Vacancies in the Voluntary and Community Sector in Bedfordshire
Early Years Alliance: Office Administrator – Safe at Home Scheme, Luton, £14,323 pa, part time (21 hours per week).
The role will provide the first contact for the Safe at Home Scheme for both parents and professionals and applicants must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Diary management is a key requirement of the scheme for the booking of home safety visits and home safety equipment fits, alongside maintaining the Safe at Home database.
Closes 5 June. Details here.
IMPAKT: Finance Manager, Bedford, £45,000-£50,000 pa, full time, permanent.
You will work closely with budget holders, enabling data-led decision-making and supporting donor and committee reporting. As a key member of a small, collaborative team, you will be hands-on managing day-to-day operations, proactive in ensuring a strong internal control environment and keen to drive operational and cost efficiencies.
Closes 8 June. Details here.
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation: Grants Officer, Silsoe, £26,100-£29,000 fte, part time (25 hours per week).
To work as part of the Grants & Programmes Team to support organisations applying for funding each year through the Foundations grants programme. The post holder manages important relationships with potential and current grantees, building trust and an understanding of their purpose and aims and supporting them to submit appropriate and high-quality applications for funding against the funds criteria and Foundation’s priorities.
Closes 12 June. Details here.
Beds RCC: Green Infrastructure Officer, Bedford, £29,572 fte, part/full time (25-35 hours per week).
We are currently looking for someone to work within our Green Infrastructure Team to support a range of access development and environmental projects. The successful candidate will support the administration and facilitation of project steering groups, undertake community engagement activities and support our wider community and environment projects. In addition to admin tasks the role will involve many opportunities to get out and undertake site visits, surveys and attend partnership meetings.
Closes 16 June. Details here.
Embrace: Health & Care Needs Co-ordinator, Bedford, £23,665 pa, part time (30 hours per week).
The Health & Care Needs Co-ordinator will play vital role that will oversee, support, and train staff to ensure the highest standards of care for children during our activity sessions. The successful candidate will ensure that all children’s health and care needs are met effectively, that accurate care plans and records are maintained, and that our team is fully equipped to provide safe and inclusive support.
Closes 18 June. Details here.
Embrace: Family Support Services Co-ordinator, Bedford, £19,721 pa, part time (25 hours per week).
The Family Support Services Co-ordinator will oversee and lead a team dedicated to supporting parent/carers of children with disabilities. The role focuses on delivering high-quality support services that empower families, foster resilience, and create a positive, inclusive environment. As a leader within the organization, the coordinator will inspire and guide the team, ensuring services are responsive, effective, and aligned with the charity's mission.
Closes 18 June. Details here.
St Marys Church Luton: Events Co-ordinator and Buildings Administrator, Luton, £13 per hour, part time (22.5 hours over 4 days).
Oversee and manage the use of the building, with responsibility for building-related administration as an active member of the staff team at St Mary’s Church.
Closes 22 June. Details here.
Carers in Bedfordshire: Early Response Support Worker, Bedford, £25,098 fte, full/part time (28-35 hours per week).
To provide a responsive first contact for carers to assess their need and guide them to receive appropriate support. Provide administration, database and front of house support. Holding a short caseload.
Closes 30 June. Details here.
Stepping Stones Luton: Women’s Support Practitioner (WSP), Luton, £24,000 pa, full time.
The role will predominantly work within Stepping Stones main office in Luton providing specialist one to one support and delivering group programmes to vulnerable women, who are or have experienced domestic abuse. The role will work closely with internal colleagues to coordinate access to other Stepping Stones services, as well as with other partner agencies to promote the service, make/receive referrals and contribute to multi agency working.
Details here. Application form here.
Dunstable Foodbank: Operations Assistant, Dunstable, £12 per hour, part time (25 hours per week).
Act as the first point of contact for Foodbank enquiries on the Foodbank email account, phone line and social media accounts for clients, donors, prospective volunteers and other members of the public.
Book Keeper/Treasurer for the British Region of the International Ecumenical Fellowship (BRIEF).
This small Christian charity is looking for a Book Keeper/Treasurer to manage its day-to-day finances. This is a paid rôle with remuneration depending on the experience and knowledge of the applicant. It would require knowledge of preparing an annual financial statement and narrative to the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Further information from Jenny Tomlinson on 01234 262137.
Luton Roma Trust: Charity Finance Officer, Luton, £15.50 per hour, part time (10 hours per week – expected).
We are looking for a Charity Finance Officer. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organisation by managing financial procedures and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Social Interest Group: Engagement Worker, Bedford, £23,800 pa, full time.
We are seeking an Engagement Worker for a three-year Fixed Term Contract. This vital frontline role supports individuals with complex needs on their journey to recovery and rehabilitation. Working in a psychologically informed environment (PIE), you will provide person-centred support, helping residents and participants build resilience, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals.
Luton Foodbank: Information and Signpost Advisor (contact for more information)
The Information & Signpost Advisor (ISA) at Luton Foodbank provides tailored support to clients in crisis, addressing food and fuel poverty. The role involves offering personalized advice, collaborating with partners, managing data, and advocating for clients' needs within the community.
Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service: On-Call Firefighters - Our On-Call Firefighters are a diverse group of people who dedicate their time to serving the local community. Some provide on-call cover from home while working their day jobs or running their own businesses, while others are stay-at-home parents providing cover around their family commitments.
NOAH: Self Employed Contracting Teachers, Bedfordshire, hours & pay tbc.
Due to the growth of the NOAH Academy, we have a number of part-time Tutor opportunities available. We are looking to work with self-employed contracting teachers who share our core values of care, compassion and commitment for the people we serve.
NOAH: IT Teacher, Bedford, £25/hour (flexible hours) – Self-Employed Contractor
You will work closely with our Course Coordinators, admin staff and volunteers to provide beginners IT courses to our vulnerable adult learners, ensuring our learners feel supported and we are delivering a high quality of learning.
Ongoing. Details here.
NOAH: Employability Teacher Bedford, £25/hour (flexible hours) – Self-Employed Contractor
You will work closely with our Course Coordinators, admin staff and volunteers to provide employability courses/workshops to our vulnerable adult learners, ensuring our learners feel supported and we are delivering a high quality of learning.
Ongoing. Details here.
