Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach Papworth Trust are looking for a compassionate and values-driven Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach to support people with disabilities or health-related barriers into sustainable employment. This is a full-time, fixed-term role (until 31 March 2026, with possible extension subject to contract confirmation), based in Peterborough, with a hybrid working arrangement of home, office and outreach delivery. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within a leading disability charity, supporting individuals to overcome barriers to work while promoting inclusive employment practices across the local community Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£30,890 per annum Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Pension: enhanced employer contribution Wellbeing, development & rewards: Health cashback plan (dental and optical), enhanced sick pay, wellbeing and employee assistance support, access to training and professional qualifications, annual leave purchase, Values in Practice recognition awards, tax-saving schemes, and opportunities to have your voice heard through colleague groups. About the role: As an Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach , in this fixed-term position, you will provide personalised, one-to-one support to individuals with disabilities or health barriers, helping them to enter, return to, or remain in employment. You will assess participants needs, develop tailored action plans, and work closely with employers, health professionals and partner organisations to achieve positive and sustainable employment outcomes. Working hours are 9am 5pm, with flexibility to support occasional events outside of core hours. This is a hybrid role, with approximately two days working from home and three days office- or outreach-based. Applicants must live within one hour s commute of Peterborough. Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand participants health, skills, experience and employment goals, and develop personalised support plans. Deliver ongoing one-to-one coaching, building confidence, skills and motivation, adapting support to meet changing needs. Signpost participants to appropriate training, employment opportunities and specialist support services. Build and maintain relationships with employers, promoting inclusive recruitment, reasonable adjustments and supportive workplaces. Work collaboratively with health, care and support professionals, contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings and coordinated support. Monitor and record progress accurately, evaluating outcomes using the Joy Social Prescribing platform. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, legislation and organisational policies. About you: As an Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach , you will share Papworth Trust s values and be committed to equality, inclusion and social change, with a strong understanding of the social model of disability. You will be empathetic, organised and proactive, with the ability to build trusted relationships with participants and stakeholders. You will have experience supporting people with additional needs to access help, support or employment, strong communication skills, and knowledge of personalised care, coaching and/or motivational interviewing approaches. You will understand employment legislation, welfare/benefits and local or national support services, and be able to manage a varied caseload effectively. The ability to travel to meetings, training and outreach locations is essential. A relevant qualification or background in customer service, community engagement, health, social care or a related field is desirable. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred, although applicants with good commuter access will also be considered. Why Papworth Trust: Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, working to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are and can live with equality, choice and independence. Our employment and health programmes play a vital role in supporting people to achieve meaningful work and improved wellbeing. Additional information: The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adults and Children Barred List check and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
Feb 28, 2026
Seasonal
Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach Papworth Trust are looking for a compassionate and values-driven Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach to support people with disabilities or health-related barriers into sustainable employment. This is a full-time, fixed-term role (until 31 March 2026, with possible extension subject to contract confirmation), based in Peterborough, with a hybrid working arrangement of home, office and outreach delivery. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within a leading disability charity, supporting individuals to overcome barriers to work while promoting inclusive employment practices across the local community Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£30,890 per annum Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Pension: enhanced employer contribution Wellbeing, development & rewards: Health cashback plan (dental and optical), enhanced sick pay, wellbeing and employee assistance support, access to training and professional qualifications, annual leave purchase, Values in Practice recognition awards, tax-saving schemes, and opportunities to have your voice heard through colleague groups. About the role: As an Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach , in this fixed-term position, you will provide personalised, one-to-one support to individuals with disabilities or health barriers, helping them to enter, return to, or remain in employment. You will assess participants needs, develop tailored action plans, and work closely with employers, health professionals and partner organisations to achieve positive and sustainable employment outcomes. Working hours are 9am 5pm, with flexibility to support occasional events outside of core hours. This is a hybrid role, with approximately two days working from home and three days office- or outreach-based. Applicants must live within one hour s commute of Peterborough. Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand participants health, skills, experience and employment goals, and develop personalised support plans. Deliver ongoing one-to-one coaching, building confidence, skills and motivation, adapting support to meet changing needs. Signpost participants to appropriate training, employment opportunities and specialist support services. Build and maintain relationships with employers, promoting inclusive recruitment, reasonable adjustments and supportive workplaces. Work collaboratively with health, care and support professionals, contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings and coordinated support. Monitor and record progress accurately, evaluating outcomes using the Joy Social Prescribing platform. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, legislation and organisational policies. About you: As an Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach , you will share Papworth Trust s values and be committed to equality, inclusion and social change, with a strong understanding of the social model of disability. You will be empathetic, organised and proactive, with the ability to build trusted relationships with participants and stakeholders. You will have experience supporting people with additional needs to access help, support or employment, strong communication skills, and knowledge of personalised care, coaching and/or motivational interviewing approaches. You will understand employment legislation, welfare/benefits and local or national support services, and be able to manage a varied caseload effectively. The ability to travel to meetings, training and outreach locations is essential. A relevant qualification or background in customer service, community engagement, health, social care or a related field is desirable. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred, although applicants with good commuter access will also be considered. Why Papworth Trust: Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, working to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are and can live with equality, choice and independence. Our employment and health programmes play a vital role in supporting people to achieve meaningful work and improved wellbeing. Additional information: The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adults and Children Barred List check and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
HR Manager / People Services Team Manager Papworth Trust are looking for an experienced and values-driven HR professional to lead their People Services Team (HR and Payroll) on a full-time, permanent basis . This hybrid role is based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, with regular travel to Trust sites across Cambridge, South Cambridge and Suffolk. This is a senior and rewarding opportunity to shape the people services delivery within a leading disability charity, supporting managers and colleagues to deliver inclusive, compliant and compassionate services that truly reflect Papworth Trust s values. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£51,000 per annum Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Pension: enhanced employer contribution Wellbeing, development & rewards: Health cashback plan (dental and optical), enhanced sick pay, wellbeing and employee assistance support, access to training and professional qualifications, annual leave purchase, Values in Practice recognition awards, tax-saving schemes, and opportunities to have your voice heard through colleague groups. About the role: As HR Manager / People Services Team Manager , you will provide day to day leadership and management of the People Services Team to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused HR and payroll service across the Trust. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will ensure delivery against KPIs and SLAs, maintain compliance with employment legislation, and drive continuous improvement using people systems and data. Working hours are 37.5 per week. This hybrid role requires at least two days onsite at Huntingdon or Papworth Everard, with candidates living within one hour s commute of Huntingdon. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the People Services Team, including Payroll, coaching staff, holding 1:1s and performance reviews, and supporting managers with complex employee relations matters. Oversee HR operations and service delivery, including workload management, customer service standards, inclusive policies, and use of HR systems and data to drive efficiency and continuous improvement. Manage payroll and pensions, ensuring accurate, timely payments, compliance with external providers, and contributing to payroll process improvements. Drive quality, projects, and improvement, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, digital people services, KPIs/SLAs, and cross-organisational initiatives. Manage finance, audit, and governance, including budgets, business cases, contracts, and ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements. Champion safeguarding and health & safety, promoting best practice and reporting concerns in line with Trust policies. About you: As HR Manager / People Services Team Manager , you will share Papworth Trust s values and be committed to equity, inclusion, and social change, with a strong understanding of the social model of disability. You will have experience of managing and leading a HR or People Services team, delivering against KPIs and SLAs, managing complex employee relations, and overseeing payroll and people systems. A confident communicator and skilled coach, you balance empathy with professionalism. You will hold a Level 5 CIPD qualification (or equivalent), up-to-date knowledge of employment law, strong organisational, analytical, and IT skills, experience using HRIS systems and people data, and the ability to travel across Trust sites. Payroll, pensions, TUPE, and regulated-sector experience are desirable but not essential. Why Papworth Trust: Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, working to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are and can live with equality, choice and independence. Our People Services team plays a vital role in enabling our colleagues to deliver high-quality, impactful services across the organisation. Additional information: The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this HR Manager / People Services Team Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
HR Manager / People Services Team Manager Papworth Trust are looking for an experienced and values-driven HR professional to lead their People Services Team (HR and Payroll) on a full-time, permanent basis . This hybrid role is based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, with regular travel to Trust sites across Cambridge, South Cambridge and Suffolk. This is a senior and rewarding opportunity to shape the people services delivery within a leading disability charity, supporting managers and colleagues to deliver inclusive, compliant and compassionate services that truly reflect Papworth Trust s values. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£51,000 per annum Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Pension: enhanced employer contribution Wellbeing, development & rewards: Health cashback plan (dental and optical), enhanced sick pay, wellbeing and employee assistance support, access to training and professional qualifications, annual leave purchase, Values in Practice recognition awards, tax-saving schemes, and opportunities to have your voice heard through colleague groups. About the role: As HR Manager / People Services Team Manager , you will provide day to day leadership and management of the People Services Team to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused HR and payroll service across the Trust. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will ensure delivery against KPIs and SLAs, maintain compliance with employment legislation, and drive continuous improvement using people systems and data. Working hours are 37.5 per week. This hybrid role requires at least two days onsite at Huntingdon or Papworth Everard, with candidates living within one hour s commute of Huntingdon. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the People Services Team, including Payroll, coaching staff, holding 1:1s and performance reviews, and supporting managers with complex employee relations matters. Oversee HR operations and service delivery, including workload management, customer service standards, inclusive policies, and use of HR systems and data to drive efficiency and continuous improvement. Manage payroll and pensions, ensuring accurate, timely payments, compliance with external providers, and contributing to payroll process improvements. Drive quality, projects, and improvement, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, digital people services, KPIs/SLAs, and cross-organisational initiatives. Manage finance, audit, and governance, including budgets, business cases, contracts, and ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements. Champion safeguarding and health & safety, promoting best practice and reporting concerns in line with Trust policies. About you: As HR Manager / People Services Team Manager , you will share Papworth Trust s values and be committed to equity, inclusion, and social change, with a strong understanding of the social model of disability. You will have experience of managing and leading a HR or People Services team, delivering against KPIs and SLAs, managing complex employee relations, and overseeing payroll and people systems. A confident communicator and skilled coach, you balance empathy with professionalism. You will hold a Level 5 CIPD qualification (or equivalent), up-to-date knowledge of employment law, strong organisational, analytical, and IT skills, experience using HRIS systems and people data, and the ability to travel across Trust sites. Payroll, pensions, TUPE, and regulated-sector experience are desirable but not essential. Why Papworth Trust: Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, working to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are and can live with equality, choice and independence. Our People Services team plays a vital role in enabling our colleagues to deliver high-quality, impactful services across the organisation. Additional information: The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this HR Manager / People Services Team Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
Asset Surveyor Papworth Trust are looking for an experienced and professional Asset Surveyor to join their Property Services team on a full-time, permanent basis, with hybrid working. The role is based from Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire, with regular travel required across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hertfordshire. This is a key opportunity to support the delivery of Papworth Trust s Asset Management Strategy, ensuring homes and buildings are safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose, while supporting disabled people to live independently and safely. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£45,000 per annum Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Pension: Choice of two pension schemes with enhanced employer contribution Wellbeing, development & rewards: Health cashback plan (dental and optical), enhanced sick pay, wellbeing and employee assistance support, access to training and professional qualifications, annual leave purchase, Values in Practice rewards, tax-saving schemes, and opportunities to contribute through employee forums and colleague groups. About the role: As Asset Surveyor , you will provide a professional and effective surveying service across Papworth Trust s domestic and commercial property portfolio, supporting the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy. You will work closely with tenants, colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure high standards of quality, compliance and customer satisfaction. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week. This is a hybrid role, typically with 1 2 days per week based in the office and the remaining time spent visiting Trust sites across the region. Key Responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive surveying services, including stock condition, maintenance and measured surveys, inspections, defect diagnosis, and HHSRS assessments with a focus on damp and mould. Prepare technical documentation such as specifications, drawings, floor plans, tender packs and cost estimates to support planned and major works programmes. Ensure full regulatory compliance, including CDM, building regulations, planning requirements, and health and safety legislation. Manage contractors and stakeholders, overseeing contracts and site inspections, monitoring quality and value for money, and liaising with landlords, insurers and other third parties. Support service improvement and governance, contributing to procurement, policy development and data analysis, participating in the out-of-hours on-call rota, and championing safeguarding and health & safety best practice. About you: As Asset Surveyor , you will share Papworth Trust s values and be committed to equality, inclusion and social change, with a strong understanding of the social model of disability and confidence working in occupied homes with tenants who have diverse needs. You will have proven experience delivering surveying services, managing contractors, and overseeing planned and reactive maintenance programmes, alongside a professional, organised and pragmatic approach. You will bring a minimum of three years experience as a surveyor, strong knowledge of building construction, repairs and maintenance, and a sound understanding of CDM, building regulations and health and safety compliance. You will be experienced in contract administration, site inspections and contractor management, able to produce accurate specifications, drawings, reports and cost estimates, have strong IT skills including Word, Excel and CAD software, and be able to travel regularly across Trust sites. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to travel required across multiple sites. Why Papworth Trust: Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, working to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are and can live with equality, choice and independence. Our property and asset services play a vital role in creating safe, accessible and high-quality homes and environments for the people we support. Additional information: The post is subject to a Basic DBS check, and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Asset Surveyor role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
Feb 02, 2026
Full time
Asset Surveyor Papworth Trust are looking for an experienced and professional Asset Surveyor to join their Property Services team on a full-time, permanent basis, with hybrid working. The role is based from Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire, with regular travel required across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hertfordshire. This is a key opportunity to support the delivery of Papworth Trust s Asset Management Strategy, ensuring homes and buildings are safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose, while supporting disabled people to live independently and safely. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£45,000 per annum Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Pension: Choice of two pension schemes with enhanced employer contribution Wellbeing, development & rewards: Health cashback plan (dental and optical), enhanced sick pay, wellbeing and employee assistance support, access to training and professional qualifications, annual leave purchase, Values in Practice rewards, tax-saving schemes, and opportunities to contribute through employee forums and colleague groups. About the role: As Asset Surveyor , you will provide a professional and effective surveying service across Papworth Trust s domestic and commercial property portfolio, supporting the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy. You will work closely with tenants, colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure high standards of quality, compliance and customer satisfaction. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week. This is a hybrid role, typically with 1 2 days per week based in the office and the remaining time spent visiting Trust sites across the region. Key Responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive surveying services, including stock condition, maintenance and measured surveys, inspections, defect diagnosis, and HHSRS assessments with a focus on damp and mould. Prepare technical documentation such as specifications, drawings, floor plans, tender packs and cost estimates to support planned and major works programmes. Ensure full regulatory compliance, including CDM, building regulations, planning requirements, and health and safety legislation. Manage contractors and stakeholders, overseeing contracts and site inspections, monitoring quality and value for money, and liaising with landlords, insurers and other third parties. Support service improvement and governance, contributing to procurement, policy development and data analysis, participating in the out-of-hours on-call rota, and championing safeguarding and health & safety best practice. About you: As Asset Surveyor , you will share Papworth Trust s values and be committed to equality, inclusion and social change, with a strong understanding of the social model of disability and confidence working in occupied homes with tenants who have diverse needs. You will have proven experience delivering surveying services, managing contractors, and overseeing planned and reactive maintenance programmes, alongside a professional, organised and pragmatic approach. You will bring a minimum of three years experience as a surveyor, strong knowledge of building construction, repairs and maintenance, and a sound understanding of CDM, building regulations and health and safety compliance. You will be experienced in contract administration, site inspections and contractor management, able to produce accurate specifications, drawings, reports and cost estimates, have strong IT skills including Word, Excel and CAD software, and be able to travel regularly across Trust sites. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to travel required across multiple sites. Why Papworth Trust: Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, working to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are and can live with equality, choice and independence. Our property and asset services play a vital role in creating safe, accessible and high-quality homes and environments for the people we support. Additional information: The post is subject to a Basic DBS check, and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Asset Surveyor role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
