Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator
Location: Birmingham
Place of work: Brand new accessible offices in Selly Oak. With the agreement of your line manager, you will use the office, home, and other suitable places to work from while ensuring you appropriately meet and engage with clients and other relevant organisations. 
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 30 or 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. Our client are interested to hear from applicants who are looking for either part time or full-time work. 
Salary: £22,916 per annum for 30 hours per week (with a full time equivalent of £28,129 for 37 hours) 
About the organisation
Our client is an advocacy charity in the south Birmingham area. They make sure the voices of people with disabilities are heard and their rights are recognised. They empower people with disabilities to speak up for themselves or advocate on their behalf when needed. 
Their team are passionate about the difference they make and are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to join them. 
What they are looking for 
The Volunteer Coordinator plays a crucial role in managing and engaging their volunteers, ensuring their skills and enthusiasm contribute to our projects. 
The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of volunteers. You will be leading on recruitment, training, management, and support of volunteers, the implementation of volunteer policies, and working alongside the CEO to continually develop the strategy to ensure the volunteer services supports their aims, objectives and values. This role is key to supporting their new five-year strategy. 
About the person  
You will have: 
•    Previous experience of working with volunteers, especially volunteers with protected characteristics, is preferred. 
•    Strong organisational and planning skills. 
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
•    Ability to adapt your communication depending on the needs of the audience. 
•    High degree of computer literacy, with experience of using databases and Microsoft Office packages. 
•    Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people. 
•    Passionate about the mission and vision of charity. 
Why them
This is an exciting time to be joining them, they have an ambitious five-year strategic plan due for publication shortly, they will move to fully accessible offices in the Autumn, they have just rebranded and have many exciting projects and partnerships on the horizon. 
Citizens are at the heart of our work and they are making an amazing impact in the local community. 
What they offer 
They offer hybrid and flexible working, including the opportunity to work compressed hours and if required term-time only options. They also offer a generous holiday allowance (up to 30 days) Entitlement increases with service, and pension contributions. 
Equal Opportunities 
Our client are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, including people with disabilities. 
They are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities they serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then they would love to meet you for an interview. 
To Apply
Please click apply now to complete our short application form and to submit your CV. 
They are interested to speaking with people who are interested in either part time or full time work.
You may also have experience in the following: Volunteer Coordinator, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Trainer, Volunteering, Recruitment Officer, Volunteering Coordinator, Voluntary Sector etc.
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