Volunteer Leader

TN United Kingdom; Naburn; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity dedicated to enhancing waterways is seeking a Volunteer Team Leader. This role involves guiding volunteers and supporting environmental initiatives across the Yorkshire & North East region. You'll be the face of the Trust, engaging with the community and leading various activities to promote well-being by water. This fixed-term position offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and opportunities for personal development. If you're passionate about making a difference and have leadership experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Double pension contribution up to 10%

£200 annual learning & growth award

Access to counselling services

Employee discounts and holiday schemes

Expansive maternity/paternity provisions

Opportunities for CPD and learning tools

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteering, environmental work, or maintenance.
• Leadership experience with small teams required.

Responsibilities

• Manage volunteer groups and task days outdoors.
• Lead and attend events to promote the Trust's work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Environmental Work

Education

Experience in Volunteering

UK Driving License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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1 year fixed term opportunity July 2024 - July 2025

Job Title: Volunteer Team Leader

Working Hours: 1931.4 annualised hours Monday - Sunday.

Location: Naburn Locks, Y019, with regular travel to cover the Selby, Pocklington and Ripon Canals & North Yorkshire Navigations

We're the charity that looks after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

We currently have an opportunity for a Volunteer Team Leader vacancy and are looking for an organized, proactive, engaging leader to support the Area Operations Manager. You will guide active volunteers and our in-house team that helps maintain, conserve, and improve the environment and heritage of the waterway network for communities and visitors. The work will focus on the canals and rivers in the Yorkshire & North East region.

See how we make a difference:

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Location and coverage

Reporting to Naburn Locks, Y019, with regular travel to cover the Selby, Pocklington, and Ripon Canals & North Yorkshire Navigations. The frequency and flexibility of travel will be discussed further at the interview stage. Interview Date expected: 6th August 2024.

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

The role:

This exciting opportunity offers a variety of activities and tasks daily. You will be the public face of the Trust, working closely with volunteers and visitors. Your work will include routine tasks and project work, leading volunteers to work safely and efficiently, and fostering a vibrant waterway network. You will also lead and attend events to promote the Trust's work, activities, and volunteer recruitment.

The post requires working an annualized hours system, including any 5 days out of 7, statutory holidays, and being part of a 24-hour standby team for emergency cover.

• Manage volunteer groups, task days, lock keepers, and in-house teams outdoors.
• Publicize the Trust's work through events and volunteer recruitment.
• Develop volunteering opportunities on Tidal locks.
• Deliver volunteer training and maintain records of work and hours.
• Ensure equipment safety and proper use.
• Prepare safe work systems, induct volunteers, and manage safety onsite.
• Support team communication and relay feedback to improve planning.
• Participate in day-to-day team activities, including lock keeping, vegetation management, and small projects, considering environmental and heritage issues.
• Assist in maintenance and minor repairs of structures.

About you:

• Experience in volunteering, environmental work, customer service, or maintenance.
• Leadership experience with small teams.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• UK Driving license essential.
• Self-motivated, flexible hours, good communication with all levels.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.

What We Offer

Annual salary of £27,220, with a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme, and other benefits including salary sacrifice options. Further details available.

Additional benefits include:

• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 3 years.
• Double your pension contribution up to 10%.
• £200 annual learning & growth award.
• Access to counselling services.
• Employee discounts and holiday schemes.
• Expansive maternity/paternity provisions.
• Opportunities for CPD and learning tools.

We value diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.