County Operations Lead

Sja's West; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community organization as a County Lead of Dorset, where you will guide and empower volunteers to achieve a first aid confident community. With a focus on strategic leadership and community engagement, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in your locality.

Qualifications

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams is essential.
• Passion for local volunteering and community support.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for volunteer community networks.
• Interact with relevant Communities of Practice to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coordination

Community Engagement

Job description

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.

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

As a County Lead of Dorset, you will be part of the establishment of a County St John Council to oversee and guide volunteer Community Networks 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

The closing date for this vacancy is 23/06/2025