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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

Full-time
Closing date 05/11/2025

Senior Development Officer - Infrastructure

This full time role will ensure that there is provision of expert guidance, capacity-building support, and strategic development, focusing on funding, partnership building and supporting excellent governance. It is a crucial and varied role supporting the heart of our communities. It will also provide support with financial planning and training in a bespoke way. It is a crucial role that PCVS fulfils to ensure that our VCSE community is thriving and our community voice is heard.
Full time salary £32,708 – 12 month fixed term contract.
If the role sounds like something you are interested in applying for, we would ask any prospective candidates to email [email protected] to get the full Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply for the role, we ask candidates to email their CV and a one page covering statement as to why they believe they are the right person for the job. Closing date is 5th November at 9am.

Full-time
Closing date 22/10/2025

Operations Manager - Health and Communities

Full time salary £37,518 – 24 month fixed term contract.

If the role sounds like something you are interested in applying for, we would ask any prospective candidates to email [email protected] to get the full Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply for the role, we ask candidates to email their CV and a one page covering statement as to why they believe they are the right person for the job. Closing date is 22nd October at 9am

 

Part-time
Closing date 22/10/2025

Senior Development Officer - Health Inequalities

This core role requires a candidate with proven experience in the VCSE sector, with a strong understanding of the social determinants, and the structural causes of health inequality. Demonstrable experience in managing and delivering complex projects and partnerships will be essential. If you have excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills and a good knowledge of health and care systems, including the ICSs and public health bodies then we would love to hear from you. Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism is crucial, along with valuing a community-led approach. And if you love getting to grips with policy and have familiarity with impact measurement tools in this sector, then this is the role for you.

Salary £32,708 pro rata 30 hours per week. 12 month fixed term contract.

If the role sounds like something you are interested in applying for, we would ask any prospective candidates to email [email protected] to get the full Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply for the role, we ask candidates to email their CV and a one page covering statement as to why they believe they are the right person for the job. Closing date is 22nd October at 9am

Part-time
Closing date 22/10/2025

Development Support Officer

This varied role will deliver our core work, within our Communities Team. From training to governance, signposting or a friendly ear, this role is critical to our advice, support, and provision to the small but mighty organisations that make up our far-reaching community here in Peterborough.

Salary £25,974 pro rata 18.5 hours per week. 12 month fixed term contract.

If the role sounds like something you are interested in applying for, we would ask any prospective candidates to email [email protected] to get the full Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply for the role, we ask candidates to email their CV and a one page covering statement as to why they believe they are the right person for the job. Closing date is 22nd October at 9am

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
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.

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
Closing date 22/10/2025

Corporate Partnerships Manager

We have an exciting new vacancy at Cambridgeshire Community Foundation of Corporate Partnerships Manager.

This role leads our corporate partnerships work to achieve income targets, grow the opportunity pipeline and develop successful corporate partnerships.

Corporate donor partnerships and income are a key part of the Foundation’s success and our future strategy. Some of our corporate partners are listed here. We have ambitious plans to grow grant-making through our current strategic cycle 2025-28. Fundamental to this is growing corporate income by building a strong donor pipeline at target levels. We also aim to strengthen relationships with existing corporate donors to increase retention and grow long-term giving.

As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will shape and update the corporate donor development strategy and corporate funds plan, working with the Head of Operations and Development, Marketing and Communications Manager and CEO. You will manage key corporate partnerships, engage current and potential corporate supporters, and ensure excellent stewardship throughout. A key focus is to foster a culture of new business development by mobilising whole team support.

The successful candidate will have proven experience securing five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, consistently exceeding ambitious targets. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders and produce high-quality content to attract new corporate donors and to demonstrate impact of corporate partnerships. You will need to identify and convert new opportunities while effectively managing long-term relationships. The role also requires strong organisational, analytical, creative, and budgeting skills, along with the ability to prioritise competing demands to drive income growth and maximise opportunities.

We are the charity for Cambridgeshire, working towards a better quality of life for people across the county. We identify the most critical needs of local communities, raise funds and award grants to non-profit organisations that make a big impact in addressing those needs.

We work with individuals and organisations who wish to support local community causes across Cambridgeshire. We offer a range of giving options, the most common being setting up an endowment or flow-through fund with a targeted grant-making focus.

Full-time (35 hours per week). Part-time working may be possible.
Salary: up to £45,000 depending upon experience
Hybrid working with significant travel across Cambridgeshire

Interviews week commencing 3 November

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

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

 

Full-time

Various roles

Centre 33 has various vacancies, recent ones include Engagement and Support Team Lead and Clinical supervisors.  Follow the link to find out more.

Centre 33 is an ambitious and growing charity based across Cambridgeshire. We offer a range of high quality services to young people, including information and support on a “drop in” basis, mental health services, counselling, housing and financial advice, sexual health support and support for young carers.

All our roles are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the offences and circumstances and background of any offences. If you have any questions about this or would like to see our ‘Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy’ please contact us.

Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements.

Part-time
Closing date 11/11/2025

External Evaluator

Froglife have 2 vacancies for External Evaluators:NWC Boston and Boston.

The External Evaluator will:

  • Co-design an Evaluation Framework (building on Froglife’s standardised internal evaluation processes).
  • Review project monitoring data collected internally, supplementing with independent data collection where appropriate.
  • Apply mixed-method approaches, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, case studies, participant stories, and observation.
  • Assess equity, diversity, and inclusion impacts.
  • Yearly Reporting: Provide interim evaluation reports at the end of year 1 with practical recommendations.
  • Final Report: Deliver a comprehensive end-of-project evaluation report synthesising learning, impact, and recommendations for legacy and replication by the end of Year 2.

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Peterborough/Boston

Duration: 2 years (2025–2027)

Fee: £1250 (inclusive of VAT if applicable

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Full-time

Help at Home Service Manager

Care Network is seeking a compassionate and dynamic  to lead our Help at Home programme across Cambridgeshire. You will oversee service delivery, manage a team of staff and volunteers, and ensure high-quality support for clients transitioning from hospital, or coping with illness at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Help at Home service across multiple districts
• Supervise and support staff and volunteers to deliver client-centred care
• Maintain strong relationships with NHS discharge teams, social care professionals, and community organisations
• Monitor service performance, outcomes, and reporting using our CRM and other systems
• Promote the service to potential clients, referrers and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection, and health and safety policies
• Contribute to service development, innovation, and funding proposals

What We’re Looking For

You will be a confident leader with a background in health, social care, or community services. You will bring:
• Proven experience in service management or coordination
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• A passion for supporting vulnerable adults and promoting independence
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly across teams and locations
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and data protection standards

Why Join Us?
• Make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day
• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development

Apply

If you think we’re a fit for each other, please send a letter explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria set out in our person specification, along with your CV to [email protected].

We are a Disability Confident ‘Committed’ employer, please make us aware of any reasonable adjustments needed to support your application.

We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic Service Manager to lead our Help at Home programme across Cambridgeshire. You will oversee service delivery, manage a team of staff and volunteers, and ensure high-quality support for clients transitioning from hospital, or coping with illness at home. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the Help at Home service across multiple districts • Supervise and support staff and volunteers to deliver client-centred care • Maintain strong relationships with NHS discharge teams, social care professionals, and community organisations • Monitor service performance, outcomes, and reporting using our CRM and other systems • Promote the service to potential clients, referrers and stakeholders • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection, and health and safety policies • Contribute to service development, innovation, and funding proposals What We’re Looking For You will be a confident leader with a background in health, social care, or community services. You will bring: • Proven experience in service management or coordination • Strong interpersonal and organisational skills • A passion for supporting vulnerable adults and promoting independence • Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly across teams and locations • Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and data protection standards Why Join Us? • Make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day • Be part of a supportive, values-driven team • Flexible working arrangements • Opportunities for professional development Apply If you think we’re a fit for each other, please send a letter explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria set out in our person specification, along with your CV to recruitment@care-network.org.uk. We are a Disability Confident ‘Committed’ employer, please make us aware of any reasonable adjustments needed to support your 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.

Full-time

Various roles

Kidney Research UK has various roles available including Communications – Social Media and Internal Communications manager roles. Also Trusts manager and head of Philanthropy.

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

Appointed to Peterborough office with hybrid working usually offered.

Full-time

Various roles

Woodgreen Animal Shelter has various roles including in Finance and in Animal intake and assessment for cats, dogs and small animals.

Location: Godmanchester, some roles may involve travel

Salaries range from around £24,000 to £55,000 depending on role etc.

 

 

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