Volunteer Vacancies
We are looking for volunteers for the following roles but the role description is for discussion and we hope to tailor each role to the volunteer’s skills and preferences. If you think you can help us in one of these voluntary roles, please contact a member of the clergy, the Churchwardens or the parish office – see Contact Us page.
Role title Location Time Commitment The role description Things you can get involved with Skills, experiences and qualities required Support offered What you could get out of it Marketing Volunteer Role Description Marketing Volunteer Serennu Children’s Centre and the wider Gwent area Flexible on a case by case basis To support the Sparkle Fundraising and Marketing team with a range of fundraising duties 1. Helping to raise vital funds for Sparkle by using your local knowledge to engage further support for our cause 2. Planning and holding fundraising events which engage your local community e.g. coffee mornings 3. Actively networking through personal connections or local opportunities 4. Attending the 4 annual Sparkle fun days 5. Holding bucket collections and bag packing events 6. Attending community group meetings and events to enlist support from local groups 7. Supporting the placement and administration of collection tins 8. Distributing event posters and recruiting event participants 1. Good communication skills 2. Creative, reliable and enthusiastic 3. Ideally, previous experience of networking or fundraising 4. Knowledge of Newport and wider South Gwent area 5. Friendly, reliable, approachable and a confident team player 1. Training and induction to the role 2. Individual support meetings with Supervisor (Fundraising Manager) 3. On-going informal support from the Volunteer Manager, other staff and volunteers 4. Training & ongoing continuing development opportunities 5. Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses 1. Learn new skills 2. Gain experience for related roles 3. Develop awareness and understanding around disabilities and developmental difficulties, particularly in children 4. Be part of a diverse team of volunteers 5. Opportunities for further training, and expanding knowledge 6. The satisfaction of knowing you will be making an important difference to the lives of children and young people 7. Opportunities to get involved in other Sparkle services Other relevant information This post may require an enhanced disclosure and barring check and children barred list check dependent on the time commitment you are able to give. What to do if you are interested Further information & questions: If you would like more information about Sparkle and the role please email recruitment@sparkleappeal.org. Or alternatively you can call 01633 748092
Role title Location Time Commitment The role description Things you can get involved with Skills, experiences and qualities required Support offered What you could get out of it Volunteer Fundraiser Role Description Volunteer Fundraiser Serennu Children’s Centre and the wider Gwent area Flexible on a case by case basis To support the Sparkle Fundraising and Marketing team with a range of fundraising duties 1. Helping to raise vital funds for Sparkle by using your local knowledge to engage further support for our cause 2. Planning and holding fundraising events which engage your local community e.g. coffee mornings 3. Actively networking through personal connections or local opportunities 4. Attending the 4 annual Sparkle fun days 5. Holding bucket collections and bag packing events 6. Attending community group meetings and events to enlist support from local groups 7. Supporting the placement and administration of collection tins 8. Distributing event posters and recruiting event participants 1. Good communication skills 2. Creative, reliable and enthusiastic 3. Ideally, previous experience of networking or fundraising 4. Knowledge of Newport and wider South Gwent area 5. Friendly, reliable, approachable and a confident team player 1. Training and induction to the role 2. Individual support meetings with Supervisor (Fundraising Manager) 3. On-going informal support from the Volunteer Manager, other staff and volunteers 4. Training & ongoing continuing development opportunities 5. Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses 1. Learn new skills 2. Gain experience for related roles 3. Develop awareness and understanding around disabilities and developmental difficulties, particularly in children 4. Be part of a diverse team of volunteers 5. Opportunities for further training, and expanding knowledge 6. The satisfaction of knowing you will be making an important difference to the lives of children and young people 7. Opportunities to get involved in other Sparkle services Other relevant information This post may require an enhanced disclosure and barring check and children barred list check dependent on the time commitment you are able to give. What to do if you are interested Further information & questions: If you would like more information about Sparkle and the role please email Carla.Hopkins@wales.nhs.uk Or alternatively you can call 01633 748092
Trustee wanted
Richmond Carers Centre is seeking to recruit Trustees to join its Board of trustees.
As a Trustee, you will be part of a group leading and governing Richmond Carers Centre, ensuring we comply with our legal obligations as a charity, meet our aims and objectives, and delivering high quality services to local unpaid carers.
Richmond Carers Centre is an award winning and forward-looking registered charity that provides information, advice and emotional support to adult and young unpaid carers in the Borough of Richmond upon Thames. For adult carers registering with Richmond Carers Centre, further services include information updates by email, regular activities (some online and some face-to-face) such as a book club, photography club, carers yoga and carers walks, coffee socials, and short trips such as to Kew Gardens. There is a full learning and workshops programme and a counselling service. The support team is a source of listening and emotional support, with support workers helping carers to find the support they need through signposting and referrals to other services.
The Young Carers Service supports young carers aged 5-18 with advice, information and emotional support, regular after school activities and a full holiday activities programme during school breaks. It also operates a mentoring service, which can take place online, in schools or out in the community.
Established in 2002, Richmond Carers Centre has a sound financial base and most of its income comes from the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and local charitable institutions. Its office is located near Twickenham Green and has a staff of 14 including a CEO. The bookkeeping arrangements and financial controls are well established and work well.
There are several board meetings planned for 2025. If you are interested in volunteering with Richmond Carers Centre as a trustee, please have a look at the role description below and send a Career Profile/CV and a covering letter outlining your reasons for wanting to join Richmond Carers Centre’s Board of Trustees. Please email your documents to our CEO, Melissa.
Melissa Wilks – Chief Executive Officer Richmond Carers Centre
Telephone: 020 8867 2380
Email: melissa.wilks@richmondcarers.org
If your have any questions or concerns, please contact our Vice-chair of Trustees, Nicholas directly to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Nicholas Rettie – Vice-chair of the Board of Trustees Richmond Carers Centre
Telephone: 07860 464170
Email: nicholasrettie@outlook.com
If your application is deemed suitable, Richmond Carers Centre will:
- Schedule an interview with the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board to explore your suitability, skills, knowledge and areas of interest
- We will also share further information about Richmond Carers Centre, trustee time commitments and our induction process
- Please note, if your application is successful, we will ask for 2 references
What is an unpaid carer?
An unpaid carer is someone of any age who, without payment, provides care and support to a partner, friend, relative or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This may be due to a physical or learning disability, a mental health condition, long term illness, frailty, addiction or substance misuse.
Anyone can become a carer and often carers do not realise for some time that this is what they are. Many feel they are just doing their duty as a spouse, friend or family member and no more than anyone else in their situation would do. Becoming a carer is not a choice that people make, it is the outcome of a change in circumstance, and many do not realise there is support available.
Carers UK estimates there 1 in 8 (around 6.5 million) people are carers, with 1.3 million of them providing more than 50 hours care a week and 5 million juggling care and work (https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/press-releases/facts-and-figures)
Volunteer Counsellor
Job description
Richmond Carers Centre, a network partner of Carers Trust, is a registered charity providing information, support, advice and a voice for carers living and caring in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Helping Carers to Live Well is our organisational aim. We are looking for someone with the skills and ability to offer a coordinated approach in supporting unpaid and family adult carers in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Carers provide vital support and can come from all walks of life and be of any age.
As a Volunteer Counsellor, you will be part of a small dedicated team and directly deliver our counselling service to adult carers. You will provide regular counselling sessions for carers each week. These will either be face-to-face at our centre or can be via a remote offer using either a video platform such as MS Teams or by telephone. The counselling service is part of a range of services offered to support carers with their emotional wellbeing. This work helps to enhance carers’ health and wellbeing. It also provides carers with a much needed break from their caring responsibilities, in a safe environment where they can focus on their wellbeing.
With your proven experience of working with carers or other vulnerable groups on an individual and/or group basis, you will recognise the importance of being client focused and have a commitment to enhance the lives of carers. You will be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of carer’s needs and a wide range of skills in relation to working with individuals and groups.
You will be self-motivated and positive in your approach to working with both carers and staff and have a willingness to embrace our organisational values. Strong administrative, time management, IT and organisational skills are essential.
Benefits of volunteering for Richmond Carers Centre:
- Clinical supervision every fortnight
- Flexible working with counselling either offered face-to-face or remotely
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Access to shared resources and training opportunities
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Staff and volunteer socials
Please use the application form only. CVs will not be accepted
Provisional interview date – February 2026
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may appoint before the advert closes. Early applications are encouraged.
For application documents, please click the relevant links below. Please email your completed Application form and the Equality and Monitoring form to support@richmondcarers.org
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call 020 8867 2380 and ask to speak to Sophie Richardson, Operations Manager or Ellie Wright, Interim Adult Carers Support Team Leader.
Privacy Notice
In compliance with General Data Protect Regulations, Richmond Carers Centre will only collect personal data and applicant information relevant to carry out a safe recruiting process. This means we will ask for data such as applicant’s name and contact details, education and employment history, and contact details for referees. The application pack will include an equalities monitoring form, which will be separate to the application form for statistical purposes only. Applicant’s information will not be shared with a 3rd party unless required to do so by law. We will retain applicant’s information for the duration of the recruitment period after which unsuccessful applications will be deleted.
Richmond Carers Centre is committed to Equality of Opportunity
Registered Charity No: 1092459. Company No: 4412793
3 X TRUSTEES WITH FUNDRAISING EXPERTISE (VOLUNTEER POSITION) Museum of Brands is seeking proactive and strategic individuals to join our Board of Trustees. In this role, you will help shape the museum’s vision and financial sustainability, while also serving on a newly established Fundraising Committee focused on expanding our support base and deepening donor engagement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Fundraising Leadership: Collaborate in developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies aligned with the museum’s mission and long-term goals. • Fundraising Committee Involvement: Serve on the museum’s new Fundraising Committee, working closely with fellow board members and staff to identify key fundraising priorities and initiatives. • Proactive Networking: Actively expand the museum’s network by identifying and engaging new corporate partners, high-net-worth individuals, and potential patrons. • Corporate Partnerships: Lead efforts to secure corporate sponsorships and partnerships, developing mutually beneficial opportunities that enhance the museum’s profile and support its programmes. • Donor Cultivation: Build relationships with existing donors and identify new funding prospects, fostering sustained interest and investment in the museum’s future. • Ambassadorship: Represent the museum in the wider community, advocating for its programmes and mission to enhance public visibility and support Individual giving: Help develop strategies for individual giving, including legacies, crowd funding and payroll giving • • Fundraising operations: Help develop tactics for supporting the Museum team in maximising fundraising revenues, including marketing initiatives to raise awareness and also match funding at all levels KEY SKILLS: • Proven experience in fundraising, development, or philanthropy, with a successful track record of building strong, high-value relationships. • Strong networking skills, with the ability to engage corporate leaders, philanthropists, and community influencers. • Passion for the arts, cultural preservation, and commitment to the museum’s mission. • Enthusiasm for participating in the new Fundraising Committee, attending board meetings, and supporting museum events as needed. • Time Commitment: This is a volunteer position, with monthly board meetings, periodic Fundraising Committee meetings, and attendance at key events and functions as appropriate. Time Commitment: This is a volunteer position, with monthly board meetings, periodic Fundraising Committee meetings, and attendance at key events and functions as appropriate. For further information or to submit an application, please contact: Mr. Paul Botje at paul.botje@museumofbrands.com
Recruitment pack Project Lead: Carers Assessments Training & Awareness Fixed Term (9 months) 14.4 (2 days) hours per week, £26,000 FTE, £7,800 actual p/a. Application deadline: 9th February 2026 5pm Message from Vikki Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer We are a charity established in Bexley for over 20 years, set up by and for unpaid Carers in and around Bexley. Our aim is to make a difference for carers every day and have a positive impact on both the lives of our Carers and the communities in which we work. We offer excellent and high-quality services including counselling, welfare benefits guidance, carers and care needs assessments, a Support Worker Service and a groups programme, but our strength is that we also bring to our work ourselves as people: committed, trying our best with a range of strengths, interests and experiences. The team work within a defined, accountable and supportive framework but with autonomy, transparency, trust and commitment to support thousands of local unpaid carers every year. Our values are really important to us, we encourage others who hold these values to consider joining the team. We believe that building a strong culture is what builds a strong organisation, which in turn enables us to offer high-quality and impactful support for carers. People First – We recognise and value people as individuals with individual needs and feelings and we are committed to providing flexible and creative services in response. Our focus is on putting people first and treating people how we would wish to be treated. We are compassionate, warm, polite, empathetic, understanding and approachable. Respect – We treat everyone with dignity, understanding and respect. We value diversity and embrace people’s differences in the way we work. Honesty and integrity – We believe that acting with integrity and honesty is integral to our work; this means we do what we say we will and deliver our promises. We are open, honest and transparent in the way we work. Professional – We have a skilled and experienced team of staff and volunteers who are committed to working in a professional way and delivering excellence within all our services. Valuing Our Volunteers - We have a dedicated and enthusiastic team of local volunteers who support our work. We are led by a voluntary Trustee board who provide direction and leadership to Carers Support (Bexley). 1 | P a g e Job description and person specification Project Lead: Carers Assessments Training & Awareness reporting to the Chief Executive Location Our offices are at Wolsley House, Crayford, Bexley. Staff are encouraged to manage their own time within core hours, with line management support, with a presence in the office and community and with flexibility to work remotely. Hours Salary Benefits 14.4 hours (2 days) per week £26,000 per annum pro-rata £7,800 (Fixed term for 9 months) 25 days holiday (pro-rata) per annum plus bank holidays 6% pension contribution Additional day off on your birthday and Christmas eve each year Paid carers leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Purpose of the role This role exists to improve outcomes for unpaid carers by strengthening how Carers Assessments and Support Plans are understood, delivered, and valued across adult social care and the voluntary sector. The postholder will lead a funded, time-limited programme that delivers improvements in carer identification, assessment quality, and carer-centred practice. To deliver a high-quality training and awareness programme to a total of 50 adult social care staff that increases workforce confidence, embeds carers’ lived experience into practice, and contributes to improved outcomes for carers, in line with funder expectations. The training is to be co-created with unpaid carers and is likely to be delivered in small “lunch and learn” group sessions, scheduled over 6 months. Main Duties Contribution to Project Outcomes • Co-produced training materials that reflect carers’ lived experience. • • An increase in staff confidence and knowledge. Improved quality and consistency of Carers Assessments and Support Plans. Key Areas of Focus • Leading the design and delivery of a training and awareness programme. 2 | P a g e • Embedding carers’ voices through co-design and co-delivery. • Supporting cultural change towards carer-aware, person-centred practice. • Contributing to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting against funded outcomes. Other • At times, it may be helpful to attend Board meetings and other meetings, for example staff meetings. This would be within your contracted time. • Attending and participating in training or development required to ensure personal and professional development to meet the requirements of your role and the charity’s standards. Person Specification Knowledge/Experience Experience of training, ...
Job Description: Catering and Housekeeping Assistant Job Title: Level: Salary/Hourly Rate: Term: Hours: Responsible to: Accommodation: Catering and Housekeeping Assistant 2 £23,132 + meals when on shift Fixed term, 20th April 2026 to 31st August 2026 35 hours a week with split shifts, evening shifts. Monday to Friday Hospitality Manager Live in Preferable at favourable rates (Static caravan available) Role Summary and Accountabilities: The catering assistant will be primarily responsible for creating visually pleasing and tasty meals from our small and simple menu to groups of children on activity residentials as well as ensuring the accommodation, toilet and shower facilities are cleaned to a high standard. As part of this, a high level of personal hygiene, an excellent work ethic and good customer service skills will be important factors in their day-to-day work. Work process such as cleaning, tidying storing and labelling food as well as working to the standards set by the Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) is critical. Secondary tasks such as simple grounds work, cleaning and supporting the activity team will form part of your duties where we have gaps in our catering provision. Job Description: Cooking Storing food safely and rotating stock efficiently are essential. Preparing food hygienically in line with SFBB and food and hygiene level 2 standards Be able to cook tasty and attractive meals from a simple and limited recipe for large groups of people. Be able to cook to a schedule and serve food in multiple locations. Have high standards of personal hygiene. Promoting and enforcing standards for good food safety and hygiene across staff and guests Promoting recycling, composting and environmentally friendly procedures when it comes to waste food and packaging. Be prepared to work split shifts and antisocial hours to meet the demands of the catering needs. Take daily orders for pack lunches and prepare in good time. Cleaning Ensuring all catering facilities are kept clean during food preparations, before and after use Creating and maintaining a schedule of deep cleaning for all catering facilities Ensuring all cooking equipment, plates and crockery are cleaned after each use. Customer service Have excellent face to face skills with customers including children and group leads and teachers. General duties During periods where there are no catering groups, the cook should be prepared to: Conduct additional cleaning associated with catering operations (such as deep cleaning and stock takes) Support with or take lead on cleaning of the site, building and washroom facilities working closely with the booking coordinator. Support with grass cutting and other general site work working closely with the maintenance coordinator. Support with general activity tasks and maintenance where trained working closely with the [Centre Manager] Other: Support overnight on-call cover of residential groups (Additional Remuneration available) Due to the varied and ever-changing nature of operations at Via Ferrata Cornwall (VFC) & BF Adventure (BFA) you may be required to undertake additional roles, responsibilities, and tasks* as necessary to facilitate the smooth running of activities. *(within your level of experience, training, and capability) Person Specification Summary We are looking for someone who is very organised, able to cook good but simple food following a simple menu who is polite and great with people. The catering provision is small so being able to work alongside someone is key and the willingness to step in and get your hands dirty with all aspects of the job is important. Experience Some cooking experience is important. Experience of customer service is important. Essential Skills and Qualifications Ability to cook simple and tasty meals, training can be provided. Level 2 food and hygiene (this can be completed at the start of the contract) Excellent people skills Desirable Skills and Qualifications Activity experience Groundwork and handy man experience First aid qualification COSHH training Manual handling training What next: Please complete the Application Form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. These forms can be found on our website. You can either use the online version or the Word format If you choose the Word document, please save the Application Form in the following format: Your name_Post applied for_date. Please email the form to jobs@bfadventure.org with the email subject Catering assistant Application The closing date for applications is 1/03/26 (or when all available vacancies have been filled) Interviews are scheduled to take place on a case-by-case basis for applications that meet the threshold to be invited to interview though a scoring process. Please be. aware that only applications made using the BF Adventure application f...
Job Description: Catering and Housekeeping Coordinator Job Title: Level: Salary/Hourly Rate: Term: Hours: Responsible to: Accommodation: Catering Coordinator 3 £24,479 + meals when on shift fixed term, 20th April 2026 to 4th September 2026 with the possibility of a contract extension depending on booking levels 35 hours a week with split shifts, evening shifts on Monday to Friday Hospitality Manager Live in Preferable at favourable rates (Static caravan available) Role Summary and Accountabilities: The Catering Coordinator (CC) will be the lead member of staff ensuring that the catering provision at BF Adventure (BFA), primarily focused on children’s residentials is operating to an extremely high standard in all regards. The CC as part of their duties will be responsible for planning, purchasing, and preparing food as well as maintaining excellent levels of food hygiene and ensuring excellent customer service. Job Description: Planning, preparation, and administration Working with the Hospitality Manager and [Centre Manager] to prepare in advance meals for school residential groups ranging from 20 to 150 people Ordering food in advance Planning a cleaning schedule for all catering facilities Planning to meet groups needs with regards to allergies and intolerances Keep up to date menus, the safer food better business (SFBB), policies, rota’s, schedules as needed. Report to the Hospitality Manager any issues and problems. Report to the maintenance coordinator things in need of repair, fixing or replacing in a timely fashion. Report to the Hospitality Manager differences in catering numbers timely so invoices can be adjusted in good time. Cooking Storing food safely, rotating stock efficiently and being proactive with ordering and stock levels are essential. Preparing food hygienically in line with SFBB and food and hygiene level 3 standards Be able to cook tasty and attractive meals from a standard recipe for large groups of people. Be able to cook to a schedule and serve food in multiple locations. Have high standards of personal hygiene. Promoting and enforcing standards for good food safety and hygiene across staff and guests Promoting recycling, composting and environmentally friendly procedures when it comes to waste food and packaging. Be prepared to work split shifts and antisocial hours to meet the demands of the catering needs. Cleaning Ensuring all catering facilities are kept clean during food preparations, before and after use Creating and maintaining a schedule of deep cleaning for all catering facilities Ensuring all cooking equipment, plates and crockery are cleaned after each use. Maintaining cleaning stock levels suitable for catering processes Customer service Have excellent face to face skills with customers including children and group leads and teachers. Have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills to be able to touch base with customers prior to arrival to discuss needs and alternative plans such as complex dietary needs. Be able to problem solve issues with respect and efficiency during groups stay on site to factor in changing requirements and needs for the group such as a change in group numbers. Coordination To be self-managing and highly organised To line mange other catering staff. This includes staff directly focused on kitchen duties and other support staff such as apprentices, instructors and managers assigned to support or to cover sickness. General duties During periods where there are no catering groups, the CC should be prepared to: Carry out additional cleaning associated with catering operations (such as deep cleaning and stock takes) Support with or take lead on cleaning of the site, building and washroom facilities working closely with the Hospitality Manager. Support with grass cutting and other general site work working closely with the maintenance coordinator. Support with general activity tasks and maintenance where trained working closely with the Centre Manager Other: Support overnight on-call cover of residential groups (Additional Remuneration available) Due to the varied and ever-changing nature of operations at Via Ferrata Cornwall & BFA you may be required to undertake additional roles, responsibilities, and tasks* as necessary to facilitate the smooth running of activities. *(within your level of experience, training, and capability) Person Specification Summary We are looking for someone who is very organised, able to cook good but simple food following a standard menu who is polite and great with people. The catering provision is small so being able to work alongside someone is key and the willingness to step in and get stuck in with all aspects of the job is important. Experience Catering to groups of people Operating as part of a team System and process management Stock tak...
Job Description Job Title: Fundraising Apprentice (37.5 hours per week including study time) Responsible To: Events Fundraiser Responsible For: Not Applicable Training: The Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship combines workplace learning with online training sessions, leading to a nationally recognised qualification. Purpose of Job Support the fundraising team in delivering and promoting a wide variety of activities, including mass participation events, challenge and community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and individual giving. Ensure excellent support and stewardship for fundraisers to help maximise income and impact. Main Responsibilities Support the team with administration tasks as required including producing fundraising packs, certificates, thank you letters, sourcing raffle and auction prizes and helping with event logistics. Manage the administration and communication for Regular Giving supporters, ensuring they receive timely updates, excellent stewardship, and a positive supporter experience. Ensure stocks of stationery, literature, and promotional materials are well maintained and available to support fundraising activities. Maintain accurate supporter records and mailing lists in the Beacon database, ensuring data is kept up to date, and create target lists to reach and engage supporters for fundraising opportunities. Write and source creative copy for fundraising and generic communications, e.g., blogs, e-newsletters and providing content for our digital channels. This includes developing relationships with fundraisers to gather emotive stories. Recruit and motivate Community Champions and other fundraising volunteers, ensuring they are well supported and engaged throughout all fundraising activities. Follow up on leads generated from our online services activities and maintain regular, friendly contact with past fundraisers by phone and email to build lasting relationships and encourage continued support. Assist the Fundraising Manager with research into new fundraising initiatives. Attend fundraising events with the team as required. Other It is a requirement of the position to remain flexible within your role and support the fundraising team as required and supporting other departments as business needs require for example, providing cover when other members of the team are unavailable. A willingness to be involved in the wider work undertaken by MS-UK is required. You will be expected to attend fundraising events as and when required. This may involve occasional weekend or evening work. You must comply with our internal policies and procedures e.g., Health and Safety Policy. This is not an exhaustive job description and these duties may change from time to time to reflect changes in the organisation’s circumstances. MS-UK therefore reserves the right to vary the job description in consultation with you. Essential Skills and experience Educated to at least GCSE standard or equivalent in English and Mathematics. Computer literate with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office. A keen attitude to learning and a willingness to undertake training. Good Organisational and time management skills. Good communication skills with the confidence to build positive relationships with fundraisers over the phone. Ability to work on own initiative. Flexible, enthusiastic and be a good team player. Polite and courteous and treats all people with respect. Commitment to MS-UK’s vision, mission and values. Desirable Skills and experience Experience of working in a busy office environment. Experience of using databases and Excel. Excellent copywriting skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Magpie Dance Trustee with Fundraising Experience
Company: Magpie Dance
Location: Bromley
Level: Board
Salary: Unpaid, voluntary
Contract Type: Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years and are eligible for re-appointment to an additional term of three years by mutual consent. This is an unpaid, voluntary role.
Closing Date: 28 Feb 26
Job Description:
We are looking to appoint a new trustee with an understanding of fundraising and the charity sector. The incoming trustee will support the board by advising on opportunities within the wider charity sector and how we can leverage these at Magpie. The trustee will also bring strategic insight alongside our experienced fundraising professional and investment-focused board members. The appointed trustee will also champion Magpie Dance as an active ambassador, helping us build connections and raise our profile across fundraising, charity and arts sector networks.
Children’s Worker – Places Project
We are looking to appoint a Children’s Worker to work with the team on a range of innovative new initiatives for children and their families, as well as helping existing ministries to grow and flourish.
The Diocese of Manchester has established the Places Project, which is currently working with 33 schools and 33 churches in developing discipleship pathways for children and young people in Bolton. We are looking to appoint a Children’s Worker to work with the team on a range of innovative new initiatives for children and their families, as well as helping existing ministries to grow and flourish.
The Children’s Worker will work with churches and primary schools to create worship and discipleship opportunities for children. As part of their role, the Children’s Worker will work as part of the wider Places Project team, with specific involvement in a Year 6 transition programme in primary schools.
The Children’s Worker will have many opportunities for training and development, as well as the creative freedom to launch new children’s initiatives. They will work within a highly motivated and supportive team, who are committed to prayer and to raising a generation of Jesus-followers.
The post holder should have some experience of children’s ministry and working or volunteering in a church and/or school context. To succeed, they need to be enthusiastic, relational, self-motivated and able to lead children in a variety of contexts.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
The post will be offered to the successful candidate subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Alison Adlum, Children and Families Lead, Places Project: email alisonadlum@manchester.anglican.org, tel 07552 595542.
Queries can be directed to jobs@manchester.anglican.org
Applying
Application should be made via a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Closing Date: Friday 13th February 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: Tuesday 24th February 2026 at St Andrew’s Church, Over Hulton, Crescent Avenue, Bolton BL5 1EN
Recruiting Board Members for Kent MS Therapy Centre Charity The Kent MS Therapy Centre’s purpose is to support those in our community living with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions. The centre’s home is a purpose-built building housing a hydrotherapy pool, a gym, treatment rooms, two oxygen therapy tanks, self serve café and beautiful gardens. The Charity is focussed on its strategic aims, built around four key pillars: • Our Priorities – Creating a welcoming, inclusive Centre with a strong identity, where we make the best use of our spaces and resources. • Member Experience – Putting your needs at the centre of everything we do and ensuring you receive the highest quality of service. • Our Way – Building on what works, making a bigger impact, and working in partnership with others. • Our Team – Fostering a culture of growth, learning, and continuous improvement, where everyone feels they truly belong. This strategy will help us unlock the full potential of the Centre – ensuring we continue to deliver the very best support while securing a sustainable future. The Charity is entirely self-funded through income and donations and needs to raise in the region of £850,000 per year. We are looking for new board members to strengthen the team and replace those retiring. Please come and visit the centre to see what we do. Who we are The Charity aims to improve the lives of those living with MS and other conditions, their families and those who care for them and to be recognised as the next point of contact following diagnosis by: • the provision of specialist clinics – including physiotherapy and hydrotherapy • providing gym, specialist exercise classes as well as yoga, aqua yoga and Pilates • providing a range of complementary therapies • giving advice, support, and information to those living with MS, their carers, and families, in an environment which encourages mutual support and friendship • providing a community of peer support • supporting and enabling self-management of neurological disease In 2024 560 distinct individuals benefitted from Kent MSTC and there were over 12,410 attendances/visits to the Centre. The next three years promise to be an exciting journey for the Charity and the Centre. The Kent MS Therapy Centre is a special place – and together, we really can grow stronger. The Role We have a skilled and supportive team of trustees who work with the CEO and leadership team to enable the staff and volunteer workforce to support our centre. Our trustees play an important role in providing the strategy for the centre, holding the executive to account, and helping them to manage issues that arise. We have started 2025 financially healthy and ready to take on the challenges facing us. It is an exciting time to be part of our organisation. We would love to meet with you if you: • Enjoy working as part of a team and can bring a new perspective to the board. • Consider challenging the status quo and provide constructive feedback. • Respect views, values and cultures that are different from your own. • Are willing to commit a minimum of 12 days per year. Previous board experience is desirable but not essential. We are looking to recruit trustees from the following professional backgrounds: - - Experience and understanding of the health sector and supporting those living with neurological conditions Experience and understanding of Marketing and Communications For further information please contact either: James Limmer, Chair of Trustees via jlimmer@kentmstc.org or • • Heidi Coleman, CEO via hcoleman@kentmstc.org
Incumbent and Mission Community Leader: Holcombe and Hawkshaw
The Parish of Holcombe and Hawkshaw, on the edge of the beautiful West Pennine Moors in Greater Manchester, is seeking a new Rector and Mission Community Leader to join us on the next stage of our journey.
Are you a prayerful, Spirit-led priest with a heart for people, a love of Scripture, and a passion for mission? The Parish of Holcombe and Hawkshaw, on the edge of the beautiful West Pennine Moors in Greater Manchester, is seeking a new Rector and Mission Community Leader to join us on the next stage of our journey.
We are a welcoming, warm and outward-looking parish with three distinct yet mutually supportive worshipping centres, offering a rich variety of worship styles – from traditional Anglican liturgy and choral worship to informal, all-age and contemporary services. At the heart of our life is a shared vision: loving God, loving our neighbours, and sharing Jesus with all.
We are looking for a vicar who is rooted in prayer and confident in Bible-based preaching and teaching; someone able to engage people of all ages, encourage diverse expressions of worship, and empower both ordained and lay leaders to flourish in their gifts. You will value pastoral care, be committed to safeguarding, and have the vision and resilience to lead growth in faith, discipleship and community engagement.
The parish is well supported by an enthusiastic ministry team, strong links with local schools, a part-time Children and Families Lead, and a wide range of missional and community activities. A substantial vicarage is provided next to St Mary’s, Hawkshaw.
If you are excited by the opportunity to lead a diverse parish with strong foundations and real potential for growth, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal conversation, contact Archdeacon Rachel Mann at rachelmann@manchester.anglican.org
Applying
Please ensure all applications are submitted directly via the CPAS website using this link: https://www.cpas.org.uk/node/2110
For an informal conversation, contact Archdeacon Rachel Mann at rachelmann@manchester.anglican.org
Application deadline: 12noon, Wednesday 11th February
Informal visit / Interviews: 11th and 12th March
Incumbent: St Barnabas, Clarksfield and Holy Trinity, Waterhead
The PCCs and Patron are looking for a pastoral and prayerful priest, committed to working collaboratively to increase numbers and deepen discipleship.
The PCCs and Patron are looking for a pastoral and prayerful priest, committed to working collaboratively to increase numbers and deepen discipleship. They will want to be part of churches at the centre of local life and looking outwards towards the community.
They will;
- be a person of prayer with a desire to lead a church which is growing, in numbers, faith, and community engagement
- be committed to a strong Safeguarding culture
- be enthusiastic about work with children, young people and families, both in schools and in church
- be able to see and encourage the gifts of others, of all ages and stages in life
- be keen to enable whole-life and lifelong discipleship
- be comfortable with a variety of styles of worship, from traditional to new
- have experience of developing links with the wider local community, including inter-faith work.
This is a Crown appointment.
We offer a warm Christian welcome to an area where the churches serve the community through the Thrive Project (a winner of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service). Our churches have experienced members in the wider congregation and serving as Church Officers who are able to offer practical assistance. We are seeking to grow in numbers, and in discipleship. We have a background of working together as parishes and look forward to working together with our new incumbent. We understand the pressures of ministry and offer our pastoral support to a successful candidate, as well as our respect for the privacy, time and wellbeing of our Vicar (and if applicable, their family).
Following a full review of the parsonages in the Diocese it has been decided that the vicarage at Clarksfield does not meet the standards we would hope to offer our clergy. The successful applicant would therefore be housed at the Vicarage in a neighbouring parish (The Vicarage, 1 Glebe Lane, Moorside, Oldham, OL1 4SJ) pending purchase of a new parsonage for the benefice.
Further information is available in the documents below:
Conversation about the post is welcomed. Please contact The Reverend Daniel Ramble, Area Dean of Oldham and Ashton:
Applying
Applications close on: Friday, 13th March 2026
Interviews: Monday, 13th April 2026