County Operations Lead

Sja's West; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in community service seeks a County Lead for South London to empower and guide volunteer efforts. This role requires strategic leadership and community engagement to enhance the effectiveness of local volunteers, ensuring alignment with community needs. Your commitment to quality care and teamwork will help foster a supportive environment for volunteers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role involving community service.
• Commitment to delivering high quality care in volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for volunteer Community Networks.
• Ensure volunteer efforts align with community needs and avoid duplication of services.
• Inspire and support volunteers throughout the county.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Team Collaboration

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 South London, 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

Closing date for this vacancy is 07/07/2025