Volunteer Recruitment Manager

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom MCR Pathways Full time

We are looking for a Volunteer Recruitment Manager , based in Surrey , to recruit volunteer mentors both out in the community and through forming partnerships with key public and private sector organisations.

About the role
Our Surrey Volunteer Recruitment Manager (VRM) works closely with VRMs in Herts and London and our marketing team to promote the MCR programme to organisations and individuals. The purpose is to recruit committed volunteers who will mentor a young person in their school for one hour a week during term time. Based from home, our VRMs work closely with the wider MCR team ensuring a balance of autonomy and support. Travel to meetings, events and the Hertfordshire office are all reimbursed. Key responsibilities :
- Recruit volunteer mentors to reach monthly targets both through engagement in the community and with organisations
- Source and attend in person and remote events to recruit volunteer mentors
- Clearly communicate the charity's purpose and the benefits to young people and mentors, developing purposeful relationships with prospective mentors and organisations through face to face meetings and presentations
- Work with colleagues to deliver on mentor recruitment plans and share best practice
- Working closely with the VRMs in Herts and London and our marketing team manage effective recruitment campaigns
- Manage systems to evaluate and assess effectiveness of strategy and practice About you
- Experience of and expertise in relationship-building on an organisational and individual level
- Experience presenting compelling and emotionally engaging information sessions to stakeholder organisations and individuals
- Experience and understanding of the importance of recruiting a diverse range of volunteers
- Can-do, proactive, flexible, solution-focused attitude
- Belief in young people's potential, modelling motivation, commitment and resilience You may have experience of mentoring, volunteering or the third sector. You will be a people person, open minded and equally comfortable presenting to large audiences and engaging on a one to one basis.

About us
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as Hertfordshire, Surrey and, soon, West London. Our passionate team is dedicated to helping Surrey's most vulnerable young people gain in self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. MCR's vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances.

Our in-school mentoring has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing, achievement and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. We model our values and many of us are mentors ourselves. Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: - 33 days annual leave in 1st year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment
- Additional day off for your birthday.
- Life Assurance at 4 x salary
- Charity worker discounts For the full job description and person specification please click below:
  • Location: Home based with significant travel across Surrey
  • Job type: Permanent, hybrid working

To apply, please click the link below and complete the application form in 1000 words or fewer, making clear reference to the points covered within the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note, the role will be subject to a DBS check and two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer.

MCR Pathways subscribes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act regarding disclosure & barring.

MCR Pathways is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a DBS check. Applications to process DBSs will only be submitted once the successful candidate has accepted the offer of a position. MCR Pathways is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

MCR Pathways

MCR Pathways is a SCIO regulated by OSCR,
Scottish Charity number SC045816

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