Groundwork London

Volunteering Barnet Project Manager Location: Office base in East Barnet, travel across borough of Barnet and Groundwork London offices, as required Salary: £33,000 to £35,000 depending on experience Vacancy Type: Contract End March 2027, fixed term with view to extend Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Applicants interested in working 4 days per week will be considered) Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community. Inspiring and supporting volunteering since 2015, Volunteering Barnet is the Borough s Volunteer Centre, delivered by Groundwork London. Our aim is to unite volunteers and organisations to strengthen the community we support and promote all aspects of volunteering. We are part of the award-winning Barnet Together Partnership. A collaboration between Inclusion Barnet, Volunteering Barnet and the Young Barnet Foundation, to promote quality training, volunteering support and provide vital resources and advice for Barnet s community organisations. Read the Barnet Together manifesto. In 2023, Groundwork co-produced the Barnet Volunteer Strategy with the Barnet Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector, Barnet Council and current / prospective volunteers. The strategy shapes the work programme of Volunteering Barnet, with current priorities including: Volunteering as a pathway to employment Supporting more Sanctuary Seekers into Volunteering Working with Barnet VCFSE to establish accessible and flexible volunteering opportunities Promotion of Barnet Council Employee Supported Volunteering work programme Alongside the Strategy, Volunteering Barnet core daily activity focuses on inspiring current and prospective volunteers to identify and start new volunteering opportunities in the borough and working with VCFSE organisations to embed quality volunteer management practice into their operations. To be successful, we are seeking a candidate with excellent knowledge and experience of volunteering best practice and an understanding of both national and local volunteer trends. The postholder should be an experienced project manager, project leader and training facilitator. You will be passionate about volunteering and be able to work at different locations across Barnet at least three days per week. You will have team leadership and line management responsibilities. Delivering an inclusive volunteering programme is important to us, so lived experience of disability would be advantageous. Please contact us if you have: Experienced project manager in community or volunteer contracts, including delivery planning, budget and MEL management Ability to manage a fast-paced, changeable work plan and priorities, whilst supporting others to do the same Excellent knowledge in volunteer management best practise and ability to develop and deliver training on associated topics Knowledge and/or experience working with voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise or health sector. Experience working in Barnet is desirable Excellent networking and liaison skills, including developing and maintaining a range of high level partnerships Strong team management and leadership qualities To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Groundwork London , please do not hesitate to apply. Closing date for applications : Midday, Monday 2nd March 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 11th or Thursday 12th March. Interviews will be held in East Barnet or Waterloo.

Delivery Driver and Shop Assistant Location: Working from The Park (Colindale) Contract : Fixed Term Contract, until end September 2026 Salary: £27,008 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community. The LOOP at Grahame Park, a reuse retail store and workshop in Colindale is seeking a Delivery Driver and Shop Assistant. The Park is a reuse hub designed to help communities recycle and reuse more household goods. The LOOP collects, repairs, restores and sells unique and lovingly restored furniture, offering training and volunteering opportunities for the community in furniture restoration. Located on the Grahame Park Estate in Barnet, the LOOP comprises of a workshop and retail store, providing reused, sustainable and affordable furniture to Grahame Park Estate, Colindale and the wider Barnet Community. Funded by National Lottery, the Delivery Driver and Shop Assistant will plan, schedule and complete daily furniture collections and deliveries using the LOOP van. Excellent customer service will be a core component of the role, assisting customers in the shop and processing sales. The postholder must have a full driving licence. Please contact us if you have: Proven experience as a household delivery driver. Knowledge of Barnet borough is desirable Full driving licence and ability to drive a van / load and unload furniture Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to assist customers in a friendly and cooperative manner Ability to work independently and with initiative. Knowledge of or interest in reuse and furniture upcycling To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Groundwork London, please do not hesitate to apply. Job applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will review applications and invite shortlisted applicants in for an interview throughout the recruitment timeframe. Please be aware that we may appoint to this post before the final closing date. Final closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 18th February Interviews: Will be held throughout the recruitment period. Interviews will be held in person at the LOOP (12a, The Concourse, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5XB) Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.