Volunteer Engagement & Programs Lead

Lancashire County Council; Chorley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Bank Holidays 8

Staff discount with Vivup

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lancashire Volunteer Partnership in Chorley and South Ribble is seeking a proactive Volunteer Officer to recruit, induct and coordinate volunteers across Lancashire County Council services.

You will build partnerships with local groups, monitor activity and outcomes, maintain records and promote safeguarding. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) offers a competitive salary (£29,071–£33,119 per annum) and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of coordinating projects, services or volunteers.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Enthusiastic about volunteering and community engagement.
• Able to manage own workload and work well in a wider team.
• Enjoys building partnerships with a range of people.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, inducting and supporting volunteers throughout their volunteering journey.
• Coordinating volunteering activities and community projects.
• Building positive partnerships with local organisations and community groups.
• Monitoring volunteering activity, outcomes and impact, and keeping accurate records.
• Helping ensure volunteering is safe, inclusive and effective through safeguarding practices.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Lancashire Volunteer Partnership in Chorley and South Ribble is seeking a proactive Volunteer Officer to recruit, induct and coordinate volunteers across Lancashire County Council services.

You will build partnerships with local groups, monitor activity and outcomes, maintain records and promote safeguarding. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) offers a competitive salary (£29,071–£33,119 per annum) and generous benefits.