Volunteer Coordinator

• Are you passionate about empowering volunteers and creating meaningful opportunities?
• Do you have a passion for building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging?

At Bradford District and Craven Mind, we’re looking for a welcoming and compassionate Volunteer Coordinator to be the support our incredible volunteer team. In this role, as part of People & Culture team, you’ll play a pivotal part in recruiting, inducting, and supporting a diverse team of volunteers who deliver vital services to our community. From guiding new volunteers through the onboarding process to promoting partnerships and building an engaged volunteer workforce plan, your work will leave a lasting impact.

If you’re organized, empathetic, and ready to inspire, we’d love to hear from you!

The role will appeal to those who have:

• Proven experience of coordinating in a team of volunteers or staff
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• People oriented skills and passion
• Genuine passion for helping others.
• Ability to stay calm and problem-solve under pressure.
• Collaboration, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Experience of developing partnership networks.
• Empathy and experience of working with vulnerable people, and ability to assess their needs.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and achieve project objectives.
Salary scale: Grade 3 (£13.75 – 15.49 per hour)

 

Role details

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 28 hours
Base: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU with requirement to travel between service locations
Responsible to: People & Culture Manager
Annual Leave: start from 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).
Probationary Period: 6 months
Closing Date: 10am Monday 03 February 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 10th February 2025
In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to [email protected]

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Making an application

• Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience and knowledge linking this to the Job Description and Person Specification to [email protected]
• Please ensure that the job role is written in the subject line of your email
• Please ensure writing the Job title you are applying for, in the subject line of your email
• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicants.
• Mind in Bradford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Mind in Bradford) for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.

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