County Operations Lead

Sja's West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in communities. As the County Lead of West Anglia, you'll play a vital role in establishing a County St John Council that empowers volunteers and aligns community needs with effective services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead, inspire, and support local networks, ensuring every community is first aid confident. If you're passionate about volunteering and community service, this role is perfect for you. Be the hero your community needs and help shape the future of local volunteering!

Qualifications

• Passion for local volunteering and community support.
• Experience in leading and inspiring volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Empower local Networks to deliver community events.
• Coordinate resources and ensure compliance with standards.
• Champion the volunteer voice within operations.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Team Coordination

Event Management

Education

Experience in a leadership role

Job description

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?

Position Overview

As a County Lead of West Anglia, 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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Empower and support local Networks to deliver community and small-sized events.
2. Coordinate Local Resources.
3. Collaborate with Communities of Practice and Clinical Operations to deliver medium and large events.
4. Lead on implementing and ensuring compliance with agreed National Operations standards, policies, and guidelines within the county.
5. Be accountable for the use of sustainable and ethical practices across county operations.
6. Champion the volunteer voice within operations.
7. Support the Commissioner and members of the County Council in your specialist area.

Qualifications

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 closing date for this vacancy is the 24th March 2025.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Brian Wingate at [e-mail] or Jessica Hart at [e-mail].