Acting NHVS Manager

We are seeking an Acting NHVS Manager to join our School. The Acting New Hall Voluntary Service (NHVS) Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the School's voluntary service programme. This is a fixed term role for up to 12 months. Reporting to a Vice Principal, the postholder works closely with the NHVS core group, students, volunteers, and wider stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of the School's charitable objectives. The role plays a central part in fostering a culture of service, supporting student leadership, and maintaining high operational, safeguarding, and compliance standards in line with the School's Catholic ethos.,

• to ensure the smooth running of all NHVS events, including activities involving visiting groups, in line with the School's charitable aims
• to organise fundraising initiatives and group events, including the preparation and distribution of promotional materials
• to prepare and manage NHVS rotas, ensuring adequate cover at all times
• to manage communications with adult supporters, volunteers, minibus drivers, and student volunteers
• to undertake the recruitment and interview process for student volunteer leaders
• to ensure Heads of Divisions and Tutors are kept informed about student volunteer engagement
• to chair regular NHVS meetings
• to process donations in line with regulatory requirements
• to work with the Operations Department to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• to achieve and maintain Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation
• to be responsible for the NHVS budget, including ordering kitchen supplies, stationery, and other resources
• to liaise with the Finance Department to ensure effective budget control
• to contribute ideas for cost-saving initiatives
• to promote sustainability and minimise waste
• to ensure all Health & Safety documentation is completed, including accident reporting procedures and risk assessments for events, and to ensure appropriate actions are taken
• to assist the Health & Safety Officer in maintaining compliance with regulations
• to promote and safeguard the welfare of students in line with the School's Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
• to report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
• to uphold and actively support the Catholic ethos, mission, and values of the School
• to undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the Principal
• to contribute to the wider life of the School and support its mission and aims
• to participate in the annual review and development of the role
  
  to be educated to A Level standard (or equivalent)
• to have a strong understanding of and commitment to Catholic education
• to demonstrate commitment to charitable work and fostering a spirit of service
• to have proven administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
• to have excellent communication, organisational, and management skills
• to have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• to have an awareness of data protection and safeguarding requirements
• to have the ability to motivate others and build effective teams
• to be flexible and adaptable in response to change and development
Desirable
• to be a practising Catholic, able to give active and effective witness to the faith
• to have experience of working in an education setting
• to have experience of working in the charity/ voluntary sector, All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
  
  Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club
New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School's conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300. Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall's Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.