New Work/Volunteer Opportunities in the Diocese

CAFOD – Community Participation Co-Ordinator
CAFOD are hiring. Could you inspire Catholics to participate in the Church’s mission, working to overcome poverty and injustice? Do you want to work for CAFOD and encourage support and partnership within the Church?
We are looking for a Community Participation Coordinator to work in the Diocese of Brentwood. Follow the link below for more details and please pass on to any friends or relatives who might be interested.
Closing date: 18 May 2026.
See cafod.org.uk/work-with-us for more details.
BCCS – Administrative Assistant
BCCS are looking for an administrative assistant, including general office duties and HR.
It is a part-time position for school term time only approx. 12 hours per week (Job share) to be based at 133 High st Billericay.
Please click here for the full job description
Please email Bernadette ([email protected]) with your CV expressing your interest.
BCYS – Walsingham House Team Volunteer
Applications for Walsingham House Team 2026-27 are now open.
We are accepting applicants from young people in current Yr13 and above (18-23) to be part of the Youth Mission Team at Walsingham House. Being on team is a wonderful opportunity to work with and serve the young people of the diocese, to live in community and to be able to share and deepen our Catholic faith.
For more information including how to apply please see here on the BCYS website or email our Retreat Manager, Michael ([email protected])
Marriage Care – Marriage Prep Course Facilitator
Are you an excellent communicator with an enthusiasm for supporting couples as they embark on the Sacrament of Marriage? We’re looking for individuals and couples who have personal experience of marriage and a positive commitment to the values of Christian marriage to facilitate our Preparing Together courses for couples getting married in the Catholic Church.
You will be provided with full training and support in this exciting role and you can deliver online (via Zoom) or in-person if preferred.
If you are interested, please read through the downloads below and click on ‘’apply’’ to fill in our online application form. If you would only like to facilitate in-person and not online please email us at: [email protected] to check that we have vacancies in your area.
When applying please note you may want to have your photo ID (passport or driver’s licence) ready to upload. However this can be done after submitting your application.
SVP – Southend Centre Volunteers
SVP Centre in Southend are in need of volunteers for the following roles:
- Drivers (Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am-4pm)
- Volunteer admin
- Markets (Thursdays & Friday)
- Drivers – Supermarket pickups (Various days, 7pm-9pm)
- Kindness Kitchen Heat Up (Saturdays & Sundays, 4pm-6:30pm)
If you are interested in any of these roles, contact the centre on 01702 592980 or [email protected]