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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. 

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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

 

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]

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.

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.

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!

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Other Paid Vacancies in the Voluntary and Charity Sector

Full-time

Senior Project Worker

Light Project Peterborough was started by a group of Christians who believe in showing their faith in action. Our vision is ‘Enabling and equipping the church and community to heal the broken hearted, set free the oppressed and bring good news to the poor.’

We do this be delivering projects ourselves and enabling others whether that be partners or volunteers to contribute to helping those in need. We are looking for an amazing person to join us with the skills and experiences to deliver our work to those in need and to lead others in doing so. You will be a team player; with a keen interest in the success of others, a passion and drive for your work and the skills to understand where others are coming from.

Salary: £28,007 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours with 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays.

Light Project Peterborough, The Garden House, Gravel Walk, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, PE1 1YU.

 

Part-time
Closing date 27/03/2026

Head of Operations - St John the Baptist and St Luke's Peterborough

We are looking to appoint a Head of Operations – a new developmental post
which will be responsible for co-ordinating, managing, and integrating all parish
activities, as well as helping us grow and develop further to serve our City.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our work at a pivotal
stage and our new colleague will need to be flexible, committed and passionate
about our mission to be a beacon of faith, hope and love in the heart of the
City. The post is part-time (0.7 – 24.5 hours per week) with hybrid working
possible and some out of hours working required.
Salary range is £24,500-£28,000 pro rata (£35-40,000 FTE) dependent on
experience. The post is fully funded for the first year, with the expectation that
the postholder will help secure funding for subsequent years. The role requires
an enhanced DBS check, Church of England safeguarding training, and strict
adherence to safer recruitment practices. . Deadline for applications is 27th March with
interviews on 15th April 2026.

Part-time
Closing date 30/03/2026

Foodbank Centres Coordinator

This is an opportunity for you to work for the Head of Community Action, coordinating the safe, efficient, and compassionate delivery of foodbank services across distribution centres. The role combines operational oversight, volunteer support, safeguarding, and partnership working to ensure a dignified, person-centred service for individuals and families experiencing poverty.

You will support the day-to-day running of foodbank distribution centres, working closely with volunteers, host churches, referral partners, and the warehouse team to ensure services operate smoothly and meet the required standards. You will also help strengthen relationships with partner organisations and contribute to the ongoing development of the foodbank service within the community.

As a representative of both KingsGate Foodbank and KingsGate Community Church, you will engage positively with clients, volunteers, donors, and members of the public, helping to create a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment for all involved. All staff are friendly, enthusiastic people who love being part of the vision here at KingsGate Community Church.

Should you decide to apply and are successful in your application, you will be joining a group of well-motivated, enthusiastic people who work hard but have fun while doing so together.

The closing date for all applications is Monday 30 March 2026.

Please note that we only accept applications through our official form, and we kindly ask that you fully complete and submit it, as CVs will not be considered as a valid method of application.

Please email all applications to [email protected].

Candidates will be invited to visit the Foodbank project following application, up to Thursday 2 April 2026.

1st Interviews (including a practical test) will take place on Wednesday 8 April 2026 (afternoon).

2nd Interviews will take place on Thursday 16 April 2026.

Should you have any questions about the post please contact Sharon Keogh by email at [email protected].

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

 

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.

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.

Part-time

Information officer

Healthwatch is currently recruiting for an Information and Signposting Officer who will play a central role in ensuring Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough provides high-quality, accessible information to local communities. The successful candidate will manage our Information Service, responding to enquiries from the public, maintaining accurate records, and helping people navigate health and care services effectively.

This is a hands-on, varied role in a small and dynamic organisation. You will work closely with colleagues across all teams, from outreach and engagement to communications, and will be key to ensuring our community’s questions are answered, and their voices are supported with reliable information.

You will report to the Head of Operations and will have the autonomy to develop and maintain systems, resources, and processes that ensure information is accurate, accessible, and responsive to local needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
  • Experience in customer service or other public-facing roles.
  • Good organisational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
  • IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and experience with databases or CRM systems.
  • An understanding of local health and care services and the importance of patient and public involvement.
  • A flexible, adaptable approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.

Hours 18 hours per week

Hybrid working

Part-time
Closing date 16/03/2026

Community Action Group Co-ordinator

ROC Peterborough is a Community Action Group to be formed as an outcome of the ROC Conversation, February 10th 2026, and committed to fostering positive change and community development in Peterborough. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as the Action Group Coordinator.

Hours – 31 – 1.5 days per week

Salary – £25,000 FTE

Download the information using the link provided.

Work collaboratively with the ROC HQ management team to execute the objectives outlined in our comprehensive report, with a focus on community empowerment and development.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Demonstrated experience in community engagement and event planning.
  • Knowledge of local agencies and the ability to build effective relationships.
  • Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Full-time
Closing date 27/03/2026

Marketing & Sales Coordinator (iiE)

Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is looking for a marketing and sales coordinator.

PECT is an independent charity creating sustainable places by supporting the reduction of resource use, enhancing the natural environment, educating on the changes needed and improving the health and wellbeing of communities that we work with.

Investors in the Environment (iiE) is a national environmental accreditation scheme designed to help businesses reduce their impact on the environment through practical, engaging measures.

Due to continued growth of our Investors in the Environment (iiE) scheme, we are seeking a proactive and commercially minded individual to support the expansion of the iiE membership base nationally. This role is ideal for someone with 2–3 years’ experience in sales, marketing or business development who enjoys building relationships, closing opportunities and working in a purpose-driven organisation.

The successful applicant will be responsible for driving membership growth through proactive sales activity, targeted marketing campaigns and strong relationship management. The role combines strategic marketing delivery with confident prospect engagement, moving organisations from initial enquiry through to membership sign-up and onboarding.

Working collaboratively across the iiE team, the role holder will help generate a strong and consistent sales funnel, guide prospective members through their on boarding journey, and contribute directly to the growth of the scheme.

Full time Peterborough (hybrid working)

Salary: £30,000-35,000 (depending on experience)

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