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Interested in joining our team?
Mediation Plus is looking for a Neighbourhood Programme Lead to join our team, as we step into our next chapter, following our merger with Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service.
This is an exciting new role which will oversee the operational management of the Sussex-wide neighbourhood mediation and conflict coaching programme, working alongside a small team of Neighbourhood Case Coordinators.
Read all about the role, review the job description and find out how to apply here.
Deadline for applications 11th May 2026.
Interested in becoming a volunteer mediator?
Our mediators are ordinary people who live or work in East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove and volunteer their time to help people resolve their disputes. They are at the heart of our charity, and we work hard to ensure they are supported to provide high-quality mediation and that everyone enjoys their experience of volunteering with us.
All our mediators complete an accredited mediation training course, are DBS checked, and many have additional specialist mediation skills and training in areas such as workplace, family and commercial mediation. Our mediators usually work in pairs and are supported by our Case Co-ordinators.
We are often looking for new mediators to join our team. You do not have to have any special skills or experience to become a mediator. You just need to be a good listener and communicator, to respect our policy of confidentiality, to be non-judgemental, and to be committed to the principles of mediation. To register your interest in becoming a volunteer, please get in touch to tell us about the type of mediation you are interested in and the area you would be able to cover.
What would you be expected to do?
After your training and DBS check, you need to be available to volunteer with us for at least 18 months. We normally arrange our mediation visits during the day or in the early evenings and initial visits usually last between 1 and 2 hours. These take place in our offices, online, and occasionally in people’s homes.
Our cases come from all over East Sussex and at different times, so we cannot say how many cases you may work on, but we expect most of our mediators will be involved in at least 6 cases a year.
Reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
On-going Training and Supervision
As well as mediating on cases, we ask volunteers to attend safeguarding training, support sessions as part of your continuous professional development, supervision meetings and an annual one-to-one.
We look for opportunities to bring our volunteer family together as often as possible to build connections and share best practice.