Volunteer Engagement

7 months ago


WestonsuperMare, United Kingdom Weston Hospicecare Limited Full time

Contract Length: Initially for 6 months

Hours:25-30 hours per week

**Salary**: £22,750 pa pro rata

If you enjoy a challenge, love being busy, are highly organised, have fabulous people skills and a great sense of humour, this role is for you

Main

**Responsibilities**:
There are two aspects to this role:

- Volunteer engagement - through the whole volunteer journey
- Training - general administrative duties for the education team

We are looking for an excellent co-ordinator who is confident and is able to work at pace. This is not a ‘slow and steady’ job. It is fast paced and you will be involved in a variety of tasks across the full life cycle of both volunteering and training.

Required Skills and Experience

Demonstrable experience of volunteer recruitment and a being confident communicator is essential for this role. You need to be equally happy to manage relationships and able to balance the associated administrative tasks that will form part of this very unique role.

You’ll be able to work to deadlines and prioritise your workload. You will have excellent written skills. You’ll be speaking to people often, so you’ll have great verbal communication skills and a friendly telephone manner.

You’ll be of a curious mindset that champions innovation and will be prepared to challenge the status quo to improve the experience of our volunteers, learners, administrative tasks and processes.

What we can offer in return
- Hours ideally to be worked over 5 days but some flexibility to work 4 days
- 28 days holiday pro rata
- Contributory pension/NHS transferable
- Healthcare discount scheme
- Employee Assistance programme
- Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club
- Free parking (on site or nearby)

This role is being advertised initially on a 6 month basis but may be extended.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 25-30 per week

**Salary**: £15,167.00-£18,200.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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