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Volunteer and training co-ordinator

Barnsley
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Posted: 10h ago
Offer description

Opening in early 2026, Base71 Youth Zone is an ambitious new £10 million facility designed to transform the lives of young people in Barnsley. Open seven days a week, it will offer a wide range of high-quality, inspiring activities in a safe, welcoming, and purpose-built environment.

Base71 is part of the national OnSide network, which empowers young people across the UK through world-class youth work and inclusive opportunities.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Volunteer and Training Co-ordinator to lead our volunteer recruitment, development, and retention strategy. This role will also be responsible for coordinating learning and development across Base71 Youth Zone, ensuring all staff and volunteers are well-equipped to thrive in their roles.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design and deliver a volunteer recruitment and engagement strategy
* Provide ongoing support and training for all volunteers
* Foster a culture of recognition and appreciation
* Lead on internal and external training coordination, including safeguarding and appraisals
* Manage volunteer and training budgets, records, and impact reporting
* Promote Base71 at sector events and within the local community

About You:
We are looking for a candidate with:

* Significant experience in volunteer coordination or training within a community, education, or youth setting
* Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
* Experience managing learning and development programmes
* The ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends

How to apply:

To apply, please email a CV and a cover letter (no more than one page) in response to the person specification including the questions below to [emailprotected]

* Why do you want to work for us?
* Looking at the person specification, briefly describe how your skills and experience (including any lived experience) make you a goo candidate for this role (200 words max)
* How you demonstrate your commitment to faireness, equity and respect
* Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed).
* Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process
* This role will be based in the Youth Zone, and therefore requires an Enhanced DBS.
* Do you have any unspent conditional cautions or convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?
* Do you have any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020?

Interview:17 July 2025(in-person, Barnsley)

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

37.5 hours including evenings and weekends

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