Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service

07/04/2026

📢 We are very excited to announce that, as of April 1st 2026, Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service (BHIMS) has joined forces with Mediation Plus, to create a Sussex-wide mediation and conflict resolution service and serve the local communities even better. 🤝

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The two charities have already worked closely together as part of the Sussex Mediation Alliance. Sharing the same values and several joint service delivery contracts, bringing the charities together will help us share learning and best practice, generates efficiencies and augments Mediation Plus with an experienced team working locally in Brighton, Hove and Lewes with longstanding experience of the complexities of working in a city setting. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Going forwards, as one Sussex-wide charity we look to incorporate mediation best practice and provide a consistent approach to conflict resolution across the county. 🙌🏽

For more information, please give Mediation Plus a follow, here: https://www.facebook.com/MediationPlusSussex

We will be closing down this page in due course.

03/12/2024

Just reminding all you would-be volunteer mediators out there that 9 am tomorrow (Wednesday 4 December) is the deadline for submitting applications for our latest training opportunity. Details are here:

Interested in training as a volunteer mediator?

05/11/2024

We are very pleased to announce that we will be recruiting and training four new volunteer community mediators early next year. They will be joining our mission to bring people together to prevent and repair the harm caused by conflict.

What we are looking for:
- Willingness to engage in continuous learning and reflective practice
- Availability to meet clients during working hours on weekdays
- Able and willing to travel to the Lewes/Newhaven/Seaford areas on occasion

We strive to create a volunteer pool that reflects the diversity of our local community. We warmly invite applications from individuals who identify as:
- From non-white racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse
- Neurodiverse
- Living with disabilities

The dates for the training are not flexible, and so you would need to be able to commit to all the training dates: 30, 31 January, 7, 13, 14 February

Full details are on our website www.bhims.org.uk/vacancy

21/03/2024

Could you be our next Chief Executive? We have a fantastic opportunity to lead a highly-valued local charity, based in central Brighton, that has been making a difference to our community for over 30 years. Check out our website for details: https://www.bhims.org.uk/home/vacancy Deadline for applications: Noon Monday 15 April.

13/03/2024

Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service is recruiting for a new Chief Executive. If you're interested in leading us in our mission - to bring people together to prevent and repair the harm caused by conflict – please visit: https://www.bhims.org.uk/home/vacancy/

28/06/2023

We are recruiting!! Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service has a fantastic opportunity for a Mediation Caseworker. If you’re interested in joining us in our mission - to bring people together to prevent and repair the harm caused by conflict – please visit: www.bhims.org.uk/vacancy/. If you know someone else who might be interested, please forward them this post. Thank you.
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Applications must be submitted by noon on 12 July. Interviews are planned for 24-25 July.

04/08/2022

If you live in Lewes District and your housing is being impacted by conflict with housemates, family members, your landlord and neighbours, support is available.

Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service (BHIMS) have experienced mediators who can support you to find ways to resolve arguments affecting you in your home.

Anyone living in Lewes District who has concerns about conflict affecting their housing can access us.

Please see the 'Help if Conflict If Is Affecting Your Household' factsheet on our website:https://crm.3va.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mediation-and-Conflict-Resolution-Fact-Sheet.pdf

26/05/2021

There are six days left to apply for our Mediation Caseworker job in central Brighton. Please share with anyone you think might be interested. See www.bhims.org.uk/opportunities for details.

06/05/2021

We are recruiting! Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service is looking for a new Mediation Caseworker. Full details at: www.bhims.org.uk/opportunities and on the Charity Jobs website https://www.charityjob.co.uk/.../mediation-caseworker/744141. Please pass on to anyone you think might be interested. Thank you. 😊

23/03/2021

Do you - or does someone you know - have a difficult relationship with a neighbour? Is home not the peaceful haven it should be?

Have a look at our short video for some ideas on how to manage difficulties with neighbours. Please like or share if you think it's helpful.

For more information visit www.bhims.org.uk/top-tips-for-neighbour-disputes/

Film by Justin Spray

22/03/2021

By the time our mediators get involved in neighbour disputes in our community, the argument has often escalated to many more people than the original two or three. Check out our new video 'How Conflicts Escalate' to learn about how this happens. Many thanks to Sussex Community Foundation The National Lottery Community Fund for their support in the making and promoting of this video. Film by Justin Spray. Check out our other videos at www.bhims.org.uk/videos-on-managing-conflict