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PAPERWEIGHT REGIONAL DIRECTOR – MANCHESTER OFFICE

Location: Office based role, Prestwich, Manchester
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Reports to: Chief Executive (London) / Board of Trustees
Salary:  £18,000 – £20,000 commensurate with experience

The Paperweight Trust is opening its first Manchester office and we’re looking for an inspiring and energetic Regional Director to lead the way.

In this exciting and varied role, you’ll:

• Build and lead our Manchester presence.
• Support a passionate team of volunteer caseworkers.
• Connect with community leaders, shuls and local organisations.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A confident communicator and natural connector.
• Familiar with Manchester’s Jewish community.
• Organised, hands-on, and full of enthusiasm and drive.

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to grow something meaningful that really matters!

To apply and view the full job description:

Paperweight Job Application Form

PAPERWEIGHT REGIONAL DIRECTOR MANCHESTER JOB DESCRIPTION

Closing date for applications: 30^th September 2025

Please note: This role is subject to two references and an enhanced DBS check.

 

PAPERWEIGHT BRIGHTON COORDINATOR

We are rapidly expanding around the UK. Right now we’re establishing a new branch in Brighton and seeking to fill a new position.

Job Title:                 Paperweight Brighton Coordinator

Hours:                      6 – 8 hours a week (flexible)

Salary:                       £5,079 per annum

Location:                 Brighton – remote and office-based

 

Key responsibilities include:

• Helping set up and run, along with the National Services Coordinator, the Brighton branch of Paperweight.
• Liaising with, progressing and monitoring Client enquiries.
• Organising and scheduling Paperweight local clients to be seen by Caseworkers.
• Helping to recruit local volunteer Caseworkers to see clients face-to-face.
• Assisting setting up Caseworker training sessions with the London Head Office.
• Assisting the London team to promote Paperweight’s services to local Jewish organisations

 

Skills:

• Essential: to be fluent in English (Spoken and Written)
• Desirable: to be proficient in all Microsoft packages
• Desirable: to have experience using a CRM or similar style database

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, organised and with a passion for making a difference. They’ll enjoy advocating for vulnerable people with kindness and compassion while having excellent communication skills, with an empathetic and calm demeanour. It would be helpful to have a charity/synagogue background together with an understanding of the Brighton Jewish welfare infrastructure.  This position is suitable for someone studying, working part-time, semi or fully retired, and seeking a fulfilling and rewarding role.

To apply and view the full job description:

Paperweight Job Application Form

PAPERWEIGHT BRIGHTON COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION JUNE 2025

Closing date for applications: 30^th September 2025

Please note: This role is subject to safer recruitment and requires two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

 

NEXT GEN STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR

Demand to our National Helpline is now rising among our community’s youth. In direct response we’re launching the ground-breaking NEXTGEN project to bring Paperweight’s services to young Jewish people from young Jewish people, across the UK.

The Student Coordinator role is a new position to research, shape and develop the project and help run it, supporting the National Services Coordinator to…

• Bring Paperweight’s free services to students and young people, aged 18-25
• Find young volunteers to provide admin help to elderly individuals (which we call Paperlite Plus)
• Invest in young people through essential Life and Money Skills training courses.

To succeed in the role you’ll be a true multi-tasker, have excellent communication skills, be fluent in English, strong knowledge of the Jewish community, a compassionate and calm demeanour. You should be proficient in all Microsoft packages and have previous experience using a CRM database and open to further training.

• The role will initially be between 6 – 8 hours per week, including occasional evening or weekend work and visiting universities around the country
• Remuneration will be £5,079 per annum

If you would like any further information, or an informal chat about this position, please email  andreasilverman@paperweight.org.uk 

To apply and view the full job description:

Paperweight Job Application Form

NEXT GEN STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR ROLE JOB DESCRIPTION

Please note all recruitment is subject to safer recruitment, two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check

Closing Date for Applications: 30^th September 2025