Volunteer Programs & Partnerships Lead

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Volunteer Officer to recruit, support and coordinate volunteers across council services, working with communities, volunteers, groups and businesses to create meaningful volunteering opportunities.

You will recruit, induct and support volunteers; coordinate projects; develop partnerships; monitor outcomes and maintain records, while promoting safeguarding and best practices across Lancashire’s public services.

Qualifications

• Experience of coordinating projects, services or volunteers.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for community engagement and volunteering.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, induct and support volunteers.
• Coordinate volunteer and community projects.
• Develop partnerships with local organisations and businesses.
• Monitor outcomes and maintain accurate records.
• Promote safe and effective volunteering through good safeguarding practice

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Volunteer Officer to recruit, support and coordinate volunteers across council services, working with communities, volunteers, groups and businesses to create meaningful volunteering opportunities.

You will recruit, induct and support volunteers; coordinate projects; develop partnerships; monitor outcomes and maintain records, while promoting safeguarding and best practices across Lancashire’s public services.