Coordinator Community Building and Volunteering

Overview

Coordinator for Community Building and Volunteering

Location: Wolverhampton Campus, Walsall Campus

Faculty / Department: Directorate of Students and Education

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £26,707 to £28,778 pa

Closing Date: 14 / 12 / 2025

Job Reference: 14624

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Volunteering, religious and cultural events, and community building are at the heart of the University of Wolverhampton’s Multifaith Chaplaincy team. We are delighted to be recruiting a Coordinator for Community Building and Volunteering to lead the planning, promotion, delivery, and appraisal of our diverse programme. In particular you will develop volunteering pathways that enhance wellbeing and complement students’ academic and career aspirations.

• Lead the planning, promotion, delivery and appraisal of the Multifaith Chaplaincy volunteering and community-building programme.
• Co-create inclusive and creative expressions of faith, belief, belonging and culture to benefit the whole community.
• Develop volunteering pathways that enhance wellbeing and complement students’ academic and career aspirations.

Your Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24 / 7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On-site Parking - available across campuses
• Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

• Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
• Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
• Leadership and Management Development - Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)