Vacancies

We are looking for a Cleaner to be responsible for the cleaning and general upkeep of the centre and offices of Headway East London.

You will play a vital role in maintaining a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for our community. Our 627 sqm facilities host over 40 members and staff each day, providing a vibrant space for support services, creative projects, and events. Your work will ensure that our centre is not only a functional space but a place where people feel valued and cared for.

How to Apply

The deadline to apply is 9:00 am, Wednesday 29 January.
Interviews will be held on w/c Monday 3 February 2025.
Please send your Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

For further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact the Admin and Premises Manager Grace Bailey at grace.bailey@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.

If you have not heard from us by mid February 2025, please assume that your application has not been successful.

We are looking for a Caretaker to be responsible for the repairs and general upkeep of the centre and offices of Headway East London.

You will play a vital role in maintaining a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for our community. Our 627 sqm facilities host over 40 members and staff each day, providing a vibrant space for support services, creative projects, and events. Your work will ensure that our centre is not only a functional space but a place where people feel valued and cared for.

How to Apply

The deadline to apply is 9:00 am, Wednesday 29 January.
Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 3 February 2025.
Please send your Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

For further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact the Admin and Premises Manager Grace Bailey at grace.bailey@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.

If you have not heard from us by mid February 2025, please assume that your application has not been successful.

We are looking for volunteers!

Volunteers are a big part of our community. They work alongside our team, spend time with our members and get involved in art, cooking, music and gardening.

About a third of our volunteers have a brain injury and bring valuable understanding and experiences to the role. Others are looking for a relaxed environment to socialise or are interested in learning more about brain injury and the complexities of living with a disability.

Whether it’s visiting our centre in Hackney once a week or getting involved in our events, there are plenty of ways to join our community.

To find out more, download our Volunteer Information Pack.

How to Apply:

Please read our Information Pack, fill out the Volunteer Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and provide two referees.

Please send it to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

If you have any questions, of if you are a student interested in a Work Experience, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Katya at katya.goloubeva@headwayeastlondon.org.

We are looking for a Director of Services to lead all our innovative member-facing services.

Guided by the principles of co-production, as Director of Services you will:

• oversee business planning and managing income streams, ensuring financial sustainability
• maintain all relationships with local authorities, Integrated Care Boards, and private funders
• ensure the quality of services and adherence to best practices, regulations, and legislation.

How to Apply

Please send the Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

Closing date for applications is 9:00am, Monday 27 January 2025. Interviews will take place w/c Monday 3 February.

For further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact the Chief Executive Sarah Lantsbury via email at sarah.lantsbury@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.

No agencies please.

Find out more about our Community Support Work service here: Community Support Work – Headway East London.

We are excited to offer Work Experience opportunities for students 16 years old and older.

The Work Experience will take place over two weeks, Monday to Friday, from 10am to 3pm. 

You will be based at our main centre in Haggerston, where we provide a range of services for people living with brain injury. You will get the opportunity to join our projects, support our members, take part in fun and our creative activities and learn about brain injury.

How to apply:

Please fill out the Volunteer Application Form and provide two referees. One of these can be your parent or carer.

Please send it to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org. We will then contact you to agree on a start date.

If you have any questions about the Work Experience, or if you work for a school, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Katya at katya.goloubeva@headwayeastlondon.org.