Heroes+ is funded by the Special EU Programmes Body.  The project is led by Mencap NI, with delivery partners across Northern Ireland, including Access Employment Limited (AEL), Bardic Educational Arts and Media (BEAM), Compass Advocacy Network (CAN), incredABLE, and Volunteer Now.

Salary: £26,492 p.a.

Hours of Employment: Full-time 35 hours per week (reasonable hours outside of this are required to fulfil the obligations associated with the post).

Contract of Employment: Fixed term for 2 years (with possible extension subject to funding).

Location: NI wide programme with primary office base in Belfast.  Other bases are in Enniskillen and Newry.  Staff will be required to support the work of the organisation across all of its areas.  A hybrid working policy is in place to facilitate home working as part of this post.

Applicants will have a qualification in professional youth work or five years’ experience in supporting young people in a youth work setting within the last 7 years.

To apply, please download:

Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification)

Application Form

Equality Monitoring Form

Completed applications should be returned to leah.mccann@volunteernow.co.uk.

Closing date for completed applications: Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 4.00pm.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place the week commencing 21 July (subject to change).

Applications are particularly welcome from male applicants.

Volunteer Now is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To view Volunteer Now’s policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, click here.

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check.

Volunteer Now adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice available at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice and the Access NI.  Policy on Data Handling available at https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/publications/ani-privacy (or available on request).

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing communication and marketing strategies that enhance Volunteer Now’s public image and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms. This role requires a creative individual with excellent writing, editing, and project management skills along with a sound knowledge of online media.

Salary Range: NJC points 30-35 starting at £36,294 p.a.

Hours of Employment: Full-time 35 hours per week.  Reasonable hours outside this (the nature of the work means that evening and weekend work will be required during events therefore the working hours will be across Monday-Sunday, as applicable) are required to fulfil the obligations associated with the post.

Contract of Employment: Fixed term for 3 years (with the possibility of becoming permanent at the end of this period).

Location: Offices are available in Belfast, Newry, Enniskillen, Staff will be required to support the work of the organisation across all of its areas. A hybrid working policy is in place to facilitate home working as part of this post.

Applicants will have a minimum of 2 years practical experience in a communications and marketing role.

To apply, please download:

Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification)

Application Form

Equality Monitoring Form

Completed applications should be returned to leah.mccann@volunteernow.co.uk.

Closing date for completed applications: Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 4.00pm.

It is anticipated interviews will take place the week commencing 21 July (subject to change).

Volunteer Now is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Volunteer Now welcomes applications from minority communities, males and those with a disability who meet the criteria.

To view Volunteer Now’s policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, click here.

Heroes+ is funded by the Special EU Programmes Body.  The project is led by Mencap NI, with delivery partners across Northern Ireland, including Access Employment Limited (AEL), Bardic Educational Arts and Media (BEAM), Compass Advocacy Network (CAN), incredABLE, and Volunteer Now.

Salary: £23, 934 (pro-rata for 25 hours per week)

Hours of Employment: Part-time 25 hours per week (reasonable hours outside of this are required to fulfil the obligations associated with the post).

Contract of Employment: Fixed term for 2 years (with possible extension subject to funding).

Location: NI wide programme with primary office base in Belfast.  Other bases are in Enniskillen and Newry.  Staff will be required to support the work of the organisation across all of its areas.  A hybrid working policy is in place to facilitate home working as part of this post.

Applicants will have a relevant qualification minimum of OCN level 2 in youth work or two years’ experience in supporting young people within the last 5 years.

To apply, please download:

Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification)

Application Form

Equality Monitoring Form

Completed applications should be returned to leah.mccann@volunteernow.co.uk.

Closing date for completed applications: Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 4.00pm.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place the week commencing 21 July (subject to change).

Applications are particularly welcome from male applicants.

Volunteer Now is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To view Volunteer Now’s policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, click here.

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check.

Volunteer Now adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice available at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice and the Access NI.  Policy on Data Handling available at https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/publications/ani-privacy (or available on request).