variety of other health conditions.

The role is full time 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and you will be working alongside our colleagues across Crossroads Care Kent - from our Care Managers to Project Managers for Young Carers and Dementia Outreach.

As well as recruitment skills, the right person for this team will have plenty of common sense and be able to provide a listening ear, supporting people to access the holistic help they need at difficult times.

Our service offers people appropriate information and guidance based on their individual circumstances and needs, so flexibility and good communication skills are essential attributes needed to carry out this special role.

The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative; will have a sensitive and sympathetic approach to difficult situations, strong organisational skills, and the ability to co-ordinate a large team of volunteers, so if you have experience of working in health, social care or third sector organisations, recruiting and managing people, and undertaking assessments of needs - we would love to hear from you.

The role is based in our Beltinge office, but travel will be required in Kent to visit families, meet and interview volunteers and attend events - so a full driving licence and use of own car is essential.

As well as this exciting and rewarding role in a lovely team we offer a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, great support and development, 28 days holiday pro rata increasing with service,enhanced sick pay and on-site parking.

Please email your request for an application pack including a full job description and person specification to Melanie Turner, HR Manager

Closing date 4th April 2025.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We are keen to bring diverse new skills, backgrounds and experience on board to make a real difference in everything we do. Our aim is for everyone to feel really welcome and a part of our supportive team.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Registered Charity number 1073896

At the Adult Literacy Trust (ALT) we believe that literacy is a right, not a privilege, and we want everyone to have the chance to reap the benefits of this crucial life skill. We know how invaluable literacy is in changing learners’ lives, improving their life chances, employability, health and wellbeing.

ALT partners with adult education providers in some of London’s most deprived areas to offer our services to those who could benefit most from our support. Our approach is learner-led and focuses on helping adult learners to feel supported, empowered and confident in their literacy development. 

Founded in 2021, ALT is a young but ambitious charity and we’re looking for an organised, dedicated, and ambitious Recruitment Coordinator who will be at the very heart of delivering our growing service. As Recruitment Coordinator, you’ll coordinate our volunteer recruitment programme and steward applicants through our processes to become fully onboarded volunteers, ready to support adult learners.

Position: Recruitment Coordinator

Location: Remote/home-working with regular in-person work across London as required (varies according to time of year but an average of once per week, reasonable travel expenses covered)

Hours: 21 hours per week. Either three full days per week or four/five shorter days per week.

Contract: 1 year contractor position (subject to extension), £38,000pa pro rata (0.6 FTE)

Your primary responsibilities as Recruitment Coordinator

· You’ll be responsible for coordinating & implementing ALT’s volunteer recruitment programme

· You’ll work to ensure a robust pipeline of volunteer applicants to support our growing programme

· You’ll foster connections with community partners to ensure ALT’s volunteer opportunities are visible within the communities where we work

· You’ll be a welcoming and professional first point of contact for volunteer applicants

· You’ll support all volunteers through the application, training and onboarding process

· You’ll work to foster a strong and vibrant volunteer community, coordinating an annual calendar of volunteer events and leading the organisation of volunteer socials

· You’ll support with learner recruitment as needed

This role is for you if:

· You have a genuine passion for our mission, and want to help break the cycle of poor literacy

· You are warm, approachable, and eager to support volunteers and adult learners alike

· You are pro-active, responsive, and able to work under your own initiative

· You have experience of recruiting and coordinating volunteers

· You communicate clearly and concisely and can build rapport with people at all levels

· You are detail-orientated

· You are organised and can work independently to tight deadlines

· You want to join a small team and help grow the ALT programme as we expand across London

Essential criteria:

· You are London-based (or within a commutable distance to attend frequent in-person activity)

· You are comfortable working principally home-based

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement (of no more than one side of A4) demonstrating your suitability for the role and outlining why you would like to work for the Adult Literacy Trust. Please note that we are only accepting applications via Charity Jobs. 

The deadline for applications is Sunday 6th April. Candidates should be available for first round interviews on either the 14th and 15th April. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments. If you need any support with your application, please contact our team. 

Location: Any UK Trust office

Interviews: 10th and 11th April over MS Teams

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Here at The King's Trust, our Employee Engagement (Corporate Volunteering) team creates and delivers a variety of exciting and rewarding volunteering opportunities for our corporate partners and their employees. Our team has provided thousands of opportunities in the last year to our partners and whilst doing so has supported many young people attending our programmes across the UK. Over the next few years, we want to scale up our volunteering offer and impact even more young lives.

Our team raises funds through partnerships connecting Corporate Volunteers to skills-based volunteering opportunities and we have ambitious plans to grow this in the coming years. This role is focused on managing and growing our volunteering partners and corporate volunteers- ensuring that at all times our volunteers have a meaningful experience with us and that the young people we support have fast access to relatable role models.

This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious team to strengthen your experience in volunteer management, project management, relationship building and working towards targets.

We’re looking for someone who has volunteer management experience, is engaging, driven, organised and great at building relationships with stakeholders from all levels. And of course, genuinely passionate about supporting Young People.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Employee Engagement Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of ​​​​​​​Employee Engagement Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3443 

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a vital role in supporting New Horizon Youth Centre’s mission by managing and growing a portfolio of valued corporate partners (>£20k) and supporters (<£20k). They will nurture these relationships to ensure meaningful, long-term support for our work with young people facing homelessness. 

This will include organising volunteering days that inspire action, delivering lunch and learn sessions that deepen understanding of our cause, and finding creative ways for partners to make a real difference. This role will also drive new business, proactively building relationships with companies who share our values and want to help young people fulfil their potential. 

In addition, they will lead on New Horizon’s events programme, developing and delivering inspiring events that connect corporate partners, high-net-worth individuals, and other supporters to the heart of our mission.

• Salary £37,024 to £41,600
• Deadline to apply: 5pm, Monday 21 April

For more information, please visit our website by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Contract length: FTC up to 12-month maternity cover

Location: North West London

Hours per week: 35hrs, work Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm

Salary:  Circa £32,000

Closing date for applications: Monday, 24st March 2025

First interview date: W/C 31st March 2025, Microsoft Teams; interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible

Second interview date: W/C 7th April 2025, in-person interview

Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever.

We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c150 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan and in Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.

We do our best for dogs and cats in need every day, working with colleague across the sector to improve their lives and to give them the care, support and love they deserve. But it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the dogs and cats we care for and those who love them.

At our North West London Home, we are recruiting an interim Head of Cattery who will share our compassion and commitment for animal welfare to provide front line leadership to our team of Cattery and Animal Care staff and volunteers. We care for up to eight cats and kittens on site, in addition to cats placed into foster homes. Our Head of Cattery is responsible for managing the day-to-day smooth running of our cattery and maintaining the wellbeing of all cats in our care, so that their individual physical and psychological needs are catered for adequately, and in line with our standards and ethics.

This is a high profile and hugely important role for Mayhew as our Head of Cattery oversees each cat’s journey through Mayhew from in-take to assessment and then to rehoming. Working with staff and volunteers across the Home, foster carers, adopters, other charities and rescues and members of the public, our Head of Cattery is instrumental in ensuring that our cats have all they need – from feeding, cleaning, enrichment and socialising to finding their perfect forever home. This role can be physically and emotionally demanding but is also hugely rewarding; you can view some of our amazing rescue stories here.

Leading a small team, our Head of Cattery is responsible for managing all aspects of our cat in-takes, adoptions and fostering, managing our capacity to ensure we help as many cats as we can and ensuring our cats are rehomed to a home suited to their individual needs as soon as possible.

We offer a caring and supportive team and the chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of cats who rely on us.

Generally, you will:

• Lead and manage our Cattery and ensure the very best care and support is given to each of our cats
• Proactively, collaboratively and resourcefully maintain relationships with volunteers, foster carers, adopters, other rescue managers and other colleagues in the wider Mayhew community
• Manage your team in an inclusive and collaborative way, enabling and empowering them
• Engage and collaborate with senior staff to ensure effective delivery of our strategic and operational goals

To be successful in this role, you need relevant experience in:

• Experience working with cats, ideally in a shelter environment
• Strong knowledge of cat behaviour and welfare
• Experience of successfully motivating, managing, and developing a high performing team and managing performance
• Experience of effectively managing competing and changeable priorities, a high workload and multiple complex issues and tasks

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close this post at any time, should we receive a high volume of applications.

Robust logistics are core to how we can make best use of our resources and funding when moving books in and out of our HQs and to recipient organisations, and how we can ensure that our actions are as sustainable as possible. Within this role you will be planning daily driver routes to ensure that our trip planning is as efficient as possible so that ultimately, we can reach and support more children and families.

A small but significant percentage of our books are gifted directly to schools or drop points via local families. This direct partnership is made possible through our map of donation points.

Within this role you will liaise with all new and existing registrants to ensure they can get the most out of their participation. You will also liaise with donors that wish to use these drop points or schools to ensure they donate books that match our requirements and receive information and support showing them the value of their donation.

In both aspects of this role you will be working at the heart of what is a family as we scale and deepen our impact.

Finance Manager

LOCATION: Manchester office:Hybrid working available

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Executive Officer

Are you a dynamic individual and a strategic thinker with a strong understanding and experience of financial management and business operations within the voluntary / charity sector? We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and provide leadership in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, developing budgets, and monitoring financial performance to ensure the overall success of the organisation.

This is a great opportunity for to make a positive impact during an exciting period of growth.

About Us: Established in 2015, Can-Survive UK (CSUK) is an award winning small to medium sized charity providing culturally appropriate support and information primarily however not exclusively for African and Caribbean people diagnosed or living with cancer. You will work alongside passionate staff and volunteers who are keen to make a difference to those affected by cancer. You will be joining our team at an exciting time of growth.  For more information visit our website.

About You

This is a new role, and the ideal candidate will be a part- or fully qualified accountant or qualified by experience, highly organised, have strong people skills, is a team player with an ability to look at the macro and micro pictures simultaneously.

About the role

Job Description Overall job purpose:

· Manage all finance systems and processes including payroll, pensions, and insurance.

· Manage on the strategic Business functions across the organisation and provide strategic support to the Board of Trustees, CEO and the Senior Management Team

• Financial Records Maintenance
• Monthly Reporting and Budgeting
• Financial administration, banking and payments:
• Year-End Reporting
• Governance and strategic finance
• Staff Management

You will report to the Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer, and working closely with our Senior Management Team, external accountants and key stakeholders. 

We offer

· Flexible working (subject to the needs of the organisation)

· 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) exclusive of bank holidays

· Birthday leave (after 12 months of continuous service)

· Pension scheme (3% match contribution)

· Training and development opportunities

· Free car parking

Work Related Circumstances:

· Work in accordance with all CSUK policies, procedures, and guidelines

· Work in accordance with all relevant legislation such as health and safety in the work place, equality legislation

· Undergo supervision with the Chief Executive Officer

· Through supervision, to identify training needs and take development opportunities offered through the organisation

· To work flexibly, there may be evening and weekend meetings for which time off in Lieu will be given

· You must have the right to live and work in the UK

· Post is subject to a DBS Check

· There will be some travel for occasional for external meetings and visits to other CSUK project delivery sites.

The above duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list, but an indication of the requirements of the post.  The duties within this may be varied from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the organisation and its services.                                                                                                                                                                                     

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At Bookmark, our vision is simple yet powerful: we want every child to read. We believe in the transformative power of reading and the impact it has on children’s futures. Our flagship service is our One-to-one Reading Programme; volunteers will read with students for two thirty-minute sessions weekly. We currently support over 150 schools with a volunteer network delivering over 40,000 reading sessions every year. Volunteers are the heart of our mission, helping us deliver our One-to-One Reading Programme 

Key Responsibilities

• Volunteer Engagement Strategy: Develop and execute strategies to increase volunteer engagement, motivation, and overall satisfaction.
•  Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support a team of volunteer coordinators and support executives to manage volunteer relationships and retention efforts.
• Communication & Recognition: Design and implement regular communications and recognition programs to show appreciation and foster a sense of community among volunteers.
• Feedback & Support: Develop systems for collecting volunteer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure volunteer needs are met.
• Training & Development: Create and facilitate training sessions and development opportunities to empower volunteers and enhance their experience.
• Data Management: Track and analyse engagement and retention metrics, using insights to continuously improve strategies and initiatives.
• Event Coordination: Plan and execute volunteer appreciation events, gatherings, and recognition ceremonies.
• Conflict Resolution: Address any volunteer issues or concerns with empathy and professionalism, working toward positive resolutions.

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in volunteer management, engagement, or community outreach role.
• Experience working in a role where the focus is delivering one-to-many engagement strategies
• Experience working in an internal communications role is required as a key component of this role is communicating with our volunteers. 
• Previous experience leading a team is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster relationships and build trust.
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Data-driven approach with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Title: Engagement and Retention Team Lead
Department: Volunteering
Reports to: Volunteer Services Manager
Role type: permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £31,500
 

We're Hiring! Join Brent Food Bank and Make a Difference!

Brent Food Bank is on a mission to prevent and relieve poverty in our community, offering emergency food assistance with dignity and respect. As we celebrate our first year as an independent charity under the Trussell Trust umbrella, we’re looking for a dynamic leader to drive our next stage of growth!

The Role:
We need a passionate and experienced leader to take the helm, managing our operations team (3 paid staff 60+ amazing volunteers), and helping us build a stronger, more impactful food bank.

The foodbank manager reports dirctly to thair of trustees. 

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of success
• Excellent communication & organisational abilities
• Experience in financial control, fundraising, and business development
• A collaborative, accountable, and improvement-focused mindset

At Brent Food Bank, we’re committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion—welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Want to be part of something bigger? Apply today and help us break the cycle of poverty and reduce social isolation in Brent!