Salary: Up to £55,000 gross per annum FTE – depending on experience
Location: Hybrid – including offices in the local authority areas of Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Thurrock
Fixed Term Contract: Permanent
Due to the retirement of our existing Chief Executive officer we are looking for an inspirational and self-motivated leader to continue to develop Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex (CABSE). CABSE is a well-regarded local independent charity providing free, impartial and confidential information, advice and guidance to 20,000 people per annum.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful Local Citizens Advice in Essex serving a population of over 750,000 people spread across the local authority areas of Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Thurrock.
The successful candidate may be an experienced Citizens Advice professional, a Senior Manager with experience in the other parts of the voluntary sector or someone with an outstanding track record who is looking for a career change.
CABSE is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, satisfactory references and must meet the HMRC requirements to be considered a ‘Fit & Proper person’.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Thursday 25th of September 2025
Stage 1 Interview dates: 13th and 14th of October 2025
Salary: Up to £55,000 gross per annum FTE – depending on experience
Location: Hybrid – including offices in the local authority areas of Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Thurrock
Fixed Term Contract: Permanent
Due to the retirement of our existing Chief Executive officer we are looking for an inspirational and self-motivated leader to continue to develop Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex (CABSE). CABSE is a well-regarded local independent charity providing free, impartial and confidential information, advice and guidance to 20,000 people per annum.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful Local Citizens Advice in Essex serving a population of over 750,000 people spread across the local authority areas of Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Thurrock.
The successful candidate may be an experienced Citizens Advice professional, a Senior Manager with experience in the other parts of the voluntary sector or someone with an outstanding track record who is looking for a career change.
CABSE is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, satisfactory references and must meet the HMRC requirements to be considered a ‘Fit & Proper person’.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Thursday 25th of September 2025
Stage 1 Interview dates: 13th and 14th of October 2025
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for making a difference? Hearing Help Essex is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to drive our mission forward and expand our reach to support even more individuals living with hearing loss across the county.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a dynamic and adaptable leader, ideally with experience in the charity sector and a strong connection to the challenges faced by those with hearing loss.
With demand for our vital services growing, you’ll be at the forefront of a dynamic and rewarding environment, balancing strategic vision with hands-on engagement.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Shape and implement innovative strategies to meet the evolving needs of our community.
Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders, partners, and supporters to amplify our impact.
Lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional support for those we serve.
This position is more than a job – it’s a chance to lead transformative change and improve the lives of thousands of people. As CEO, you’ll work closely with a committed Board of Trustees, ensuring the charity’s continued success within our robust governance framework.
Are you ready to lead a charity with heart, vision, and purpose?
Apply today to become part of a team dedicated to changing lives across Essex.
Maldon and District Community Voluntary Service exists to support thriving and strong communities in the Maldon District. The charity was set up in response to a community need for voluntary sector infrastructure support. Our services are designed to support and develop the local voluntary and community sector to thrive for the benefit of local people and the towns and villages they live in.
Current Vacancies:
Operations Manager
We are looking to recruit an Operations Manager to support the development and management of MDCVS charity activities and services with a particular focus on the operational delivery and strategic development of community-based projects. The operations manager will be responsible for developing and delivering projects that further the mission of Maldon and District CVS to create thriving, connected and healthy communities. This will include considering the strategic direction of MDCVS and working in partnership with communities, cross sectors, the MDCVS director and trustee board to create
projects and opportunities that benefit the community and contribute to the sustainability and impact.
Social Community Supermarkets are community-led initiatives which provide access to nutritious food for a fraction of what these items would cost in a regular supermarket. They enable people on low incomes to stretch their budgets further each week, helping to prevent crisis situations from arising in household finances resulting in the need to access food bank style support.
The Project Officer – Social Supermarket will support the delivery of a mobile Social Supermarket in the districts of Maldon and Braintree. The role will include supporting the smooth running of supermarket sessions alongside supporting tasks such as managing stock and supporting promotion.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to peter@maldoncvs.org.uk
Maldon and District CVS are always looking for dedicated community minded people to join our projects team. Project officers will support the delivery of projects and activities that further the mission of Maldon and District CVS to create thriving, connected and healthy communities. This support will include working in partnership with communities and sectors to offer opportunities for physical activity, digital inclusion, mental wellbeing, peer support and crisis response.
As part of the projects team the role will involve organising and promoting activities, undertaking administration task and supporting and encouraging individuals to connect with services and activities.
We are looking for people for up to 20 hours a week on a fixed term contract or a flexible zero hours basis as suits applicants.
If you are interested in joining our team please send a CV and cover letter to sarah@maldoncvs.org.uk. Please include in your cover letter
Your interest in the role
How you meet the person specification
The hours you may be interested in working
If you would like to discuss this role further before applying please contact Sarah on 01621 851891.
A DBS check may be requested depending on the nature of the role and will be discussed in advance.
The Project Support Officer will provide and coordinate administrative and secretarial services; including for example, the preparation of agendas and minutes, taking appropriate follow-up action as required. Supporting the team with the management of projects, gathering information and undertaking enquires.
The postholder will work in a team and coordinate and administer clinical pathway development as well as manages the clinical pathways, clinical policies and pharmacy website. Making these policies and pathways available to our clinicians is a key part of communicating our policies and pathways and supports programme management, transformation, and the maintenance of cost-effective, streamlined, safe care. The postholder will also have opportunities learn the techniques of administration of pharmacy and policies website.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, along with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst still ensuring high levels of accuracy and confidentiality. The post holder will have a professional, flexible approach to work and the ability to prioritise/plan their workload. In addition, experience of working in an office environment along with computer literacy in Microsoft Office including, Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel is required.
Join Hearing Help Essex as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for making a difference? Hearing Help Essex is seeking a visionary CEO to drive their mission forward and expand their reach to support even more individuals living with hearing loss across the county.
Role Summary:
To deliver the charity’s strategy and annual business plan as approved by the board of trustees
To inspire, lead and develop our employee and volunteer team in order to meet our plan objectives
To enhance the public profile and reputation of Hearing Help Essex with all stakeholders, partners and media
To strengthen the charity’s resilience through new and diverse sources of income
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Holidays: 25 days inclusive of 5 public holidays (Easter, May and August). In addition, there is a two-week office closure over the Christmas and New Year period. The three Christmas and New Year public holidays are within the closure period and the other closure days are additional to the above annual entitlement. Dates of closure and reopening are at the discretion of the trustees).
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week. There is some out of hours work predominantly in support of fundraising events, run either directly by Hearing Help Essex or by third party supporters.
Location: Office-based, in central Chelmsford with ample free parking, with opportunity for occasional limited home working, with travel across the county as required.
Critical Requirements:
Two satisfactory references
Pass DBS checks satisfactorily
Full UK driving licence
Access to a car that is insured for business purposes in connection with the charity
For more information and the full job brief, click here: HHE CEO Job Brief.
To have an informal conversation about the role prior to applying, please contact Sophie Ede via email at sophie.ede@hearinghelpessex.org.uk.
To apply for the role, send your CV with a covering letter explaining how you feel you meet the job requirements, to Sophie Ede via email at sophie.ede@hearinghelpessex.org.uk by Friday 14th February 2025.
A unique opportunity has become available supporting the administration of a well established local charity. Home-Start Harwich is looking for a special person who shows empathy for the needs of families and has experience of administration, book keeping, finance, spreadsheets, database recording, Microsoft (including Excel) and general office duties.
The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator, work well as part of a team and have good time management skills. Based in our main office, Bathside, Harwich, the role includes working closely with the manager and is 28 hours per week worked over 5 days from Monday to Friday.
If you think this role could be for you, get in contact today to find out more or check out www.homestartharwich.org.uk or go to the Home-Start Harwich Facebook page.
The closing date for applications is 27th January 2025, with interviews taking place on 3rd February 2025.
Email for more information and an information pack: wendy.taylor@homestartharwich.org.uk or call 01255 556230
Maldon and District CVS are looking for a dynamic Project Lead to oversee the development and operation of the Universal Standard Support Offer (USSO) online portal. This exciting initiative will empower the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) across Essex by providing access to information and tools for governance, financial management, and resilience. The post holder will lead the collaborative creation of a user-friendly, inclusive, and AI-enabled platform that makes a real difference. If you’re a strategic thinker with a flair for project management and stakeholder engagement, we want to hear from you!
Age Well East are looking for an experienced statutory fundraiser to join its growing fundraising team. This role will be integral to our future and will help secure funding from a range of funders, including large grant giving bodies, central and local government grants, contracts, and initiatives.
As well having a track record of securing funding we are looking for someone who enjoys working with an agile environment, has a flare for project design, and can work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
We are looking for a motivated and talented individual to join us in this exciting new role of Community Engagement Co-ordinator
This new postwill focus upon:
Building positive relationships with all stakeholders to re-establish and increase partnerships, networks and outreach activities.
Increasing awareness of InterAct services and service uptake.
Identifying opportunities for growth and development.
Hours: 37½ hours per week
Salary: £21,000 – £23,000 (depending on skills and experience)
Location: Our office in central Chelmsford, plus community travel
Contract: This role is initially a one-year fixed-term contract, with the potential of extension depending on funding
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Further information about the role can be found in the attached job description & person specification.
To apply for the post please send your up to date CV with a covering letter (not exceeding two A4 sides) saying why you feel you would be perfect for the role to: recruitment@interact.org.uk
