Group Volunteer Manager

Contract type

Part time, permanent

Location

Whittington

Hours

Part time (22.5 hours) Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Annual salary

E – 1 £39,224.42 - pro rata for part time hours

Review date

19/10/2025

The Group Volunteer Manager will report directly into the Deputy Director of People & Organisational Development.

The role will play a key part in recruiting, attracting and retaining St Giles volunteer workforce. They will lead and manage the volunteer lifecycle from start to end as well as providing ongoing support to Volunteer Leads and ensuring we are complaint with all procedures including safeguarding.

The Group Volunteer Manager will play a pivotal role in designing and enhancing St Giles volunteering initiatives. They will play a vital role in significantly growing our volunteer workforce across clinical and non-clinical services. By fostering strong relationships with Volunteer Leads they will implement strategic plans and create meaningful opportunities for volunteers.

They will be responsible for promoting a positive and engaged volunteer workforce across St Giles group.

They will work closely with the Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development to shape and deliver the Volunteer Strategy and contribute to the development of a positive and inclusive organisational culture.

Qualifications

Desirable

·       Educated to degree level or equivalent

·       Volunteer management/training qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·       Significant experience of the volunteering sector

·       Knowledge of volunteering good practice, relevant legislation and resources

·       Experience of developing and delivering training and presentations 

·       Experience of planning and delivering volunteer events

·       Experience of using a Volunteer Management System

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels

·       Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

·       Experience of managing projects

·       Experience of meeting standards for a regulatory body e.g. Care Quality Commission

·       Experience in data analysis and impact reporting

Desirable

·       Knowledge of the voluntary sector and best practices

Values

·       Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·       Management and leadership skills

·       Training skills

·       Time management

·       Interpersonal skills

·       Ability to deliver well-developed verbal, written and analytical information with good presentation skills for a range of audiences and contexts

Personal Attributes

·       Empathetic

·       Team player

·       Able to work under pressure

·       Collaborative

·       Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

·       Valid driving licence

·       Eligibility to work in the UK

·       Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

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