Jobs

Working for PCVS

Working for PCVS is a fantastic way to make a real difference in the community and have a positive impact on people's lives.

As an employee of PCVS, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, build meaningful relationships and create positive change. Our team is passionate, dedicated and driven and we are always looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join us. We offer competitive salaries, pension, flexible working, and a supportive working environment. By joining PCVS, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a real difference in the lives of those in our community.

Current PCVS Vacancies

Part-time

Closing date 30/06/2026

Volunteer Social Media Assistant

You will work closely with the community team to create engaging content for our company’s social media presence, including keeping social media updates

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Current Trustee Vacancies

Part-time

PCVS Trustee

We are looking for new Trustees to join our Board at PCVS….

Are you passionate about Peterborough, its residents and community? The PCVS Board is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as new Trustees — advocates who will help guide our vision, uphold our values, and ensure we have a more connected, supported city. As a Trustee of PCVS, you’ll play a vital role in governance, shaping policies and support to our small but mighty team at PCVS, representing and amplifying the voice of community groups and charities across Peterborough. This is a very real chance to contribute your leadership, skills, insight, and enthusiasm to strengthen our organisation’s future. Step forward and help us continue at PCVS in building a fairer, stronger, and more connected Peterborough.

For more information, an informal discussion, please do contact Jonathan Jelley MBE JP using the link. We ask individuals to commit to 4 Board meetings a year, the AGM and ad hoc meetings, and the relevant preparation work.

Part-time

Goldhay Arts Trustee

Trustee Wanted!

Could you be our next Trustee?

We are looking for additional skills in:

Legal or governance knowledge
HR and people development
Digital & IT Expertise
Finance and Fundraising
Lived experience of our cause

For more information on becoming a Volunteer Trustee, please contact us on [email protected]

Goldhay Arts Website

Part-time

Care Network Trustee

About Care Network Cambridgeshire: For over 35 years we have been working alongside local people and communities across Cambridgeshire. We are passionate about making a difference to people and empowering them to live happier, healthier and independent lives.

About you: You will have leadership or management skills and want to contribute to a key local partner in the Health and Social Care sector. You will be curious to find out more about what we do and be able to help us do it better. You will be keen to contribute to focussed working groups tackling particular issues and be an ambassador for the charity in your local networks.

About our trustees: Our trustees serve voluntarily and pro bono; they have particular responsibility for strategy, quality, compliance, governance and oversight of the Leadership Team who manage the day-to-day operations of the charity.

Information and how to apply

Personal Assistant (healthcare) Jobs

Working as a PA can be very rewarding: you can make a big difference to someone’s life and make it possible for them to continue to live independently.

Clients looking for a PA can ask PCVS to assist with recruitment. Available jobs are posted as and when they arise. You must be a registered PA and log in to the PCVS website to access these jobs.

To find out about becoming a PA visit our Personal Assistant page.

Personal Assistant Jobs

Volunteer for us

Do you want to make Peterborough’s voluntary sector stronger and more resilient? Do you have the skills and time to give to PCVS? If you believe you can bring value to what we’re doing and where we are going, please get in touch!

For other Volunteer opportunities with member organisations and associates, please Visit Go VIP

Other Paid Vacancies in the Voluntary and Charity Sector

Full-time

Closing date 13/04/2026

Head of Conservation

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Conservation to join the team that will be central to the development of the Trusts wider land and conservation management works. The post will lead on the implementation of a range of conservation initiatives across the Trusts land holding, including at Ferry Meadows Country Park, the Rural Estate and satellite sites including Norman Cross, Northurst Farm and the Trusts tenanted agricultural land.

Working closely with the Director of Landscape and Conservation, you will have a key leadership role in the delivery of the Wild EyeNature Recovery Project –a flagship 220-hectare initiative connecting local and national communities, partners and stakeholders to support nature, health and wellbeing, education and social cohesion.

The role will encompass a variety of tasks including but not limited to the following:

Leadership and Team Management
• Lead, line-manage and develop the Conservation Team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative approach across all workstreams

Strategic Conservation and Land Management
• Lead the development and implementation of conservation strategics, land-use plans, access plans and ecological infrastructure projects

Project and Programme Delivery
• Manage multiple concurrent project workstreams, ensuring efficient planning, resourcing and timely delivery of milestones

Finance, Funding and Commercial Mechanisms
• Develop blended finance approaches using Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), carbon credits, agri-environment schemes and other natural capital opportunities

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge & experience:

Proven track record of delivering complex projects, with at least 5 years’ experience in programme coordination and/or land management within farming, conservation or environmental sectors
Practical experience of ecology and nature restoration across a range of habitats, such as lowland heath, calcareous grassland, woodland and wetlands
Strong experience in business and project planning, including budget development, forecasting and financial monitoring

For recruitment pack and application form click here.

Part-time

New Creatives Young Leaders

Jumped Up theatre company.

Ages: 20–24

Meets: Weekly (Oct–April, alongside New Creatives)
Focus: Leadership, peer support, and co-facilitation.

What you’ll do:

Start with 4 taster sessions (Oct–Nov) exploring different artists and styles.
Choose which artist/project you want to work with for the rest of the term.
Collaborate on a creative response to environmental issues that matter to you.
Use performing arts to build original work and share in a public performance in April/May 2026.
Go on creative trips and connect with new ideas.
Support weekly workshops and rehearsals.
Help younger participants feel welcome and confident.
Receive support and experience in creative leadership.
Play a vital role in shaping the programme.

You’ll gain:

Paid experience in youth arts and leadership.
Skills in teamwork, communication, planning, and mentoring.
Skills in performance, collaboration, and devising.
Confidence in public speaking and creative problem solving.
A platform to amplify your voice on climate and environmental justice.
A stronger CV and progression support for future creative careers

Details and application

Part-time

Relief Workers

Would you like a flexible, paid role that makes a real difference to people when they need it most?

Care Network is recruiting for Relief Workers. These roles don’t have fixed hours – you can work when it’s convenient to you and get paid over £12 an hour for doing so! We are looking for workers who have the skills to work in one or more of our core services.

Provide support for people who need help with practical things following discharge from hospital, or if they have been unwell. This may be things like doing a little shopping or light housework, taking the time to chat to people and make sure they are comfortable and having access to the support they need to be able to stay safely at home and in touch with their community.

Provide support for people who are struggling with their wellbeing. Through encouraging them and unblocking problems we encourage and enable people to achieve the things they need and want to do.

If you are an empathetic and supportive person, who is good at listening and are experienced in making a positive difference to people’s lives, we are keen to hear from you. If you would like to apply please send a CV and a covering statement explaining why you wish to be considered to [email protected]. We can then arrange an informal telephone chat about the role.

More information

Full-time

Various roles

Kidney Research UK has various roles available.

Click the link to check out their jobs in research, giving, data science etc.

Salary range from £25,000-£48,000 depending on role

F/T and P/T

Appointed to Peterborough office with hybrid working usually offered.

Information and application

Full-time

Various roles

Healthwatch is currently recruiting for three roles.

Project manager – Full time

Administration officer – part time

Engagement officer – part time

Hybrid working

Information and application

Full-time

Closing date 13/04/2026

Communications & Data Administrator

Shine is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting individuals with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, along with their families and caregivers. With a community of over 15,000 members, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by these conditions through specialist support and advocacy.

We are seeking a Communications & Data Administrator to join our team at Shine Head Office in Peterborough. As a key member of the team, you will provide administrative support for the Communications and Data team at Shine. Daily tasks include administration of events, updating our website and social media, and supporting on campaigns.

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, 35 hours per week. Permanent Contract.
Salary: £23,595.00 gross per annum
Location: Shine, Unit 4, The Forum, Minerva Business Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6FT

Information and application