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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

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]

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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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 05/05/2026

various roles

Nene Park has various vacancies including Visitor engagement officer and Events officer. Full time positions with salary depending on experience and role, up to £27,951. Closing dates 27th April, 4th May and 5th May depending on position.

Nene Park Trust is the registered charity which looks after Nene Park in its entirety. Established in 1988 to ensure that the Park would be managed and protected forever, the Trust looks after all maintenance, coordination of the Park’s activity programme and administration of commercial properties in the Park.

The Trust was provided with a 999 year lease on the land and was endowed with commercial properties and other assets which now generate some of the income required to maintain the Park.

The core purpose of the Trust is to:

Provide facilities for recreation, education and leisure
Establish parkland facilities
Conserve and safeguard wildlife
Preserve, restore and develop park features (infrastructure)

Our strategy ‘Doing More with More’ aims to focus on our charitable objectives to provide a more enjoyable Park and a better service to our visitors

Nene Park provides a wide range of employment benefits. Read about each of the jobs following the link.

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.

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

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

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