Volunteer and Grants Co-ordinator; North East Derbyshire

Location: Field Based Across North/South Derbyshire
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours
Salary
: £24,544.91
Reporting to: Community Voice Network Facilitator
DBS Check: Enhanced
Driving Licence

Required:

Yes, with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance

Help communities thrive through volunteering and grassroots action

At Rethink Mental Illness, we know that strong communities are built by people who care, connect and take action. We're looking for a passionate and organised Community Volunteer and Grants Coordinator to help grow volunteering opportunities and support community-led initiatives that reduce loneliness, strengthen social connections and improve wellbeing across Derbyshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the Together Derbyshire service, supporting volunteers, community groups and local organisations to make a real difference in their communities. You'll play a key role in coordinating volunteering opportunities and administering a community micro-grants programme that empowers local people to turn great ideas into meaningful action.

As Community Volunteer and Grants Coordinator, you'll help develop a strong network of volunteers while supporting the delivery of the Community Involvement Fund. You'll work alongside colleagues, community members and partner organisations to encourage participation, support grassroots projects and ensure funding reaches the people and communities who need it most.

Your work will contribute directly to:

• Reducing loneliness and social isolation.
• Increasing volunteering and community participation.
• Strengthening grassroots organisations and community resilience.
• Supporting inclusive and connected communities across Derbyshire.

You'll:

• Support and coordinate a diverse network of volunteers and community leaders.
• Help create volunteering opportunities that respond to local needs.
• Assist with volunteer training, development and ongoing support.
• Work with local volunteer centres and partner organisations to maximise participation.
• Monitor volunteer activity, hours and impact.
• Support the administration of the Community Involvement Fund and micro-grants programme.
• Promote funding opportunities to local residents, community groups and grassroots organisations.
• Help deliver an accessible and inclusive grants process.
• Maintain accurate records of grant applications, awards and funded activities.
• Support community members to develop ideas into projects that improve social connection.
• Work closely with Community Builders and Community Listeners to identify community needs and opportunities.
• Gather evidence, case studies and data to demonstrate impact.
• Build strong relationships with voluntary, community, faith and statutory organisations.
• Ensure grant and volunteer processes are transparent, compliant and effective.

We're looking for someone who is organised, community-focused and enthusiastic about empowering others.

You’ll have:

• Experience coordinating volunteers or community engagement programmes.
• Experience administering grants, funding programmes or similar schemes.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience engaging diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of equality, inclusion and community development principles.
• Experience monitoring activities and reporting outcomes.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively across a range of partnerships.

It would be great if you also have:

• An understanding of public health, wellbeing or social isolation.
• Experience supporting grassroots or community-led organisations.
• Knowledge of co-design and asset-based community development approaches.
• The ability to speak…