Job Description
Contract type
Part time, permanent
Location
Whittington
Hours
Part time (22.5 hours) Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Annual salary
E 1 £39,224.42 - pro rata for part time hours
Review date
19/10/2025
The Group Volunteer Manager will report directly into the Deputy Director of People & Organisational Development.
The role will play a key part in recruiting, attracting and retaining St Giles volunteer workforce. They will lead and manage the volunteer lifecycle from start to end as well as providing ongoing support to Volunteer Leads and ensuring we are complaint with all procedures including safeguarding.
The Group Volunteer Manager will play a pivotal role in designing and enhancing St Giles volunteering initiatives. They will play a vital role in significantly growing our volunteer workforce across clinical and non-clinical services. By fostering strong relationships with Volunteer Leads they will implement strategic plans and create meaningful opportunities for volunteers.
They will be responsible for promoting a positive and engaged volunteer workforce across St Giles group.
They will work closely with the Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development to shape and deliver the Volunteer Strategy and contribute to the development of a positive and inclusive organisational culture.
Qualifications
Desirable
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Volunteer management/training qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Significant experience of the volunteering sector
Knowledge of volunteering good practice, relevant legislation and resources
Experience of developing and delivering training and presentations
Experience of planning and delivering volunteer events
Experience of using a Volunteer Management System
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience of managing projects
Experience of meeting standards for a regulatory body e.g. Care Quality Commission
Experience in data analysis and impact reporting
Desirable
Knowledge of the voluntary sector and best practices
Values
Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
Management and leadership skills
Training skills
Time management
Interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver well-developed verbal, written and analytical information with good presentation skills for a range of audiences and contexts
Personal Attributes
Empathetic
Team player
Able to work under pressure
Collaborative
Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
Valid driving licence
Eligibility to work in the UK
Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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