Volunteering Development Officer
Together Trust, City Centre, Manchester
Volunteering Development Officer
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Together Trust, City Centre, Manchester
- Part time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 1 week ago, 14 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 8c7860b94c1d44d5af92b159cbdf6c07
Full Job Description
We're excited to offer a brand-new opportunity for a Volunteering Development Officer to lead the way in delivering an exceptional volunteer experience across Together Trust. You'll ensure every volunteer feels valued and supported - and that their work makes a lasting, meaningful impact for the people we support.
At Together Trust, we believe in the power of volunteering to change lives - for both our volunteers and the people we support. Together we make a difference. We develop and learn, and we support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: to champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.
What You'll Do:
- Lead on delivering our Volunteering Strategy and action plans
- Act as the central point of contact for all volunteering across the Trust
- Design and coordinate inclusive recruitment campaigns
- Support services in developing meaningful, co-designed volunteer roles
- Drive volunteer recognition and retention initiatives
- Ensure best practice in Safer Recruitment and induction
- Analyse volunteering data to inform improvements
- Champion equity, diversity and inclusion within the volunteer workforce
Are you a clear, confident communicator who can engage a variety of audiences - from volunteers to internal teams - both in person and online?
Do you enjoy motivating and inspiring others to achieve shared goals?
Can you manage complex relationships with professionalism and positivity?
Are you highly organised, with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise and collaborate effectively?, A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Management or equivalent).
- Significant experience in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers - including hard-to-fill roles.
- Strong knowledge of Safer Recruitment practices and volunteer management systems (or HR equivalents).
- A successful track record of delivering complex volunteer projects to deadlines.
- Experience working in the charity sector, with a solid understanding of volunteer leadership, recruitment, and retention challenges.
- Confidence in using data to analyse trends and improve volunteer engagement.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including data protection.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong IT literacy.
Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years.
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.
At Together Trust, you'll join a passionate and supportive team, working in a flexible environment where you can shape meaningful volunteer experiences and make a lasting difference.
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you'll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
If you're committed to Positive, Passionate, Professional, and Supportive values, we'd love to hear from you.
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