VACANCY: Volunteer Development Coordinator – Home-Start, Oxford

OCVA; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Home-Start Oxford is seeking a warm, organised Volunteer Development Coordinator to oversee the volunteer journey from first enquiry through training, placement and ongoing support. You will work with the team to recruit a diverse volunteer community, ensure safe recruitment and induction, organise training and drive volunteer engagement across our services.

The role is hybrid, based in Oxford with travel across the area and a 30-hour workweek.

Responsibilities

• Manage the volunteer journey from initial enquiry and recruitment through to training, placement, ongoing support and development.
• Recruits a diverse volunteer community and coordinates safer recruitment and induction.
• Organises training, strengthens volunteer engagement and retention, and supports volunteers to apply their skills effectively.

Job description

Job title: Volunteer Development Coordinator

Role summary:

You will look after the volunteer journey from first enquiry and recruitment through to training, placement, ongoing support and development. Working closely with our team, you will help recruit a diverse volunteer community, coordinate safer recruitment and induction, organise training, strengthen volunteer engagement and retention, and support volunteers to use their skills where they can make the greatest difference.

This is a varied, people-focused opportunity to strengthen volunteering across Home-Start Oxford and help us provide vital support to more local families.

Job location (usual place of work): Hybrid, with a minimum of two days working at our office at 26 Kingfisher Green, Oxford OX4 7BX. The role also involves travel across Oxford and the surrounding area.

Pay Rate: Starting at £31,526, subject to experience

Applications close on: Midday Monday 16th November

Hours: 30 hours per week. The role is likely to include some evening and weekend work

Contract is: Fixed term Permanent

At Home-Start Oxford, volunteers are central to everything we do. We bring together trained volunteers and expert support to help families with young children through challenging times.

We’re seeking a warm, organised and enthusiastic Volunteer Development Coordinator who shares our commitment to giving volunteers a positive, inclusive and rewarding experience.