Overview
People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. We are all vital cogs in delivering our care and support.
We are looking for a Volunteering Manager to join our People Services Team.
The Volunteering Manager role will support and assist with the full range of volunteering services namely; recruitment, selection, retention, ER, communications, and organisational development/change. The role will also assist in the development of volunteering processes and systems.
The Opportunity
* Provide an accessible, responsive professional volunteering service in compliance with charity policies, working as part of a small collaborative team to ensure advice on a full range of volunteering matters at all times.
* Build and develop relationships with managers to tailor people support that enables each manager and charity as a whole to support volunteer well-being to optimise efficiency.
* Provide a recruitment service that supports all aspects of a volunteer’s relationship and engagement with the Charity including recruitment, induction, and on-boarding.
* Be accessible to managers and staff as a trusted voice for support and guidance, modelling best practice.
* Support the development of strong communication and feedback channels with all staff and through a variety of mechanisms to support volunteer engagement.
* Ensure all data on manual and computerised records is accurate and up to date and provide accurate and timely reports as and when required.
* Support People Team projects including the implementation and development of a People database.
The Must Haves
* Educated to degree level or experience that demonstrates equivalent ability.
* Experience of using databases and producing timely accurate reports.
* Minimum of 3 years managing others (staff or volunteers).
* A sound understanding of the principles of good volunteer practice and processes.
* An understanding of charities and the hospice sector (desirable).
* Current knowledge of social media applications in volunteering.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, and Zoom.
* Proven ability in interpreting and analysing data.
* A passion for People including volunteering and the volunteer experience.
* Able to build and maintain effective professional relationships and collaborate effectively.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage time and delegate effectively and escalate issues promptly to protect the organisation, its employees, and volunteers.
Desirable
* Previous experience working in the charity sector.
You Know it Makes Sense
* 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.
* Opportunity to work from home 1 day per week (Min. 4 days on site).
* £34,000 per annum.
* 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
* Free onsite parking.
* Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities.
* On-site home-cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro.
* Freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy.
Application Information
Please note: If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume you have not been successful.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Berkhamsted, HP4 3GW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* If yes, please specify your current work authorization status (e.g., UK citizen, permanent resident, work visa holder, etc.):
Education:
* Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
* Microsoft Office: 3 years (preferred)
* MS Teams / Zoom: 1 year (preferred)
* Charity Sector: 1 year (preferred)
* Management/Supervisory: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/10/2024
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