Senior Volunteer Development Lead
Job Introduction
Working closely with the London and South East Regional Heads the Senior Volunteer Development Lead is responsible for leading the support and development of volunteering in both regions.
This is 6 Month Fixed Term Contract and will require frequent travel between our London office and our Epsom office.
Role Responsibility
- To lead on the development of volunteering across two regions.
- Manage and support local volunteering staff across two regions.
- Ensure that volunteers and local groups operate in line with Diabetes UK policies.
- Undertake the role of safeguarding lead for the two regions ensuring that training is given to volunteers and support groups.
- Supporting the delivery of a UK-wide volunteering plan strategically and operationally.
The Ideal Candidate
The best person for this job will be able to:
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Operate at a management level in the voluntary sector across 2 locations
- Line manage and support staff in 2 locations
- Build partnerships with other third sector organisations
- Take a strategic view about the development of volunteering across the two regions
- Undertake the role and responsibility as the Regions’ Safeguarding Lead
The best person for this job will have experience in:
- Operating at management level in a voluntary sector organisation
- Managing staff – sometimes remotely
- Working with volunteers and support groups
- Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers
- Training volunteers about safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults
- Managing multiple projects
The best person for this job will be:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Self-motivated and able to plan and manage their own workload
- An excellent communicator with the facilitation skills to deliver training to a range of audiences
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding policies and procedures concerning children and vulnerable adults
- Willing to travel extensively across Greater London and the South East of England with occasional travel to other Regional/National offices
- Willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
Package Description
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working
- Discounts on gym membership and days out
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual Season ticket loan
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and permanent health insurance
About the Company
Diabetes is the most potentially devastating – and fastest growing – health crisis of our time, requiring ongoing high-quality care and support. There are currently 4.5 million people in the UK living with diabetes, and 11.9 million more at increased risk of getting Type 2 diabetes. Those diagnosed face the risk of life-changing, and life-limiting, complications, unless they are given the very best care and the support they need to manage their condition well. As a society we need to work together now – and take action now – to fund critical research, improve healthcare and treatment, and prevent yet more people developing this potentially life-threatening condition.
Diabetes UK is a forward thinking and commercially focused organisation, and is the leading charity for the 4.5 million people with the condition in the UK.
As we continue to improve our processes, through continual development and change, this is an exciting time to join us. With established funding streams and following on from the success of our previous five-year plan, we are in a strong position to continue developing and responding to changing environments.
We rely heavily upon the expertise and motivation of our staff in order to work towards our many aims and meet objectives. We aim to be an equal opportunity employer; the organisation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all. We gladly make the adjustments required for people with disabilities to join us. Our diverse functions mean that we can offer you a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.
Under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, as amended in particular by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 this post is subject to pre-employment criminal records checks through the Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS), Disclosure Scotland, Access NI.
Diabetes UK recognises and respects the value and diversity of all.
We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm – if you’d like to be part of that, why not join us?
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