PublishedPosted 2 minutes agoLocationLetchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Role TypeTemporarySalary£ £18.00 per hour
Job Ref:
J7142_
We are seeking an experienced
Temporary Volunteer Co-Ordinator
to provide short-term operational co-ordination of our Letchworth based clients established volunteering programme.
This role will ensure continuity, maintain volunteer engagement, and support programme delivery while a wider volunteering strategy review is underway.
The organisation has an active and well-established volunteer base of approximately
120 volunteers
operating across multiple sites and service areas.
This is a part time role for approx. 20 hours a week, these can be made up of 3 full days or having the hours spread out over 4 to 5 days. - the assignment is for 12 weeks and will be site based in Letchworth.
Role Purpose
To oversee the day-to-day co-ordination, administration, and support of the volunteering programme, ensuring volunteers remain effectively deployed, supported, and engaged across all operational areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the daily operation of the organisation's volunteer communications and scheduling platform
* Maintain and update volunteer rotas
* Liaise with operational teams, to ensure volunteer coverage meets service requirements
* Process volunteer expense claims in accordance with organisational procedures
* Manage incoming volunteering enquiries
* Promote new volunteering opportunities using agreed channels
* Co-ordinate recruitment, vetting, and onboarding of new volunteers in line with organisational policy
* Maintain regular communication with volunteers
* Provide guidance and support to ensure a positive volunteer experience
* Respond to queries and escalate welfare or operational issues as required
Candidate Requirements
* Demonstrable experience managing or coordinating volunteer programmes or similar people-based services
* Strong administrative and organisational skills
* Experience managing rotas and coordinating multiple service areas
* Excellent engagement and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
* Successful candidate must be confident managing established volunteer groups with minimal supervision
* The role requires strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity when working with volunteers from diverse backgrounds
* Flexibility may be required to occasionally support evening or weekend activity
Benefits of working for Tate Recruitment Ltd
Competitive hourly rate
Weekly pay
28 days holiday
Free on-site parking
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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