This is a place where you can find out about opportunities that are available to your organisation. From funding streams to events and training, The Essex Alliance will keep you informed.
The Essex Alliance is sharing this opportunity on behalf of Age Well East.
Job Title: Finance and HR Administrator
Salary: £22,848.00 per annum (£28,560.00 FTE)
Reports to: Head of Finances and Resources
Location: Home based with some occasional travel across Essex.
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Annual Leave: 24 days pro rata per annum from 1st April to 31st March, plus birthday day (or day nearest). Bank holidays pro rata. Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
Purpose of the Role:
To provide efficient, accurate support across the Finance, Human Resources, and general administration functions, helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of financial processes, recruitment, employee records, HR compliance, organisational records, and administrative systems. The post holder will work with confidentiality, attention to detail, and a strong customer-service focus while supporting the effective operations and the organisation’s mission to improve the lives of older people across Essex.
Applications close on 8th November 2026, with first stage interviews taking place online week commencing 16th November 2026.
Maldon CVS are hosting a ‘Making AI Work for You: From the Basics to Funding Bids’ webinar.
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday charity work, but how can you use it safely, effectively and responsibly?
This practical 2 hour webinar will introduce AI tools, explain the risks and safeguards charities need to consider, and demonstrate how AI can support you to write compelling funding applications. This includes research, evidence gathering, bid planning and application writing. You’ll learn where AI can save time, where human judgement remains essential, and how to use AI to strengthen funding applications without compromising quality, accuracy or confidentiality.
The Essex Alliance are sharing this opportunity on behalf of Parents 1st.
Location: Home-based, with regular visits to parents, outreach activities and groups in and around North Essex (Tendring and Colchester) Hours: 22.5 hours per week Salary: £13.85 per hour Contract: Fixed-term contract for 12 months, with the potential for extension or expansion for up to three years, subject to funding
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Peer Supporter to support young expectant and new parents through pregnancy, birth and the first two years of parenthood.
If you have lived experience of being a young parent yourself (under 25), passionate about supporting others, and able to build warm, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries, we’d love to hear from you!
We are seeking:
Someone with current or previous lived experience of being a young parent, having been aged 25 or under at the time
A warm, non-judgemental and empowering communicator with excellent listening and relationship-building skills
Someone who understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
A well-organised and confident individual
Someone committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to ensuring young parents’ voices shape the development of Young Parents 1st UK
Hearing Help Essex are hiring an Outreach Worker to support people affected by hearing loss in Essex. This is a rewarding role that combines community engagement, service delivery, and partnership work.
Hours: 15 per week
Location: Home based with travel across Mid Essex
If you are passionate about supporting people, enjoy working within local communities, and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference, they would love to hear from you.
ECL are looking to hire a Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join their team at Saffron Walden Day Centre.
The role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to build confidence, develop life skills and achieve greater independence.
Based at Saffron Walden Day Centre
£12.91 per hour
28 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Permanent, Part-Time
If you’re caring, compassionate and passionate about helping others thrive, they would love to hear from you.
Please note, a full driving licence and own car is essential.
Harlow Stroke Support – Rehab Centre are recruiting trustees.
About the Charity
Harlow Stroke Support – Rehab Centre is the only dedicated long-term support and rehabilitation provider for stroke survivors across Harlow and the Wider Essex and East Hertfordshire area. Core services include:
Speech, language and communication sessions
Emotional rehabilitation and mental health support groups
Seated exercise classes
An under-60s group
A family carers group
A community minibus service
These services collectively support 517 members – stroke survivors and their unpaid carers – who would otherwise have no long-term rehabilitative provision following NHS discharge. Our work directly addresses isolation, loss of communication, reduced mobility, anxiety and loss of independence. In a town with Harlow’s significant socio-economic challenges, including income levels among the lowest in Essex, life expectancy below the national average, and the highest prevalence of common mental health disorders in the county – this support is critical.
Trustee Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate would have a knowledge of charity finance, business plans and ideally the use of the software package ‘Quickbooks’.
If the person has lived experience of stroke or impairments, that would be great but is not mandatory.
Trustee meetings are held monthly in Harlow.
To apply, please contact Mark Cadman (Lead Trustee) on mcadman@ntlworld.com
Please note there would be a telephone introduction initially and then an in-person interview. Successful applicants would need an enhanced DBS check.
Age Well East are looking for an inspiring leader with the vision, passion, and commitment to help transform later life across Essex and Suffolk.
At Age Well East, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated organisation, influence positive change, and make a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of older people.
Join us as we embark on our next exciting chapter and help shape the future of ageing well.
Could you volunteer to make a difference of a lifetime? Help Parents 1st support parents through pregnancy, birth & beyond…
To help meet the demand for support for families across Essex, we’re looking for volunteers in Basildon, Thurrock, Southend and the surrounding areas to help support new and expectant parents at our outreach events. We currently run regular outdoor walk and talk sessions, antenatal information sessions, coffee mornings, fitness and first aid courses and need volunteers to assist our friendly team at these events. Volunteers will help our peer supporters run the events – you might be welcoming parents, making tea, chatting and connecting with parents or holding a baby whilst mum has a drink!
We’re running training for new volunteers during October. Please take a look at our website for more information and to register your interest in taking part in the training:
Chelmsford City Council has launched a new Transport Poverty Grant Scheme, with funding available for community-led projects that help people overcome transport barriers and access essential services and opportunities.
A total of £14,000 is available, with eligible organisations able to apply for grants of up to £1,500.
Projects could help improve access to:
🚍 Healthcare
🚍 Employment
🚍 Education and training
🚍 Food support
🚍 Social networks
🚍 Wellbeing activities
The scheme is open to voluntary and community organisations, registered charities, CICs and other eligible not-for-profit organisations.
📅 Applications close at 12pm on Friday 9 October 2026.
Find out more, read the guidance and apply: https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/communities/grant-scheme-for-transport-poverty/
The Essex Alliance is sharing this training opportunity on behalf of Mind in West Essex.
The Essentials workshop is the foundation for workplace wellbeing, and it’s at the core of everything we do at The Mental Health Toolkit.
This half-day session takes you through the Mental Health Continuum – the spectrum of mental health that we are all on – and introduces you to the Emotional Needs & Resources approach.
Unmet emotional needs trigger symptoms of mental ill health. Understanding how to meet them helps you understand what you need to be well, and enables you to take care of yourself and those around you.
The dates below have been fully funded by Essex County Council, and are offered free of charge for staff and volunteers of any VCSE organisations working in Essex.
Wednesdays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th October 2026
10:00am–1:00pm
In person, Corringham Fire Station, 
