Volunteer Engagement Co-Ordinator

To co-ordinate and administer a programme of recruitment, on-boarding, induction, engagement and training for our volunteer workforce. Using first-class administrative skills to proactively manage your workload in a busy environment with minimum supervision.

To identify and promote appropriate and productive opportunities for the public to support and contribute towards the provision of the Hospice work across the areas it serves.

To confidently build strong working relationships within and across our operational teams, and demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity, building the trust and engagement of volunteers at various levels of ability.

This role also includes piloting new approaches to volunteer recruitment, attending events both face to face and online, and creating a strong presence throughout the local community; sometimes out of office hours and occasional weekends.

You are required to have the ability to travel efficiently & effectively across locations within the hospice catchment area using your own vehicle.

Successful candidates must provide documentary  of their Right to Work in the UK. We are not a Licensed Sponsor, so are unable to provide sponsorship to support applicants applying from outside of the UK.

In the event of a high number of responses to this advert, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date, then please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

The Volunteer Service is entering an exciting period of development & expansion. You will join the team to support the planning & delivery of the service & create an inclusive, welcoming & supportive place to volunteer.

You will help to expand current recruitment methods, opportunities & roles, exploring the different skills & roles that will be needed in the Hospice over the next five years.

You will be instrumental in ensuring the right framework is in place to support our volunteers & staff & to create for every volunteer a wonderful experience which is worthwhile & valued.

This role will be varied, a combination of daily management tasks with the ability to deliver creative, exciting events & projects.

You will work with the wider Voluntary Services Team to develop a Volunteer Strategy which is closely aligned to the Hospices strategic objectives.

This role really is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an innovative and fast-paced team which will support the future of Hospice services to our local communities.

What can we offer a successful candidate?

A friendly, open & warm team to offer support & guidance. We offer generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days + 1 day birthday leave, Pension scheme & Occupational Sick Pay. We encourage & support hybrid & flexible working. We have an active Education team providing in-house training & supporting learning opportunities. Free Car parking & subsidised restaurant.

We are a dynamic, forward thinking organisation delivering a full range of specialist palliative care services for individuals & their loved ones with palliative or end of life care needs. We achieved Outstanding in our CQC inspection & have reconfigured our services to meet the changing needs of our local community. We support 5 Clinical Commissioning Groups & have a robust governance structure in place.

We provide ward clinical services within a modern, personal & friendly 18-bedded unit, as well as a Hospice Community Team, Hospice at Home Service & Specialist Day Therapy Service. We also have the hospice Pepperell Education Centre that has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality education programmes and study days.

All communication regarding your application including invitations to interviews will be sent to the email address you have stated on your application form, if you could also provide a contact telephone number as well.

Saint Francis Hospice is a charity based in the UK. We will require all successful candidates to be able to provide documentary  of their Right to Work in the UK. We are not a Licensed Sponsor, so are unable to provide sponsorship to support applicants applying from outside of the UK.

Please note that we are a charity & not part of an NHS Trust & we are situated in a quiet location in the village of Havering-atte-Bower, outskirts of Romford, therefore please consider our location when applying.

HOURS:

37.5 per week, hybrid and flexible working available

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Volunteers, Managers, All staff, Directors, External Organisations, Members of the public

RESPONSIBLE FOR: The management of volunteers supporting the Voluntary Services Team

JOB SUMMARY: To co-ordinate and administer a programme of recruitment, on-boarding, induction, engagement and training for our volunteer workforce. Using first-class administrative skills to proactively manage your workload in a busy environment with minimum supervision.

To identify and promote appropriate…