Volunteer Management Lead

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Farming Community Network Full time
About Us

The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a voluntary organisation and charity that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in farming and provide support at times of difficulty and change. We are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of farmers and rural communities.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide support and resources to farmers and rural communities, enabling them to build resilient and sustainable livelihoods. We believe that everyone deserves access to fair and sustainable opportunities, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of farmers and rural communities. As the Head of Volunteer Support and Services, you will play a critical role in leading our volunteer support services, developing effective relationships with volunteers, and overseeing the management of regional support officers.

Key Responsibilities

  • To lead our volunteer support services, ensuring we provide the best possible support to our beneficiaries;
  • To develop and implement new administrative and information systems;
  • To work closely with Regional Support Officers and Volunteer Coordinators to facilitate the development of county groups;
  • To ensure accurate data and information is being gathered, collated and monitored;
  • To contribute to the provision of inputs to key Trustee meetings and strategic event days;
  • To oversee the rollout of a comprehensive and high-quality training package for volunteers;
  • To represent FCN on stakeholder groups and other industry groups as required;

Requirements

  • Experience of working effectively within small teams, and managing staff and volunteers;
  • Excellent project management skills, including the management of people and projects;
  • Experience of working in or with a UK-based charity, case work systems, GDPR compliance, databases and web-based applications;
  • Management of administrative systems and excellent IT software skills as well as Zoom or Teams;
  • Ability to produce high quality written evaluations to deadline;
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills;
  • Extensive volunteer management experience;
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a demanding and diverse workload;

Salary

The salary for this role is £52,000 per annum. Travel is significant part of this role and some out of hours working will be required with notice.



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