Volunteer Coordinator (Community & Programme Support)
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Join a rewarding opportunity supporting volunteer management, training delivery and community engagement within a multi-agency, safeguarding-focused environment, contributing to meaningful social impact.
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SALARY: £24,970 pro rata (Actual Salary for 18.5 Hours per Week, £12,485 per annum)
LOCATION: Woking, Surrey at least 1 day per week and visiting other locations in Surrey
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Fixed Term 12 Month Contract (starting 1st June 2026)
WORKING HOURS: 18.5 Hours per Week (There is some flexibility around days / hours / working patterns. But this will need to include Thursday and Friday each week some occasional evening work will be required)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator (Community & Programme Support) to support the delivery and development of a volunteer programme within a specialist intervention service addressing domestic abuse.
As a Volunteer Coordinator (Community & Programme Support) you will coordinate volunteers supporting participants through structured case management, helping individuals set goals, manage risk and build stability. The role involves training delivery, stakeholder engagement and safeguarding-focused support.
Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Volunteer Coordinator (Community & Programme Support) will contribute to programme development, volunteer supervision and community outreach. This is a varied role requiring strong organisation skills, communication and the ability to manage complex information.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator (Community & Programme Support) with experience in volunteering, safeguarding, or multi-agency environments who is passionate about supporting positive behavioural change and community safety.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Volunteer Coordinator (Community & Programme Support) include:
* Volunteer Coordination and Support: Oversee the day-to-day engagement, supervision and development of volunteers
* Training Delivery: Facilitate inductions and ongoing training to ensure volunteers meet required standards
* Stakeholder Engagement: Attend partnership meetings and represent the service across multi-agency settings
* Risk Management: Support volunteers in understanding and managing risks when working with complex cases
* Programme Promotion: Champion the initiative and support awareness across partner organisations
* Event Coordination: Organise and participate in community outreach events and stakeholder sessions
* Volunteer Recruitment: Assist with interviewing, onboarding and supporting individuals with lived experience
* Data and Documentation: Maintain accurate records, case tracking and ensure compliance with data protection
* Feedback and Evaluation: Gather feedback from volunteers and participants to support continuous improvement
* Relationship Building: Develop effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL:
* Previous experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement or support services
* Proven experience of working within safeguarding frameworks and risk management environments
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
* Experience with training delivery, mentoring or supporting individuals
* Ability to organise and manage a varied workload with competing priorities
* Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, databases and case management systems
* Ability to analyse information and contribute to informed decision-making
* A team-focused approach with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
* Willingness to travel for meetings and events
DESIRABLE:
* Understanding of the voluntary sector and volunteer management frameworks
* Experience within a multi-agency or partnership environment
* Knowledge of domestic abuse or criminal justice systems
* Experience delivering structured training or inductions
* Relevant qualification such as Level 3 in Volunteer Management
This role is subject to an Enhanced Adult & Child Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
CLOSING DATE: 1st May 2026
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV along with a short covering letter detailing your reasons for applying and why you feel you are suitable. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-C14618
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