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London, Greater London (On-site) 7.42 miles
£30,000 per year
Part-time (28 hours )
Permanent

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Job description

Help keep our day centre and night shelter for people experiencing homelessness run smoothly and effiiciently. 

About the role 

The Operations Coordinator will play an important role in the smooth running of the day centre and night shelter. Working with the Operations Lead, the post holder will secure a diverse and active cohort of volunteers able to fill all the necessary shifts, ensure the building is well maintained and manage the stock of necessary provisions so that guests are adequately provided for. We particularly welcome those with lived experience of homelessness who are able to bring their ‘expertise through experience’ to the role.

Key responsibilities:

Volunteers

  • Work with the Operations Lead in the recruitment, training and onboarding of our volunteers, coordinating any relevant checks as required
  • Manage volunteer rotas for all our projects: ensuring all shifts are filled in a timely fashion
  • Contribute to our engagement with volunteers to ensure they have the best possible experience. This includes supporting the Operations Lead in managing the volunteer advisory group and the provision of training and development of volunteers
  • Ensure the volunteer CRM system is kept up to date with all aspects of volunteer data and contribute ideas and actions to improve the process
  • Contribute to regular volunteer communication including volunteer newsletters
  • Contribute to reports for trustees and other stakeholders on our volunteers and their contribution to the smooth running of the centre.

Premises

  • Timely reporting of any damage to the property, fixtures and fittings and liaising with the local authority and repair teams
  • Undertake actions as required to ensure the health and safety of the premises, guests, staff, and volunteers. This includes fire alarm tests and fire drills, emergency lighting tests, acting as a fire warden, security alarm tests, and any other health and safety aspects of the premises.

Logistics and administration

  • Undertake the ordering of food, stocking of food donations, and timely communications to volunteer cooks
  • Ensure all costs are properly recorded and shared with our bookkeeper
  • Undertake other administrative tasks as required.

Organisational engagement

  • Contribute to organisational strategic planning and review of progress
  • Contribute to the development of grant proposals and reporting as required
  • Contribute to the development of relevant organisational policies and procedures
  • Develop collaborative working relationships with all staff and volunteers.
Organisation
Greenwich Homeless Project View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 19 February 2026
Closing date: 13 March 2026 at 14:24
Tags: Project Management, Volunteering Management, Operations, Database Management, Facilities, Homelessness, Office Management, Procurement

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