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We are looking for a Skills Development and Engagement Coordinator who will be involved in supporting the programme journey of a young person from when they have a confirmed place on our programmes to the point when they start their expedition or adventure with us. The successful candidate will also coordinate the delivery of our Expedition Workshops and manage our Workshop Facilitators.
If you are an energetic, mature, and motivated self-starter keen to take on new challenge come and help us prepare young people for adventure and to achieve their fundraising targets. You will need to be hard working, proactive, practical and organised, and have the self belief to be a confident communicator and empathetic to the different starting points of young people. You’ll be motivated by targets, and able to identify opportunities and foster relationships with young people and other stakeholders as part of our wider British Exploring Society community.
We welcome applications from individuals returning to work, looking to change sectors or to apply their skills in a new context. British Exploring Society is committed to equal opportunity and to building a team that represents a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives. The more inclusive we are, the better we think we’ll be at delivering our charitable aims. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender identity, sexual orientation, martial or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
If you are interested in applying and require any accessibility adjustments to the interview process, please do let us know when you apply. Thank you.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Role
This is an entry level, part-time administrative role within the Volunteer Recruitment & Training team
The Listening Place (TLP) is an award-winning charity providing face-to-face, compassionate and non-judgemental support for people who feel that life is no longer worth living. Since opening our first site in Pimlico in 2016, we have grown to four sites and our service is delivered by over 850 active volunteers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dedicated team and play a vital role in ensuring our volunteers are recruited, trained and prepared to deliver our outstanding service. You will provide high quality administrative support across the volunteer recruitment and training process, helping the team to operate efficiently and effectively.
We are committed to welcoming everyone from all backgrounds and communities and creating inclusive teams. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) or a medical condition that may affect your performance during the selection process or in the role, we are very happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support across the volunteer recruitment and training process
- Liaise with potential volunteers, interviewers and trainers
- Arrange and coordinate meetings, interviews and training events (this may involve travelling between sites)
- Manage room bookings and logistics for training and interviews
- Monitor shared mailboxes and calendars; respond promptly to email and telephone enquiries
- Request, track and record volunteer references
- Maintain accurate office systems, including data entry and upkeep of spreadsheets and databases
- Any other ad-hoc tasks as required
Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy
- Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
- A reliable, punctual and enthusiastic team player, who works collaboratively and builds positive working relationships
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing demands
- Calm and professional under pressure
- High level of computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and tact
- Strong commitment to, and understanding of, The Listening Place’s mission and values
Desirable
- Recent experience in an administrative role
- Experience working or volunteering within a charity or volunteer-led organisation
Hours
3 days a week (22.5 hours), worked during office hours, Monday to Friday.Occasional evening and weekend work to meet operational requirements.
Location
Predominantly office based at our Hammersmith or Liverpool Street offices with some remote working.
Reporting line
The Volunteer Recruitment and Training Coordinator will report to the Senior Volunteer Recruitment and Training Coordinator.
Salary
£18,094 pro-rated per annum (subject to a scheduled review and anticipated increase in April 2026) plus:
- 3% employer contribution towards pension
- 15 days annual leave per annum (plus pro-rated public holidays)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Medicash health insurance and critical illness cover
Application process
Please submit a CV and cover letter (maximum one A4 page) by Friday 30 January.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to complete a homework task in advance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.