Overview
Volunteering Officer (Employability) – London (hybrid working). 21 hours per week for a 12 month fixed term contract.
The Organisation
Our client helps hospitals do more through grants, arts, volunteering, and fundraising.
The Role
As a Volunteering Officer, you will support the programme, helping local people enhance their career prospects through meaningful volunteering opportunities. You will act as the first point of contact for applicants and volunteers, providing administration and coordination to ensure a smooth volunteer journey from initial enquiry to active placement. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing applications, vetting processes, ID passes, uniforms, coordinating inductions and training, and maintaining accurate systems and records to ensure efficient delivery and impact for volunteers and hospitals.
* Provide pastoral support to volunteers
* Contribute to policy reviews, communications, and volunteer newsletters
* Support emergency response needs by deploying volunteers when required
Responsibilities
* Manage applications, vetting processes, ID passes, and uniforms
* Coordinate volunteer inductions, training, and recognition activities
* Maintain accurate systems and records for programme operations
About You / Qualifications
* Experience working with or managing volunteer programmes
* Experience managing and planning events
* Experience working within project management principles
* Competency in Microsoft Office and 365, and web-based CRM/database systems
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to travel between hospital sites in London
Benefits
* Salary of £32,718 per annum FTE (£19,630.80 for 21 hours per week)
* 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
* Extra day’s holiday to be taken one week either side of your birthday
* Pension with employer contributions of 10%
* Sick pay
* Support towards healthcare costs, including eye tests and dental, and access to mental health support
* Gym discounts
* Interest-free season ticket loan
* Life assurance
* Staff arts club, including free entry to London galleries
* Access to a range of high street and online discounts
All job offers with our client are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references. The DBS check level required is enhanced.
This role closes on Sunday 28 September at 11:30pm. Interviews will take place on Thursday 16 October.
Equal Opportunities
Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. Equal opportunities are the standard for our business.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
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