Our mission at Hope into Action is to empower the local church to help end homelessness. For over 15 years we’ve developed our model and grown a network in 38 locations. We know that homelessness is more than just house-lessness: people need community and friendship, as well as accommodation.

Our Community Connect pilot project has a big vision: to extend our church-based friendship and support to those at risk of homelessness. The project will complement Hope into Action’s core model of supported housing and aligns directly with the government’s strategic emphasis on community-based support to prevent homelessness.

You will be instrumental in assisting 3 initial locations (Peterborough, Norwich & Southampton) to pilot the Community Connect programme and will work with the Head of Delivery & Training to create the structures, training and processes necessary to develop and grow it in more locations.

You will support the local Co-ordinators at each location to promote the vision, set up partnerships, recruit volunteers and receive appropriate referrals from local authorities and agencies.

There will be a budget to work to and defined goals to deliver as we seek to grow in years 2 & 3 and to see Community Connect launched in more locations.

For full details and how to apply, please visit the Hope into Action website.

Hours: 32 hours per week (part time) over at least 4 days. Includes paid lunch breaks

Location: Hybrid, with flexibility on office base, or remote. In person in Peterborough every Wednesday

Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026 at 5pm

Salary: £33,471 per annum (£41,839 FTE)

Interview date: Wednesday 16th September 2026

Interview location: Peterborough

Annual Leave: 25 days plus 3 Christmas closure days and Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)