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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. 

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Current PCVS Vacancies

Part-time

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

 

Part-time

Volunteer Membership Support 

Working with our Communications Support Officer you will encourage and support sign up to PCVS using the online platform
We are looking for someone with great people skills both in person and on the telephone. Computer literacy is required but training and support will be provided for specific systems.
4-6 hours per week desired but any little helps!
Part-time

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]

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

Other Paid Vacancies in the Voluntary and Charity Sector

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 HR, 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

Schools Rugby Manager

Living Sport

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive School Rugby Manager to lead the development and growth of rugby union across a network of primary and secondary schools, working in partnership with England Rugby and Living Sport.

Please note: we are interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the application process at any time.

Contract type: 12hrs per week – Fixed-term until 2029
Location: Hybrid-remote, specific work within Peterborough and Fenland
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 [pro-rata]

Full-time
Closing date 12/06/2026

Programmes & Operations Administrator, Peterborough & Cambridgeshire

  • You will be central in the day-to-day running of Metal’s Peterborough work, across locations in the city, supporting programme delivery, office coordination, administration, events and hospitality;
  • You will act as a key point of contact for artists, partners and visitors, helping to ensure activity runs smoothly across multiple sites and projects;
  • You will enjoy working with people, developing effective systems, and creating welcoming, well-run environments where artists and communities can thrive. No two days are the same.

This job is full-time and most of the role is office-and site-based, and you will be expected to work in person across Metal Peterborough’s locations and activities.

Salary: £24,880.

4 day working week 9am – 5.30pm

Apply by 9am on Friday 12 June

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