Volunteer Outreach and Partnerships Officer

Job Introduction

As Volunteer Outreach and Partnerships Officer for south west and south central you join us at an exciting time as we expand our regional team and the scope of our regional work to more effectively reach out to, engage and support more people to live well with all types of diabetes and to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes.

We’re working to build and grow a powerful movement of people helping to achieve a world where diabetes does no harm.  The Volunteer Outreach and Partnerships Officer will recruit and develop a network of existing and new volunteers, ensuring they have the skills, resources, and confidence to connect with people living with, and at risk of diabetes, and make change happen in their communities. They will provide support and guidance to enable volunteers and our partners to contribute in flexible and meaningful ways and to support the development of key external relationships to reach a broad and diverse community of people.

Interview Date: Tuesday 9 August 2022

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.  You might find the following resources useful:

• To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make click here
• To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer click here

 If you have any questions, please contact HRAdvice@diabetes.org.uk   

Role Responsibility

As Volunteer Outreach and Partnerships Manager, you will be working closely with our Engaging Communities and Volunteering Manager and the wider south west and south central team to support the development and delivery of a plan for local volunteering and community engagement. You will explore and develop partnerships with local communities and identify volunteering opportunities that will enable us to reach more people and drive forward positive change. You will be an excellent communicator and be passionate about volunteering and supporting volunteers, local groups and communities to develop and grow. You will have a good understanding of how volunteers can support the work of charities and have a creative approach to creating accessible and workable volunteer opportunities that meet the needs of an organisation and the diverse populations we serve across our region.

The Ideal Candidate

As Volunteer Outreach and Partnerships Officer you will be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills, able to remain calm under pressure and balance conflicting priorities to deliver agreed plans. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skill will mean you excel in engaging, motivating and empowering partners, volunteers and groups, and in providing them with support and direction to enable them to engage in a range of opportunities. You will have sound experience of working through others to understand the needs of diverse groups, drive awareness of diabetes and increase our profile, identifying potential volunteering opportunities along the way. You will have great experience of recruiting, managing and training volunteers and supporting them on their volunteer journey. 

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 £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK