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

Closing date 31/10/2025

Chair - Peterborough Women's Aid

Peterborough Women’s Aid mission is to provide a specialist response to domestic abuse and violence against women and girls; empower victims to be in control of their own future and create everlasting change. We are a growing and aspirational organisation.

Looking for a chair who already has experience of being a trustee (at least 3 years), but doesn’t need to have been a chair before. Should have knowledge of the Peterborough area and strong leadership skills.

Expenses paid.

Information and application

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

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.

Details and application

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

Closing date 19/11/2025

Neighbourhood Wildlife Corridor - trainee

Froglife have a vacancy for NWC trainee Boston, Lincs.

Duration: 12 months

Salary: £22,222.22 pro rata

Hours: Part-time (3x days per week). (Flexibility is required and working hours will include evenings and weekends for which TOIL is accrued.)

About:

The trainee will be part of the Neighbourhood Wildlife Corridor: Boston & beyond team, which consists of a full-time Project Manager. The project, made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Players, will be working along a Neighbourhood Wildlife Corridor running through the Boston region. It includes a range of practical conservation, public engagement, and education activities. These traineeships are designed to help the trainee gain their first step into a career in the conservation sector.

Information 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.

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Full-time

Various roles

Kidney Research UK has various roles available including Legacy administration manager and Head of Strategic Development. Also Special Events and research positions.

Various salary starting at £29,000 to £55,000 depending on role etc.

Appointed to Peterborough office with hybrid working usually offered.

Information and application