County Commissioner for the Counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Sja's West; West Midlands Combined Authority, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in local communities! As the County Commissioner for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, you will play a pivotal role in inspiring and supporting volunteers, ensuring that every community is first aid confident. This position requires a passionate leader who can engage with diverse teams and foster a culture of equity and inclusion. You will have the opportunity to cultivate meaningful relationships that showcase the positive impact of volunteers, making you a key player in transforming lives and communities. If you are ready to lead and make a real difference, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with a focus on community volunteering.
• Ability to inspire and support volunteers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships to highlight volunteer impact in communities.
• Inspire and support volunteers to achieve national objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Relationship Building

Volunteer Support

Equity and Inclusion

Education

Experience in Community Service

Volunteer Management

Job description

County Commissioner for the Counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire

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!

We need someone with the ability to bring together a wide range of teams across multiple community networks, to achieve national objectives.

St John has embarked on a journey to ensure that every community and every young person across England will be first aid confident. A leader with a passion for local volunteering and helping communities is needed to inspire and support volunteers on this journey at the County and Community Level.

We need someone with the ability to cultivate County relationships in order to shine a light on the positive impact our volunteers make in their local communities. We need someone who is committed to equity, inclusion, and the fostering of a value-based leadership culture.

The deadline to apply for the County Commissioner role is midnight on Sunday 3 November.

Note: shortlisting will take place in early November and the interviews will be conducted on Wednesday 13th and Saturday 16th November.

An induction and training weekend will take place on the 25th and 26th January 2025 in Birmingham.