Volunteer Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,803 to £32,076 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Location: | Boston, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | East Lindsey District Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
East Lindsey District Council are recruiting for a Volunteers Coordinator.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with volunteers and local communities to ensure we deliver a meaningful and impactful programme for potential volunteers!
The Councils recognise the value of volunteering and the contribution volunteers make to our strategic vision, whilst also recognising the opportunity volunteering provides to engage and connect people from the local and wider community.
The Volunteering Coordinator will coordinate and manage all aspects of our new volunteer programme so good organisational and time management skills are key. With overall responsibility for the development of this exciting programme, typical day to day tasks could be:
Recruitment- interviewing candidates and matching them with appropriate roles
Promoting volunteering opportunities via community events, workshops and local networks
Develop and delivering volunteer induction and training in partnership with relevant departments.
What we need from you:
Knowledge and understanding of the local communities an understanding of the sector, commitment to the organisation you work for and, if relevant, empathy with service users.
Strong interpersonal skills, to deal with a diverse range of people including networking skills
Empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs
The capacity to inspire and motivate others
Current valid Driving licence
This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
Interviews will be week commencing 20th May.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, Nichola Holderness, Community Leadership Manager 07570 792951
The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.
The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with volunteers and local communities to ensure we deliver a meaningful and impactful programme for potential volunteers!
The Councils recognise the value of volunteering and the contribution volunteers make to our strategic vision, whilst also recognising the opportunity volunteering provides to engage and connect people from the local and wider community.
The Volunteering Coordinator will coordinate and manage all aspects of our new volunteer programme so good organisational and time management skills are key. With overall responsibility for the development of this exciting programme, typical day to day tasks could be:
Recruitment- interviewing candidates and matching them with appropriate roles
Promoting volunteering opportunities via community events, workshops and local networks
Develop and delivering volunteer induction and training in partnership with relevant departments.
What we need from you:
Knowledge and understanding of the local communities an understanding of the sector, commitment to the organisation you work for and, if relevant, empathy with service users.
Strong interpersonal skills, to deal with a diverse range of people including networking skills
Empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs
The capacity to inspire and motivate others
Current valid Driving licence
This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
Interviews will be week commencing 20th May.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, Nichola Holderness, Community Leadership Manager 07570 792951
The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.
The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.