By coming to work for Headway London, you’ll be joining a team of dedicated, enthusiastic & diverse people committed to creating positive change in the brain injury community.
You’ll also gain access to a range of Employee Benefits available to all Headway staff.
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Application Pack | Diversity Monitoring Form
We are seeking a new Trustee who will bring a wealth of understanding of the lived experience of our members. The member representative will play a crucial role on the board – bringing with them a personal connection to our mission and values and understanding of brain injury and the Headway Community.
The member representative will be a visible and approachable presence within our community, upholding the importance of relationships with our members – people living with brain injury – and ensuring that this insight informs strategic thinking.
They will support the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for the charity’s ambitious strategy and governance and work effectively as a team with other members of the Board.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinctive and values-driven organisation.
How to Apply
This is a rolling application, we will close this role once we receive a suitable candidate.
Please submit your CV (including two referees), a covering letter and the voluntary Diversity Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwaylondon.org.
When submitting your application, please let us know of dates you are not available for interview.
If you would like further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact sarah.lantsbury@headwaylondon.org or call 020 7749 7790.
Application Pack | Diversity Monitoring Form
This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinctive and values-driven organisation. We are seeking a new Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees and play a crucial role in supporting the organisation’s sustainable future. While prior knowledge of brain injury is not required, the Treasurer is expected to demonstrate an interest in brain injury, as well as in the Headway community, and to share the organisation’s mission and values.
The Treasurer will lead on the financial strategy, work closely with the Director of Finance, ensuring that financial insight informs the Board’s strategic thinking. This will include thorough pre-review of financial reports ahead of each Board meeting, chairing Finance & Audit Committee meetings, and presenting financial reports to the Board and at the AGM.
The role holder, will support the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for the charity’s ambitious strategy and governance. They will work collaboratively with fellow Trustees and provide guidance to the Director of Finance and Chief Executive on the strategic management of finances.
How to Apply
This is a rolling application, we will close this role once we receive a suitable candidate.
Please submit your CV (including two referees), a covering letter and the voluntary Diversity Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwaylondon.org.
When submitting your application, please let us know of dates you are not available for interview.
If you would like further information about the role and Headway London, please contact recruitment@headwaylondon.org or call 020 7749 7790.
Find out more about our Community Support Work service here: Community Support Work – Headway East London.
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.
There are many ways to be part of the Headway London Volunteers community – click on our Information Pack to see what roles we have available.
How to Apply:
Applications for our brand new Lewisham Day Service site (based in Deptford), Events and Christmas volunteering are open. All other roles remain on hold. Please check back and keep your eyes peeled for any updates.
Apply now here.
If you are interested in Work Experience or any other roles in the Hackney centre contact Volunteer Lead ‘katya.goloubeva@headwaylondon.org‘. If you are interested in volunteering at Headway Lewisham Day Service please contact Senior Coordinator Jenny Buggs ‘jenny.buggs@headwaylondon.org’
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 Work Experience Application Form. We will then contact you to agree on a start date. Please note that we accept applications starting from September 2026.
If you have any questions about the Work Experience, or if you work for a school, contact our Volunteer Lead Katya at katya.goloubeva@headwaylondon.org.
