Volunteer Coordinator - Hybrid

We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to support our Volunteer Service.

Hours 20 hours part-time (worked 4-5 days per week).

Salary £12,486 pro-rated to working hours (Grade 1, point 1)

Location Hybrid role combining working from home as well as the Together Trust centre, Cheadle, and other services across the operating area of the organisation.

Reporting to Volunteer Service Manager

Job Purpose:

As a Volunteer Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting the Volunteer Service Manager on the following:

• Recruitment and hiring process by advertising for available volunteer positions, working with line managers in interviewing candidates, obtaining references, health questionnaires and DBS checks.

• Updating and maintaining accurate volunteer records and files.

• Preparing and presenting induction materials for new volunteers, including handbooks and induction programmes.

• Working with departmental managers to deliver volunteer training programmes ensuring regular, good quality, reflective 1:1 supervision for volunteers is carried out.

• Overseeing, logging, and supporting volunteer training compliance.

• Coordinating centrally controlled volunteering activity, ensuring rota information is communicated to volunteers and service leaders  in a timely manner.

• Supporting the Trust's flagship events through coordination of the required volunteering activity.

• Supporting the volunteer service manager and team leaders to celebrate volunteer successes.

• Maintaining a central database of volunteers and projects, tracking key metrics.

• Supporting the wider team in carrying out general OD administrative duties where  required.

• Responding to day-to-day queries from volunteers, escalating to the Volunteer Service Manager where necessary.

About You:

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with Maths and English at Grade C or above with effective communication and organisational skills you will understand and be committed to promoting volunteering. Using your understanding and commitment to equity and diversity you will provide basic advice on volunteering procedures to colleagues and applicants.

With a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint you will be able to  demonstrate accurate administration skills including word processing, spreadsheet creation and digital filing.

A requirement of this role is the ability to travel between Trust sites in a timely manner.

To discover the full details of this role, please refer to our extensive job description which is attached.

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays – pro rated to working hours.

• A company pension plan with 7% employer contributions (rising with years of service).

• We are proud to be a real living wage employer and offer salary increments every 2 years.

• Reward and Discount Platform.

• Employee incentive for refer a friend scheme.

• Progress your career through on-the-job training and qualifications with ongoing support and personal development.

Visit our website - https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/join-us

If this sounds like a place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience, we are looking for please get in touch at  [email protected] or apply now. We would love to hear from you!

We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidates prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Benefits

• Certified Training
• Company Pension
• Competitive Salary
• Death in Service
• Flexible Working
• Generous Holiday
• Great Working Environment
• Progression Opportunities
• Recognised Qualifications