Volunteer Role Description

Volunteer role: Befriender

Responsible to:  Befriending Officers

What we do:
Blackfriars Settlement is a registered charity providing services to the community. We work
with all people in the local community, creating opportunities for them to achieve their
aspirations. We meet individual needs within our diverse programme of activities at the
Settlement and outside.

Purpose of role:
With an ageing population, more and more older people are at risk of isolation and
loneliness as partners and friends pass away, family members move away and the
community around them changes at a fast pace.  As a Befriender, you will become part of
the solution to tackling the issues of isolation and loneliness by developing strong
relationships with clients and encouraging them to engage in a variety of ways.

Main activities/tasks:

•  Visit or call an older person once a week for around an hour
•  Spend time getting to know them and understand what things they may like to do at

home (e.g. chess, knitting, reading)

•  Offer healthy and fun conversation and encourage them to talk
•  Give support to enable them to get out in the community and encourage

participation in activities

•  Promote healthy living and wellbeing
•  Accompany them on visits out of the home e.g. going for a walk, shopping
•  Support them to find information
•  Make monthly reports on visits carried out

Other information:

Induction and full training will be given, alongside regular supervision

•  DBS and references will be required
•
•  Volunteering days and hours to suit you and our clients
•  Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to £5
•  You will be covered by our insurance policy

What you’d gain from volunteering with us:

•  Acquiring new skills e.g. working with people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s
•  Helping to make a difference in the community and the life of an older person
•  Understanding the needs of older people and advocating on their behalf
•

Improving self confidence

•  Meeting new people
•  Helping to make a difference in the community and the life of an older person
•  Reporting and admin skills
•  Experience and understanding of the working environment of a local charity
•  A reference provided after 3 months active volunteering

What we’re looking for:

•  Cheerful and outgoing personality
•  Reliable and committed to weekly visits/calls
•  Good spoken English and listening skills
•  Patience, understanding and empathy towards the needs of older people
•  Basic administrative skills to complete a monthly report
•  Previous experience or strong interest in supporting older people

Who the role would suit:

•  People seeking work who are interested in the lives of older people
•  Students looking for experience in social care environments
•  Those who want more fulfilment in their work lives by supporting less able older

people

•  Older people who still want use their time productively
•  Minimum age 18 years

Time commitment required:

•  1-2 hours per week or other hours negotiated
•  Generally morning or afternoon with occasional evening visits
•  Minimum of 6 months

Location:
Mainly north and mid Southwark

Main points of contact:
For an informal chat about the role, get in touch with Crystal and Adrian, Befriending
Officers, at befriending@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk or phone 020 7928 9521 option 3.

Alternatively, you can download our application form from our website. Please send your
completed application form to befriending@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 9am Monday 26th January 2026

Location: GloucestershireSalary: £24,447 per annumContract: Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent
Farms for City Children offers children and young people a week in the heart of the British countryside staying on one of our farms, where they are immersed in the natural world of food, farming, and country life. During their stay, they participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens, caring for livestock and looking after the land, and a variety of tasks designed to build greater connection with the natural world.
We are looking for a Farm School Leader to join our team on our farm in Gloucestershire. Wick Court is a 50-acre working farm raising pigs, poultry, sheep and cattle. It also houses equine and bees and has a number of important heritage orchards growing perry pears and apples for juicing. 
This is a hands-on role, responsible for planning and delivering a productive kitchen garden and leading engaging countryside, food and farming sessions for groups of children at Wick Court.

GEOFFREY GARTON CREATIVE ARTS FELLOWSHIP IN CREATIVE WRITING 2026 (NON-ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP)

Salary

£13,128 per annum

Length of contract

fixed term for 2 years

Hours

part time

Application deadline

Friday, 27 March 2026

Applications are invited for a Creative Arts Fellowship in Creative Writing at Wolfson College, a graduate College of the University of Oxford.

Founded in 1966, Wolfson is one of the University’s largest graduate colleges and distinctive in its academic scope and international reach. Wolfson has grown and evolved over the past 60 years, retaining its founding President Sir Isaiah Berlin’s egalitarian ethos of being ‘new, untrammelled and unpyramided’. The College motto is ‘Humani nil alienum’ – nothing human is foreign to me’; it is international, interdisciplinary, and diverse. In line with this legacy we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and communities, with a variety of skills, abilities and experiences.

Wolfson is a community of about 850 students, studying for both master’s degrees and doctorates, and around 110 research fellows, housed in architecturally outstanding buildings, which are set in beautiful gardens beside the River Cherwell in North Oxford. We have an impressive new academic wing and auditorium, added over the last ten years. The College is the most biodiverse in Oxford and the leader in decarbonization, having become completely zero-carbon across the whole estate in 2023. The College has a strong egalitarian and democratic ethos and is known as one of the most energetic, innovative, and welcoming scholarly communities in Oxford. There is a single Common Room for all members of College, with shared dining facilities and an extremely family-friendly environment and an on-site nursery.

The College offers a stipend of £13,128 per annum plus an allowance of £2,300 per annum towards the expenses of the Fellow, and provides an office for the duration of the Fellowship. The Fellowship was established with an endowment by Geoffrey Garton, former Fellow at the College, and rotates through creative writing, music, performing arts and visual arts.

The Fellowship is not an academic post. It is intended for a person engaged in any aspect of creative writing, and writing of any style. The Fellow should be prepared to be an active member of the College, and should live within commuting distance of Oxford. We are open to applications from anyone involved in creative writing, and are not prescriptive. What matters most is that candidates should be interested in working within the community here as they advance their craft. You may want to look at our website to see the range of work done by our research clusters and consider whether there are possible collaborations. The Oxford Centre for Life Writing includes those working in creative non-fiction; the Earth Emergency Cluster is particularly focussed on climate change issues, as part of the College’s overall commitment to decarbonisation; other research clusters offer the potential for interchange with creative writers.

There are no set hours of work and the person appointed will be expected to use their own judgement and discretion as to how best to allocate their time to achieve their goals. We would not generally anticipate that the hours of work, which will be undertaken on a flexible basis as necessary, will exceed 20 hours per week. The appointment is subject to producing satisfactory evidence of your right to work in the UK, obtaining satisfactory references, satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire and signing a contract of employment.

The Fellowship will carry full membership of College and Common Table rights (ie an allowance of up to £59.50 a week for the Fellow’s own meals taken in the College Hall). The Fellowship will be tenable from 1 October 2026 for a period of two years, with the possibility of extension for one further year.

The Successful Candidate will:
• Clearly demonstrate their creative engagement with an aspect of creative writing.
• Demonstrate experience relevant to this Fellowship.
• Provide evidence of sustained professional artistic activities of a high calibre.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for contributing to the cultural life of the College and a commitment to engaging with the College community, with a view to increasing awareness of and interest in creative writing.

References
References will be requested after the shortlisting stage for interview candidates who should themselves contact their two referees asking them without further request to send a confidential reference to the President’s Office before the interview ...

Birmingham Ballet Teacher

Company: Grace & Poise Academy CIC

Location: Birmingham

Level: 2yrs+

Salary: £25-£30ph

Contract Type: Self Employed

Closing Date: 31 Mar 26

Job Description:

Job Details

Location & Venue: Birmingham (Midlands Arts Centre) 
Days & Times: Saturdays 8:45 -3:30
Rate: Teacher Rate f25-f30 ph depending on experience (£15ph admin rate)
Dates: Term Time (dates to be provided)
Employment Status: Self employed (freelancer) 
Start Date: Immediate
We are looking for a cover teacher for 15/11, 22/11, and 29/11, as well as a permanent teacher. We advise applicants to get in touch even if they can only commit to cover.

Job Description

• Delivering Ballet classes and preparing students for internal exams
• Supporting students with welfare & development
• This is a part time role
• This position is ideal for teachers with experience teaching ballet and contemporary based work

Minimum Requirements

• 18yrs+ | Enhanced DBS & First Aid | Fluent English
  (We can support with gaining an Enhanced DBS but this would be expected to be funded by the applicant)
• Degree In Ballet Education/ Other Relevant Qualification Preferred
• Experience With Children
• Safeguarding Qualification

How To Apply

For further information and to apply, please email your CV to academy@graceandpoise.co.uk

Performance Swim Coach

Mount Kelly Performance Swim Coaches have a duty of care to all swimmers within the swimming
programme,  and  each  has  coaching  responsibilities  for  the  development  and  management  of
specific  squads or age  groups.  The  primary  focus  of the  role  is  to  deliver  coaching  excellence  to  a
specific  group to  allow  swimmers  to  progress  to  the  next  level  within  the  programme;  as  well  as
significantly contributing to Mount Kelly’s positive swimming reputation in all areas of the coaching
and competitive process. All coaches report to and work closely with the Director of Swimming, who
is  responsible  for  overseeing  the  development,  direction  and  management  of  the  swimming
programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication

•  Be the main point of communication for all swimmers within a specific squad or age group,

between swimmers, parents, coaches, school staff, governing bodies etc

•  Arrange  and  attend  weekly  meetings  with  the  relevant  staff  to  ensure  a  holistic  and

coherent approach to swim coaching delivery

•  Communicate results and performances to all relevant staff following all events
•  Regularly liaise and update the Director of Swimming on progress and matters of importance
•  Attend weekly coaching meetings
•  Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Coaching

•  Be the lead coach within a specific squad or age group swimming sessions, working closely
with other members of the coaching team to provide the best coaching provision at all times
•  Provide excellence in coaching and training through use of recognised best practice (in line
with  the  British  Swimming  OADF),  using  a  mix  of  conventional  and  creative  solutions  to
improve performance outcomes for swimmers of all levels

•  Continually encourage and motivate young aspiring swimmers of all ages and levels of ability

that are engaged in the swimming programme

•  Assist with the day-to-day wellbeing of swimmers within the programme
•  Be  responsible  for  developing  strong  links  with  the  Mount  Kelly  Swim  Centre,  identifying

talented swimmers and transitioning to the Mount Kelly programme as appropriate

•  Support in the delivery of swimming lessons for all year groups
•  Contribute to the coaching provision at all appropriate competitions throughout the season
•  Support  in  the  delivery  of  land-based  training  sessions  in  collaboration  with  Strength  &

Conditioning staff
Lead by example in timekeeping, smartness and managing expectations

•
•  Coordinate and manage the movement of swimmers across the site

•  Ensure boarding swimmers are supervised during meal times
•

Liaise with relevant staff to provide support with break and lunch time duties and contribute
to the games/sport provision when possible

•  Ensure  a consistent  stream of young talented swimmers can race  competitively  for Mount

Kelly Swimming at the National Arena League, IAPS Championships and ESSA events

Planning, goal setting, recording and monitoring

•  Complete an annual periodisation plan for your training group, liaising with the Director of

Swimming, with a specific focus on the County and Regional Championships

•  Preparation  of  annual,  weekly  and  daily  session  plans  which  clearly  display  progression
pathways and help to engage swimmers, parents and school staff in the process of planning
for swimming improvement

•  Utilise and further develop the goal setting system, including process and outcome goals for
both  training  and  racing  relating  to  all  areas  of  physiological,  technical,  tactical  and
psychological development

•  Ensure registers of swimming attendance are kept up to date
•  Review and reflect on performances at the end of each six-week training phase sharing

results with swimmers, staff and updating parents on progress through the reporting system

Video analysis

•  Provide video analysis to swimmers via the Mount Kelly Swimming protocols

To assist in the short, mid and long-term development plans of Mount Kelly Swimming

•  Contribute  to  ideas  and  initiatives  that  will  help  to  maintain  and  improve  Mount  Kelly
Swimming’s reputation and track record as a leading swimming programme both nationally
and internationally

Competition and training camp logistics

•  Contribute  to  existing  training  camps  by  identifying  and  organising  key  opportunities  for
selected training groups and swimmers and be available to coach as either part of a larger
coaching team or to deliver individually

•  Assist  in  all  aspects  of  competition  logistics  which  will  include,  where  appropriate,  the
transportation of swimmers to and from  events, liaising with relevant staff and parents on
estimated travel times and meal arrangements

•  Complete the School omnibus test
•

Liaise  with  the  Operations  Manager  in  the  planning  and  booking  of  accommodation  and
trans...

The faithful, committed congregations of both churches seek a minister to work with them and lead them in mission. There are strong foundations to build on as the new priest for these parishes seeks to grow the congregations and further develop lay ministry.

For an informal conversation, please contact:

Archdeacon of Auckland, The Venerable Rick Simpson 07384 511671 / 01325 480444 archdeacon.of.auckland@durham.anglican.org

Closing date: 18 February 2026

The Diocese of Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Other supporting documents:

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Vacancies

Mental Health Volunteer

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If you are 16-25 and interested in youth mental health volunteering, we would love to talk to you about how you’d like to be involved. You might be helping design and deliver education workshops, creating social media content, or providing back-office support – it depends on your interests!

Other ways to get involved. If you work with or support children and young people locally and would like help supporting those in your care, or running workshops about mental health, we would love to help and explore ways we could work together.

We are always grateful for financial support and resources to keep our crucial work running. You may want to donate to some or all of the HeadsUp partners, or to hold a fundraising event! Donate to Mind in Harrow here, or see our partner’s websites to donate directly to them.

Email us for a chat at headsup@mindinhaharrow.org.uk

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Mental Health Volunteer

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If you are 16-25 and interested in youth mental health volunteering, we would love to talk to you about how you’d like to be involved. You might be helping design and deliver education workshops, creating social media content, or providing back-office support – it depends on your interests!

Other ways to get involved. If you work with or support children and young people locally and would like help supporting those in your care, or running workshops about mental health, we would love to help and explore ways we could work together.

We are always grateful for financial support and resources to keep our crucial work running. You may want to donate to some or all of the HeadsUp partners, or to hold a fundraising event! Donate to Mind in Harrow here, or see our partner’s websites to donate directly to them.

Email us for a chat at headsup@mindinhaharrow.org.uk

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Vacancies

Mental Health Volunteer

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If you are 16-25 and interested in youth mental health volunteering, we would love to talk to you about how you’d like to be involved. You might be helping design and deliver education workshops, creating social media content, or providing back-office support – it depends on your interests!

Other ways to get involved. If you work with or support children and young people locally and would like help supporting those in your care, or running workshops about mental health, we would love to help and explore ways we could work together.

We are always grateful for financial support and resources to keep our crucial work running. You may want to donate to some or all of the HeadsUp partners, or to hold a fundraising event! Donate to Mind in Harrow here, or see our partner’s websites to donate directly to them.

Email us for a chat at headsup@mindinhaharrow.org.uk

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Funding Manager - Humanities and Social Sciences

• locations
• London

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• R-003082

Salary: £ 46,700

Closing date:  Thursday, 29 January 2026

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – end date: March.2027

Interview dates: 1st stage (19,20 and 23 of February) online/Remote

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.

At the heart of our new strategy is the recognition that advances in health often come from unexpected sources, and that curiosity-driven discovery research is vital to understanding how life works. Discovery research is therefore a key part of the Wellcome strategy; providing researchers from different backgrounds the resources they need to take on big questions and overcome barriers to progress.

We are looking for a Funding Manager - Humanities and Social Sciences to join our team for a fixed term contract (end date: March.2027).

Where in Wellcome will I be working? 

Research Funding is responsible for the operational management, governance, and support of all Wellcome’s grant funding activities. This role is in the Funding Management team, which delivers and manages funding schemes, targeted calls, major investments, and one-off applications. We work closely with colleagues in Strategic Programmes, Legal, and Finance to implement funding activities. We manage the full lifecycle of grant applications—from submission and review to award—for Discovery Research and Data for Science and Health.

To deliver Wellcome’s funding in discovery research, we are looking for a Funding Manager to work in our Humanities & Social Sciences team in Research Funding on a fixed-term contract until March 2027.

What will I be doing? 

You’ll manage a portfolio of grants across the full life cycle—carrying out due diligence, coordinating expert reviews and funding advisory committees, providing clear written feedback, making awards and responding to queries—so applications are handled fairly, efficiently and on time. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for our research community, working with colleagues to enable world‑class research through inclusive, transparent processes.

As a Funding Manager, Humanities and Social Sciences, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of grants throughout their lifecycle – from application and due diligence to award and post-award queries – ensuring processes are fair, efficient and timely.

• Coordinate expert reviews and funding committees, identifying appropriate reviewers, managing communications and supporting good governance and decision-making.

• Provide clear, constructive feedback by distilling complex committee discussions into accurate, accessible advice for applicants.

• Act as a trusted advisor, offering guidance to applicants and colleagues on funding policies, assessment processes and best practice.

• Ensure smooth grant management post-award, handling queries, monitoring compliance and supporting grant holders to deliver successful outcomes.

• Contribute to continuous improvement, mentoring new team members, supporting funding initiatives and helping shape policies and processes that promote inclusivity and efficiency.

Is this job for me?

You’ll thrive in this role if you have experience in the research environment, understand funding processes, and can manage complex priorities with confidence. Strong communication, analytical skills and attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively. If you’re organised, adaptable and keen to make a positive impact on world-class research, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for this role please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Minimum Criteria: 

• Experience of academic research environment an...

We are the only environmental charity working across the entire length of the River Severn. Our work is bold, ambitious, and rooted in science and community action. From urban streams to remote upland headwaters, we are tackling the biggest challenges facing our rivers through restoration, education, and collaboration.

Your Role

As Senior River Engagement Officer, you’ll take a leading role in our Community Engagement team – designing and delivering creative programmes that connect people with rivers and inspire action for nature. You’ll manage and mentor a growing team, develop exciting new projects, and secure funding to make them happen.

Working in one of our operational catchments, you’ll build partnerships with schools, businesses, and communities, while delivering hands-on engagement activities – from citizen science and volunteering to wellbeing initiatives and outdoor learning. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of community engagement at Severn Rivers Trust.

What you will do

• Lead ambitious engagement programmes– from school learning and family events to volunteering and river health monitoring.
• Manage and mentor River Engagement Officers and freelancers, fostering an inclusive and supportive team culture.
• Develop new projects and secure funding, turning bold ideas into real-world impact.
• Champion nature-based solutions and river wellbeing, helping communities understand how rivers support climate resilience and biodiversity.
• Build partnerships across sectors, working with schools, businesses, and community groups to create shared benefits for rivers and people.
• Act as the local lead for your catchment, delivering engagement that reflects local priorities and inspires action.

Who We Are Looking For

This is a senior role requiring proven experience in community engagement and project management. You’ll need:

• A strong passion for rivers, wildlife, and nature conservation.
• Experience leading engagement programmes such as citizen science, volunteering, education, or wellbeing initiatives.
• Confidence in managing and mentoring staff or volunteers.
• Excellent communication skills – able to engage, inspire, and influence a wide range of audiences.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, delivery, and monitoring of multi-strand programmes.
• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively across sectors.
• Willingness to travel regularly within your catchment and work occasional evenings/weekends.

Please note: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will invite strong candidates to interview. We aim to appoint by April for a May–June 2026 start. The vacancy will close once the post is filled.

SA669 - Golf Instructor

Job Code:

SA669

Post:

Golf Instructor

Location:

Various

Position available:

Flexible

Duration:

Permanent

Salary:

£12.60-£15.07 per hour

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Graham Dutton at GDutton@sportaberdeen.co.uk.

How to apply:

Click Here for an Application Form

Click Here for an Equal Opportunities and Criminal Convictions Form

Please note that BOTH the application and Equal Opportunities and Criminal Convictions forms MUST be submitted for your application to be considered.