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Age UK Waltham Forest is a great place to work. Could you bring your skills to our team? See our latest vacancies below.
Join Our Team at Age UK Waltham Forest
Age UK Waltham Forest is a fantastic place to work - could your skills be a great fit for our team? Explore our current job opportunities below.
To help ensure our shop and services run smoothly, we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis throughout the advertising period. We recommend applying early, as positions may close once suitable candidates are found.
What We Offer:
- 25 days of paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time roles)
- 3% employer pension contribution
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts and rewards
- Support through the BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
How to Apply:
Our current vacancies are listed below. Please review the job description and person specification for each role. To apply, complete the application form at the bottom of the page - available both as an online form and a downloadable Word document. We’ve made the process as straightforward as possible.
Information & Advice Outreach Advisor
Salary: £28,644.30
Working Pattern: 35 hours a week, job share considered
We are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Information & Advice team provide information, advice and support to people aged 60 and over, living in Waltham Forest. The purpose of the job is to deliver advice to those housebound or not able to travel to The Hub, so it will involve home visits throughout the Borough. It will include assisting clients to maximize their income through providing benefits calculations, help to complete forms, provide advice resources and some supervision of volunteers. You will have good interpersonal skills, have proficient database skills and enjoy working as part of a team. Experience of benefits advice and another language is desirable.
Project Co-ordinator - Men in Sheds
Salary: £28,644.30
Working Pattern: 35 hours a week, pro rata for job share
We are looking for someone to take an active lead in setting up the new Shed and working with our wider staff team and volunteers. You will be able to promote the project to encourage participation by giving talks, arranging taster sessions and using social media. You will also arrange short courses and training sessions and ensure new participants are briefed on health and safety. You will have good interpersonal skills and enjoy working a part of a team.
Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Working Pattern: 3 out of 7 days per week to be agreed with successful candidate
Contract: Fixed until October 2026. Possibility to extend depending on lease and successful turnover
Step into a rewarding role as our Assistant Shop Manager and be part of something bigger. We're on the lookout for an energetic and community-focused individual to support the day-to-day running of our brand new charity shop. You’ll work alongside a welcoming team, helping to boost sales, ensure smooth operations, and provide excellent customer service — all while contributing to a cause that truly makes a difference.
Whether you're looking to take the next step in your retail journey or bring your people skills to a role with purpose, this could be the perfect opportunity. If you're motivated, approachable, and passionate about supporting others, we’d love to hear from you.
Shop Manager
Salary: £15.12 per hour
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days per week to be agreed with successful candidate
Contract: Fixed until October 2026. Possibility to extend depending on lease and successful turnover
Bring your retail know-how and leadership skills to a role that makes a difference.
We’re looking for a dedicated Store Manager to take the lead in overseeing the daily operations of our brand new shop in Leyton - driving sales, inspiring a positive customer experience, and ultimately helping to fund vital support services for older people in Waltham Forest.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the store, guiding a fantastic team of staff and volunteers. You’ll play a key role in their development, offering clear leadership, hands-on training, and day-to-day support to help everyone thrive.
If you're an experienced retail manager with strong people skills and a desire to use your talents for a cause that really matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Help At Home Worker
Salary: £13.85 per hour
Working Pattern: Zero hours contract. Working hours are flexible and will be agreed upon with the successful candidate
This role is to provide a basic housework service including: mopping and vacuuming, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, helping with laundry and ironing and changing beds. You may also be requested to help with basic meal preparation or making telephone calls.
Handyperson
Salary: £16 per hour
Working Pattern: Zero hours contract. Working hours are flexible and will be agreed upon with the successful candidate
This role is to provide a reliable, friendly handyperson service with an emphasis on home maintenance and gardening. You will undertake minor tasks including: mowing lawn and garden tidying; plumbing repairs, unblocking sinks, putting up shelves, changing light fittings, small areas of painting or grouting, fitting window locks and bolts and assembling small items of furniture.
Volunteer Recruitment Co-ordinator (Part-Time)
Salary: £10,800 for 14 hours per week; £27,000 FTE
Are you passionate about building communities and empowering others to make a difference? Age UK Waltham Forest is looking for a dynamic and organised Volunteer Recruitment Co-ordinator to join our growing team. With over 300 volunteers already supporting our vital work across the borough, your role will be central in recruiting, supporting, and championing volunteers for projects such as Men-in-Sheds, Befriending, Social Groups, Information & Advice, and more.
You’ll take the lead on the full recruitment cycle - from outreach and interviews to DBS checks and induction - while helping us reach and engage a diverse volunteer base that reflects the vibrant communities of Waltham Forest. If you thrive on building relationships, managing systems, and creating inclusive, impactful volunteer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us in making later life better for everyone.
Please do not apply via the website where you saw these jobs listed. Instead, complete either the word application form and email it to info@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk or complete the online application form.
We do not accept CVs and politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Job application documents
The following documents are for all job vacancies listed above:
Application Form (Word document)
Monitoring Form for adults (Word document)
If you have any questions, please...
Contact Age UK Waltham Forest
Phone: 020 8558 5512
Email: info@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk
Office Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:00pm.