Volunteer Engagement Lead - Part Time

Blue Cross; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 5,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement (38 days rising to

Wellbeing support

GP access via MetLife

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

CPD and development support

Life assurance

Pet insurance discount

Family friendly policies

Volunteer days

Job summary

Blue Cross in Sheffield is seeking a part-time Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, support and inspire volunteers within the Rehoming & Fostering Services. You will engage with local communities and partners to promote volunteering and reinforce Blue Cross presence in the area.

You will lead a diverse volunteer team, collaborating with Centre Managers to ensure integration and effectiveness while working 7.5 hours each Monday. A passion for animals and community impact is key.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of supervision or management of volunteers or colleagues.
• Working with and relationship building with a range of stakeholders.
• High standards of verbal and written communication.
• Previous experience in working in a client focused environment where delivering a high level of customer satisfaction is the norm.
• Strong organisational, administration and analytical skills, including use of computerised systems.
• An awareness of health and safety legislation.
• Current full driving licence.
• Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Blue Cross values

Responsibilities

• Recruit and support a diverse team of volunteers across practical and administrative roles.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager and Assistant Managers to ensure volunteers are integrated into the team.
• Promote the benefits of volunteering and raise awareness of Blue Cross in the local community.
• Build relationships with local communities and partners to provide targeted volunteering support.
• Work to targets and manage a team of volunteers while offering guidance and practical solutions.

Skills

Volunteer management

Stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Organisational skills

Health and safety awareness

Full driving licence

Blue Cross values

Education

Volunteer management qualification or similar

Tools

Computerised systems

Full driving licence

Job description

Blue Cross in Sheffield is seeking a part-time Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, support and inspire volunteers within the Rehoming & Fostering Services. You will engage with local communities and partners to promote volunteering and reinforce Blue Cross presence in the area.

You will lead a diverse volunteer team, collaborating with Centre Managers to ensure integration and effectiveness while working 7.5 hours each Monday. A passion for animals and community impact is key.