Jobs at YORK CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Are you a finance professional who’s passionate about making a difference? Do you enjoy combining number-crunching with purposeful work? Kyra Women’s Project is looking for a dedicated and detail-focused Finance and Operations Manager to join our small, committed team.

Kyra is York’s only independent women’s charity dedicated to self-development and wellbeing. We bring together women from all walks of life who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable or simply seeking connection and growth. Run by women, for women, we’re proud of our warm, inclusive, and supportive community.

This role is a brilliant opportunity to work at the heart of a values-led charity, playing a key part in ensuring our financial health and operational stability. You’ll be a vital partner to our CEO and Board of Trustees, enabling them to focus on strategy and sustainability, while you provide oversight on everything from budgeting and reporting to payroll and process improvement.

You’ll be supported by a part-time Finance & Operations Officer and will line-manage and collaborate with them to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

What you'll be doing:
• Leading on day-to-day financial management and reporting
• Managing budgeting, payroll, and cashflow
• Tracking and reporting on restricted and unrestricted funds
• Preparing SORP-compliant annual accounts and financial reports for funders and the Board
• Supporting HR processes, contracts and onboarding
• Overseeing operational systems, governance and compliance
• Improving processes and strengthening back-office efficiency

Who we’re looking for:
• A solid background in finance, bookkeeping and payroll
• Experience using accounting software (we use Xero)
• Understanding of charity finance and the Charity SORP (or a willingness to learn)
• Experience managing restricted funds and funder reporting
• Great attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach—you’re not afraid to get stuck in
• The confidence to work independently and the initiative to identify and introduce improvements where appropriate

Why join Kyra?
• Purposeful work in a women-centred organisation
• A supportive and flexible working environment
• A chance to shape and strengthen a small, impactful charity
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• An extra day off for your birthday
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Flexibility around working hours and some home working
• A commitment to fair pay—we are a Real Living Wage employer
• This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, part 1

Location: St Saviourgate York | Organisation: Kyra Women's Project

Salary: 20 hours per week, salary £20,580 pa (FTE: £38,588) | Job type: Part time | Hours: 20 hours per week

Benefits:
Why join Kyra? • Purposeful work in a women-centred organisation • A supportive and flexible working environment • A chance to shape and strengthen a small, impactful charity • 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) • An extra day off for your birthday • 3% employer pension contribution • Flexibility around working hours and some home working • A commitment to fair pay—we are a Real Living Wage employer

Closing date: 22-12-2025

How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re interested in the role to Ira Laketic-Ljubojevic, CEO ira@kyra.org.uk

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Category: Finance and Operations

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Support Manager – VCSE Support Team

YORK CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

32,597 per year

York

Full-time

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Support Manager – VCSE Support Team

YORK CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

32,597 per year

North Yorkshire/York: Office based (Askham Bryan) with travel in North Yorkshire as required

Full-time

5th January 2026

Location: North Yorkshire/York: Office based (Askham Bryan) with travel in North Yorkshire as required
Hours: 28 per week
Salary: NJC Scale 20 £32,597 FTE (Pro Rata 28 hrs per week)

Are you an organised, proactive manager with a passion for supporting communities? Join Community First Yorkshire as our Support Manager and help strengthen the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across North Yorkshire.

In this role, you’ll:
✅ Lead a small, dedicated support team
✅ Deliver excellent customer service and manage frontline enquiries
✅ Oversee office operations, data systems, and project administration
✅ Represent us at events and build strong relationships with partners.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has strong administrative and digital skills

Enjoys managing people and processes

Can work flexibly and adapt to a varied workload

Shares our commitment to supporting the VCSE sector.

Why join us?
You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team making a real difference to local communities. We offer volunteering days, opportunities for development, and a workplace where everyone feels valued.

For an informal discussion, please email carole.roberts@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk.

Applications close: 9am Monday 5 January 2026

Interviews: in person w/c 12 January 2026

Location: Askham Bryan York | Organisation: Community First Yorkshire

Salary: £32,597 FTE | Job type: Part time | Hours: 28

Benefits:
onsite parking

Closing date: 04-01-2026

How to apply:
Take a look at the job description on the jobs page of our website www.communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk for more details; to apply, send your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role, as well as your confidential details form and equal opportunities form (available to download from our website) to info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk.

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Support Manager – VCSE Support Team

YORK CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

32,597 per year

Askham BryanYork

Full-time

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Volunteer Coordinator

YORK CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

16.39 - 17.52 per hour

Remote

Part-time

4th January 2026

Job Description

Job title: Volunteer Coordinator (12 month contract)

Reporting to: Volunteer Manager

Hours: 18.5 hours per week, usually to be worked on weekdays, between 9am-5pm.
The hours should be worked on regular days/times to be agreed with the Volunteer Manager, to ensure they fit with RAY’s needs, but will need to include a full day each Thursday.

RAY delivers a monthly service on Sundays, and you will be required to take part in that service which involves a 6-7 hour working day for which you will be given the equivalent time off in the following week.

Salary: NJC Scale (SCP18-22) equating to £16.39-£17.52 per hour

Location: RAY does not have an office base – staff work from home with sessions and some meetings held in various locations generally close to York city centre. Sunday sessions are held at Clifton Green Primary School.

Summary of role
This is a key role within this small organisation and is integral to its ongoing development and success. The purpose of the role is to:
(i) Coordinate the team of volunteers, ensuring skills and abilities are matched to the roles, and providing adequate cover for key projects and services
(ii) Provide support and supervision to volunteers
(iii) Encourage and support members of the refugee and migrant communities with whom we work to volunteer

Key tasks:
To coordinate the team of volunteers, inducting and maintaining suitable volunteers for each project, ensuring their skills and abilities are matched to the needs of different volunteer roles

To welcome new volunteers and provide training and support to ensure they understand their role and RAY’s vision, mission and values

To assist with Enhanced DBS checks as required

To act as the first point of contact for volunteers throughout their time with RAY

To be responsible for organising volunteer rotas and regular communication with volunteers to ensure adequate cover for key projects and services

To be responsible for the safe and effective running of drop-in sessions alongside the coordination of volunteers as required

To review volunteer befriending and mentoring reports, and follow up with volunteers after events to maintain contact with volunteers who do not attend sessions

To ensure that volunteers are supported and supervised in their roles and are adhering to RAY’s policies and procedures.

To monitor and review volunteer placements to ensure volunteers receive sufficient support, and undertake 1:1 and small group check ins and report feedback to the Volunteer Manager

To encourage and support members of the refugee and migrant communities with whom we work to volunteer

To attend team meetings and take part in relevant training as required

To work collaboratively within the team to contribute towards cultural and fund-raising events which RAY organises from time to time, and to assist with the planning and delivery of holiday activities and special events

To work within RAY’s Policies and Procedures such as safeguarding and confidentiality and to uphold the organisation’s equal opportunity policy and other relevant policies

Any other duties that may be relevant to the post and required by Volunteer Manager, CEO and/or the Board of Trustees

Location: York | Organisation: RAY (Refugee Action York)

Salary: NJC Scale (SCP18-22) equating to £16.39-£17.52 per hour | Job type: Part time | Hours: 18.5

Benefits:

Closing date: 04-01-2026

How to apply:
https://www.refugeeactionyork.org/vacancies

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Volunteer Coordinator

YORK CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

16.39 - 17.52 per hour

York

Full-time

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Admin Assistant

YORK CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

14,841 per year (pro rata)

York

Part-time

4th January 2026

Are you a motivated and organised individual looking to make a difference in a meaningful environment? We are seeking a part-time Administration Assistant to join our dedicated team supporting the delivery of high-quality hospice services.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll provide essential administrative and reception support, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our services. From maintaining accurate patient records to being a friendly and professional first point of contact for patients, visitors and staff, your role will be vital to our team’s success.

Key responsibilities of this role will be:
• General admin duties such as data entry, filing, photocopying, and correspondence handling
• Supporting clinical and non-clinical teams with administrative tasks
• Managing reception duties including greeting visitors and handling telephone/email enquiries
• Coordinating meeting logistics and managing incoming/outgoing mail
• Ordering and maintaining supplies in line with finance procedures

Our ideal candidate will have:
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence in using IT systems and handling sensitive information
• A friendly and professional approach to customer service
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team

Location: St Leonard's Hospice York | Organisation: St Leonard's Hospice

Salary: £14,841 per annum pro rata | Job type: Part time | Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Benefits:
What we can offer you in return: • Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days • Attractive pension schemes • Extensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices and Blue Light Card discounts • Free on-site parking • Training and development opportunities • A supportive and friendly working environment

Closing date: 04-01-2026

How to apply:
To apply, please complete our online application form which can be found on the careers page of our website

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Category: Admin

YORK CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

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