County Commissioner for the Counties Shropshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton

Sja's West; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a passionate leader to serve as County Commissioner. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of equity and inclusion while supporting volunteers in their mission to make every young person first aid confident. The successful candidate will engage with various community networks, highlighting the positive impacts of volunteering. Join a dedicated team and be the hero your community needs, making a real difference in people's lives. If you are committed to local volunteering and community support, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills to inspire and support volunteers.
• Ability to cultivate relationships within the community.

Responsibilities

• Bring together teams across community networks to achieve objectives.
• Inspire and support volunteers to promote first aid confidence.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Volunteer Management

Relationship Building

Equity and Inclusion

Job description

County Commissioner for the Counties Shropshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton

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 Monday 11th and Saturday 16th November.

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