Volunteering Services Officer
Are you passionate about harnessing the power of volunteering to transform lives? Prospect Hospice, based in Swindon, offers compassionate end-of-life care and support to our community. We’re seeking a dedicated Volunteering Services Officer to help us deliver exceptional volunteer experiences and expand our community impact.
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00) (There may be some flexibility on this for the right candidate)
What’s the role?
As a Volunteering Services Officer, you’ll play a vital role in maximizing the impact of our 650-strong volunteer workforce while enjoying a supportive and values-driven workplace. You will:
* Lead the training and induction process for new volunteers.
* Collaborate with teams to create an outstanding volunteer experience.
* Support volunteer managers to strengthen volunteer engagement practices.
* Develop clear, on-brand communications to keep volunteers informed and motivated.
* Support the delivery of our community engagement strategy.
This role does not involve direct line management of volunteers but focuses on equipping our teams to deliver exceptional volunteer experiences.
Who are we looking for?
You’ll excel in this role if you have:
* Proven experience in recruiting, training, and inspiring volunteers or staff
* A strong understanding of the unique dynamics between employment and volunteering
* Excellent communication and influencing skills to achieve results through others
* Strong project management abilities and a solution-focused mindset
* A commitment to equity, inclusion, and providing outstanding volunteering experiences.
Read the job description for the full person specification.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
* 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
* Continued membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
* Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
* A commitment to supporting your professional development
* Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
* Supportive induction, and training and development
* Free parking
Interviews will be held on 20th May 2025
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.