County Education & Volunteer Experience Lead

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering communities through first aid training and volunteerism. As the County Education & Volunteer Experience Lead, you will inspire and support volunteers, ensuring they have the tools and guidance to make a real difference in their communities. This role is pivotal in establishing a structured framework for volunteer efforts, fostering collaboration, and sharing best practices across networks. If you are passionate about community service and have a knack for leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to be a catalyst for change and help shape a first aid confident nation.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading community initiatives and managing volunteers.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for volunteer networks.
• Ensure volunteer efforts align with community needs and priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Volunteer Management

Education

Relevant Experience in Community Services

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 Birmingham, 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.