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Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian charity. We have been working throughout Southwark for 30 years, helping people who face seemingly impassable barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish. Our strong staff and volunteer team work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 30-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits. Read about our Christian Ethos here.

We are an equal opportunities and disability-friendly employer. We guarantee to offer an interview to those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.

Current Vacancies

Women's Services Fundraising Officer

Part time (21.5hrs per week) | £28,000 - £30,000 per annum pro rata | Permanent| Based in Peckham

Pecan is recruiting for this role to lead on the delivery of a fundraising strategy for the Women's Service, playing a pivotal role in helping us secure future funding and sustainability. You will work closely with the Women's Services Manager, as well as Pecan's Partnership Manager, to develop additional income streams particularly in the areas of digital individual donors and corporate fundraising.

Main responsibilities:

Identify and develop new relationships with, the local community and individual donors.
Recruit, manage, and support businesses and potential volunteer fundraisers, helping them to reach their fundraising potential.
Inspire supporters and potential supporters to engage in promoting the safety, dignity and strength of women affected by the criminal justice system and multiple disadvantage.

Please see the Job Description for more information

We want to hear from you if you:

Have a passion for equality and social justice
Are interested in working in the women's sector
Have some fundraising experience

To apply: Please apply with a CV and short covering letter (2 page max) to careers@pecan.org.uk

In your cover letter, please address the following questions:

Why do you want to work for Pecan?
What does Kindness, Belief and Hope mean to you?
Tell us about your passion for wanting to support women with multiple disadvantage.
What is your experience of fundraising (community/corporate/digital etc)?
What relevant other fundraising experience do you have? (include specific examples)
What experience do you have of using digital and communication tools for fundraising?
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Closing Date: Open Timetable
(we will be looking at candidates on a rolling basis)

Interview Date: TBC

Employment Advisor

Part time/Full time | £25,906 per annum pro rata | Contract (end June/July 2022) | Based in Peckham

Pecan is recruiting for an Employment Advisor for our Steps to Success programme.

This post is open to Job share

Main Responsibilities:

To support clients one to one with employment focused issues
To secure training and employment opportunities
To keep data up to date on both Pecan and the lead partners systems

To be a member of the employment support team and work in collaboration with staff and volunteers

Please see the Job Description for more information

We want to hear from you if you:

Have experience of delivering employment support
Have a passion for supporting families to find employment
Are able to support clients emotionally and move them to the goal of employment

To apply: Please apply via Reed with a CV and short covering letter (2 page max)

In the covering letter please address these questions:

Why do you want to work for Pecan?
What is your passion for working with families to support them into employment?
What experience do you have of securing employment?
What is your attitude to team working?

Closing Date: 21st September 2021

Interview Date: 28th September 2021

If you have any further questions please email careers@pecan.org.uk

Peckham Pantry Assistant

Pecan is recruiting a Pantry Assistant for the Peckham Pantry.

Part time (21.5 hours a week) | £10.85 per hour (London Living Wage) pro rata | Permanent | Based in Peckham

This post is open to Job Share
Rota over 6 days and one evening a week

Main Responsibilities:

Support volunteers (ambassadors)
Assist members with their shopping
Keep the store effectively stocked
Ensure hygiene standards are maintained
Support in promoting the Pantry

Please see the Job Description for more information

We want to hear from you if you:

Are people focused
Have a background in retail or customer service
Have a passion for social justice

Please apply via REED with a CV and short covering letter (2 page max)

In the covering letter please address these questions:

Why do you want to work for the Pantry?
What customer service experience do you have?
Explain how you meet at least 5 elements of the person specification?
Anything else you would like to tell us?

Closing Date: 21st September 2021

Interview Date: 28th September 2021

If you have any further questions please email careers@pecan.org.uk

Kickstart Scheme

Pecan is recruiting for a few different roles through the Kickstart Scheme as advertised by DWP. This scheme is for individuals aged 19-24 that are receiving Universal Credit. Please see the details of each post below. Click on the job title to access the job description.

Fundraising & Marketing (2 posts)

Job Title: Fundraising Assistant

Job Title: Marketing & Social Media Assistant

Part time | London Living Wage | 25 hours per week | Fixed-Term | Based in Peckham
(3.5 days a week, 9am – 5pm)

Do you have good administrative skills with a high attention to detail?
Do you have a good grasp of working with numbers and spreadsheets?
Do you have good IT skills with knowledge and experience of using social media?

Peckham Pantry

Job Title: Customer Service Assistant

Part time | London Living Wage | 25 hours per week | Fixed-Term | Based in Peckham
(shift Monday to Saturday between 8.30am and 7pm)

Do you have a reasonable level of literacy and numeracy skills?
Are you willing and able to move stock?
Do have a mature attitude and a keen sense of humour?

Please read the job description of the post you are interested in before applying.
If interested, please contact your Universal Credit Work Coach including the job title of the post you are interested in.

Closing Date: Open Timetable
(we will be looking at candidates on a rolling basis)

Interview Date: TBC

If you have any further questions please email careers@pecan.org.uk

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WHY WORK FOR PECAN?

At Pecan we are committed to transforming lives through kindness, belief and hope by enabling individuals to believe in their potential. As a Christ centred organisation we seek to treat all people with inclusivity, openness and respect, demonstrating Jesus’ grace and love in action.

Pecan's 30 year legacy working in the community of Southwark

8% pension contribution

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

Life Assurance Cover

(4 times annual salary)

Accredited London Living Wage Employer

Up to £100 contribution towards the cost of glasses

Employee Assistance Programme

In-house fruit and veg rota

Regular appraisal and supervision

Internal and external training programmes

Certified Disability Confident Employer

Wellbeing programme for physical and mental wellbeing

Free Perkbox membership

Based in vibrant Peckham

Regular prayer together

4 team away days annually

Staff socials

Supportive culture

Investors in People

19 years continuous recognition.

We currently hold a Silver accreditation.

The 2017 report states:

“100% of people feel appreciated for the work that they do at Pecan. It is a very positive environment in which to work and there is much praise from leaders, managers and colleagues.”