County Education & Volunteer Experience Lead

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community service as a County Education & Volunteer Experience Lead. In this pivotal role, you will inspire and support volunteers, ensuring that local communities are equipped with essential first aid skills. Your leadership will help establish a structured framework that enhances volunteer effectiveness while aligning efforts with community needs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and foster a culture of volunteering across Kent. If you're passionate about making a difference and empowering others, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing volunteer teams effectively.
• Strong commitment to community service and first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Establish and guide volunteer Community Networks in Kent.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for volunteer efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Strategic Planning

Education

Experience in Volunteer Management

First Aid Training

Job description

County Education & Volunteer Experience Lead

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 delivering high quality care? Do you have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team?

As a County Lead of Kent, you will be part of the establishment of a County St John Council to oversee and guide volunteer Community Networks. This aims to create a structured and supportive framework that empowers volunteers to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight, the council ensures that volunteer efforts align with community needs and priorities while avoiding duplication of services.

St John has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of ensuring that every community and young person across the country is first aid confident.

We are looking for a leader with a passion for local volunteering and helping communities to inspire and support volunteers on this journey across your county.

The post will also interact with relevant Communities of Practice to share learning, advice and best practice.