Volunteer Services Officer

2 weeks ago


Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Salary £24,054-£27,852 per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 18.5 hours per week | Lancashire Constabulary HQ, Hutton / Home Working | Pro Rata

Lancashire Volunteer Partnership (LVP) was set up in 2016 as a gateway into public volunteer services. Founding partners included Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Constabulary, Office of the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service who identified the opportunity to share their approach to managing volunteering across the organisations. By working together, it was possible to pool resources, share good practice and streamline systems and processes all with the aim of improving how we attract, support and retain volunteers across public services. The number of partner organisations, volunteering opportunities, people and communities supported by LVP has grown steadily in that time and now includes Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool Council and some NHS partners.

Applications are invited for the post of Volunteer Officer - based at Lancashire Constabulary HQ, Hutton. This is a part-time post of 18.5 hpw (ideally Tuesday, Wednesdays & Thursdays - with some flexibility). There will be some elements of working from home, but you will also be expected to work in the office one day a week.

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, staff with a flexible approach who would enjoy supporting volunteers and clients across Lancashire. The purpose of this role is to work within the Lancashire Volunteer Partnership to ensure effective recruitment, registration, development and support of volunteers across a wide range of services.

The successful applicant will value others and have a person centre approach to supporting people with dignity and respect.

Please see Job Description & Person Specification for more details of required skills and experience.

**Closing Date: Sunday 19 **th **February 2023**

Proposed interview dates Wednesday 1 st March; Friday 3 rd March 2023

**Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.**

This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

Job Description & Person Specification



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