Community of Practice Officer - Logistics Operational Support and Development

Sja's West; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the community as a Community of Practice Officer. In this role, you will enhance a national community of practice, ensuring alignment with national standards while driving excellence and innovation in logistics operational support. You will be instrumental in developing training programs that empower logistics teams and support impactful initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to champion inclusivity, strengthen professional engagement, and contribute to the overall success of the community. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics operational support and community practice.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Community of Practice Lead in coordinating the community.
• Deliver impactful initiatives and foster collaboration.

Skills

Logistics Operational Support

Community Engagement

Project Management

Training Development

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Community of Practice Officer - Logistics Operational Support and Development

Make a difference with St John Ambulance and become a lifesaver in your community. Gain new skills, support others, and be the hero your community needs!

Are you committed to driving excellence and innovation? Do you have experience working within practitioners of Logistics Operational Support and Development?

As a Community of Practice Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing a national community of practice. You will focus on specific activities or areas within the community, ensuring that efforts align with national standards and priorities while avoiding duplication. You will be a senior part of the Logistics CoP. where you will support the development and delivery of training program to ensure that the logistics team has access to personnel that have the relevant skills to undertake roles within the St John Networks and at major events.

As a Community of Practice Officer, you will:

• Support the Community of Practice Lead in coordinating the community.
• Focus on specific activities or areas within the community of practice.
• Assist in delivering impactful initiatives and projects.
• Foster collaboration and strengthen professional engagement.
• Champion inclusivity and provide support to community members.
• Contribute to the overall success and development of the community.

For more information about this role, please see the role description.

Interviews will be in the week following the closure of the advert. Selection will be against the RD and judged upon application form showing how candidate is appropriate for role. Due to seniority of role, candidate will need to detail in application how they meet the specifics of the RD and their relevant experience. Once shortlisted and interviewed, a selection event will not be required. Interview will be via Teams and panel will include: Senior Logistics Team Lead, National Operations Advisor OR the CoP Lead, and one other panel member TBC.

Local and specific induction will be arranged for the successful candidate based on their previous SJA experience and requirements. An informal meeting with the National Advisor for Operations, Logistics manager and the CoP lead will be held shortly after appointment to establish any welcome needs.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 23 May 2025