Family Hub Volunteer Coordinator - WMF2265e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to engage with communities and support volunteer opportunities in Family Hubs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse communities and the ability to recruit and support volunteers. This position offers benefits including a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a diverse range of communities and partners.
• Awareness of Family Help and Family Hubs.

Responsibilities

• Engage with communities to recruit and support a volunteer workforce.
• Develop and promote volunteer opportunities for Family Hubs.

Skills

Experience with diverse communities

Volunteer recruitment and support

Job description

Overview

In Westmorland and Furness our vision is for every child and young person to have the best start in life, to grow, to thrive and to be prepared for a successful adult life. We have an opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator who shares our passion to work with us, engaging with our communities, families, stakeholders and partners to recruit and support a diverse, skilled and experienced volunteer workforce.

You will work within the wider Family Help and Family Hub teams to develop, promote and support volunteer opportunities to fit the needs of the Family Hubs.

Responsibilities

• Engage with communities, families, stakeholders and partners to recruit and support a diverse, skilled and experienced volunteer workforce.
• Work within the wider Family Help and Family Hub teams to develop, promote and support volunteer opportunities to fit the needs of the Family Hubs.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a diverse range of communities and partners, as well as the recruitment and support of volunteers.
• Awareness and understanding of Family Help and Family Hubs; ability to engage and support colleagues and partners as well as our communities, families and children.

Contact

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to have an informal chat to find out more, please contact Heather Gray, Family Hub Manager at [e-mail]

What can we offer you

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 05/10/2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.