An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Volunteer Manager to join a busy multi service charity based in Coventry, working, 20 hours per week over 3 or 4 days. In return, we offer a competitive salary of £16,646 per annum (£31,212 FTE), and a contributory pension scheme. Annual leave of 26 days + bank holidays with an additional day’s leave for every 2 years of service up to a maximum of 29 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Valley House offers a comprehensive in-house training programme, access to a range of accredited training, subsidised nursery places for staff and an Employee Assistance Programme.
What We Do:
The charity has a fully trained staff team providing Supported Accommodation to victims of domestic abuse and with complex needs. We have an on-site Children’s Nursery that provides full day care for pre-school children.
We are looking for reliable and committed individuals who are able to:
* Lead on the recruitment, induction plus the ongoing training and support of all Valley House volunteers.
* Lead and manage all Valley House volunteers, ensuring they provide a high quality, professional and successful service.
* Ensure effective relationships with all Valley House managers who have volunteers placed within their service.
* To prepare all monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external monitoring and reports as required.
The successful candidate will have:
* Proven experience in recruiting, inducting and supporting staff or volunteers.
* Experience in delivering training.
* Knowledge and understanding of what motivates volunteers.
* Knowledge and understanding of how to attract a range of volunteers.
* Knowledge of best practice in relation to safeguarding adults and children.
* Understanding and passion for the work of Valley House.
* Approachable manner with a high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Good IT skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
* Ability to maintain clear boundaries.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* A flexible approach to ensure all volunteers are supported effectively.
This post requires a satisfactory DBS check.
The hours of work are 20 hours per week, worked over 3 or 4 days.
The closing date is 12 noon on Wednesday 26 February 2025 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 5 March 2025.