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Transport Manager

Full time 37 hours per week,

Salary up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience

Based in Hampshire (Basingstoke/Winchester/Cadnam or Fareham)

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Would you like to support your community by helping to provide transport services for those people who find it difficult to access public transport?

We are looking for a Transport Manager to manage and grow our Community Transport and associated services across Hampshire and the Solent and beyond.

You will have specific responsibility for developing and managing an efficient, safe, accessible and high quality transport service for residents.

If you have good knowledge of the wide range of Community Transport and associated services we deliver, and can demonstrate tenacity with a clear focus on delivery and quality of service we want to hear from you.

We can offer you the following in addition to a competitive salary:

– 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

– Contributory pension scheme

– Excellent training and development opportunities

– Energetic, friendly and supportive working environment

For more details including full job description and person specification please click below:

Transport Manager JD & PS 4.26

To apply please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining why you are a good candidate for the role (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk.

For an informal discussion please contact Alex Barrett, Chief Operating Officer, alex.barrett@cfirst.org.uk, 07384110245.

This post will require a DBS check.

Please note applications will be considered as they are received and the advert will be closed early if the position is filled so don’t delay in applying

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Mend & Tend Coordinator

Part time 6 hours per week,

Salary range £13.01 – £13.53 per hour depending on experience

Based in Gosport

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Would you like to support your community by helping to provide support for people enabling them to stay independent in their homes for longer?

We are looking for a Mend & Tend Coordinator to run the service and provide individually tailored, high-quality support making sure that the most vulnerable in our communities are able to maintain and maximise their independence, health and wellbeing.

You will have specific responsibility for coordinating the day to day operation of the scheme.

If you have the ability to communicate effectively with clients and their families, and empathy and a good understanding of the issues faced by clients (e.g. older and vulnerable people) we want to hear from you.

We can offer you the following in addition to a competitive salary:

– 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

– Contributory pension scheme

– Excellent training and development opportunities

– Energetic, friendly and supportive working environment

For more details including full job description and person specification click below:

CF M&T Job Description final – May 2026

To apply please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining why you are a good candidate for the role (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021)to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk.

For an informal discussion please contact Jayne Smith, Home Support Service Manager, jayne.smith@cfirst.org.uk 07384 546 101.

This post will require a DBS check.

Please note applications will be considered as they are received and the advert will be closed early if the position is filled so don’t delay in applying

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Community Transport Minibus Driver (Audleys Day Centre)

Part time – 20 hours per week  (0830-1030/1500-1700)

Salary £13.01 per hour

Based in Basingstoke

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Would you love the personal satisfaction of enabling vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes?

Community First, covering Basingstoke, East Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, New Forest and Winchester, is seeking to recruit a Community Transport Minibus Driver to provide transport for those travelling to Audleys Day Centre in Basingstoke.  Audleys is a Hampshire County Council Day Centre that provides a holistic service to support people’s wellbeing.

Competitive salary of £13.01 per hour and benefits including 25 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays) pro rata for part time staff.  Training given to successful applicants including training on processes adhering to government guidelines to ensure the safety of staff and users.  Applicants must have the following:

• Full Driving Licence with D1 category code
• For insurance purposes be over 25 years of age

To preview and download the Job Description/Person Specification please click below:

Driver JD & Person Spec 7.2023

To apply please send your CV (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please ring Deepak Sagar, Transport Team Leader North Deepak.sagar@cfirst.org.uk 07436 225 300.

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancy has been filled.

Please note this post requires an enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

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Community Transport Minibus Driver – Andover

Casual & fixed term contracts

Salary £13.01 plus £2.24 per hour unsocial hours + 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff) or holiday pay for casual staff.

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Community First, covering Andover, Basingstoke, East Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, New Forest and Winchester, is seeking to recruit Community Transport Minibus Drivers to support our Andover service.  Average of 20.5 hours per week worked on shift pattern or flexible hours by negotiation.

We are looking for the following:

Drivers on a fixed or casual contract to support this new service for Andover and the wider Northern Test Valley area offering local, flexible bus journeys in areas with no public transport, connecting Andover and the surrounding villages.

Competitive salary of £12.51 per hour plus £2.24 per hour for unsocial hours worked. Other benefits including 25 days + Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff) or holiday pay for casual staff.  Training given to successful applicants including training to ensure the safety of staff and users.  Applicants must have the following:

• Full Driving Licence with D1 category code
• For insurance purposes, be over 25 years of age

To preview and download the Job Description/Person Specification please click below:

Driver JD & Person Spec 6.2025

To apply please send your CV (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please ring Sayonara Anderson, DDRT Service Manager, on 0333 015 1271 (option 4).

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancies have been filled.

Please note this post requires an enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

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Do you enjoy driving? Do you have some free time? Would you like to be involved in your local community? Come and volunteer for Community First and make a difference in your local area.

We need volunteer drivers to help transport passengers to activities such as lunch clubs and social activities.

One of our volunteers commented: “Our lives are busy and it can be hard to find the time to volunteer, but the benefits can be really great if you find a place and job you enjoy.  Volunteering your time can enhance your life in a variety of ways, those that benefit from your help will be happy you did no matter the reason.”

You will need a clean full driving licence with D1 category to drive a minibus. MiDAS Training can also be provided for suitable drivers and mileage expenses paid. To find out more please visit:

Our Volunteer First page

Our Volunteer Drivers page on our website

Our Transport Service runs in Basingstoke, East Hampshire, Fareham and Gosport, Havant, Winchester and Eastleigh.

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