County Education & Volunteer Experience Lead

Sja's West; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in London seeks a County Education & Volunteer Experience Lead to provide strategic leadership for volunteer networks. The successful candidate will inspire and support local volunteers to enhance community wellbeing through various initiatives. This role involves interaction with broader community practices and dedication to promoting first aid confidence. The position requires a passion for local volunteering and effective community support.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for volunteer Community Networks.
• Ensure efforts align with community needs and avoid service duplication.
• Inspire and support volunteers in your county.

Job description

County Education & Volunteer Experience Lead

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.

Are you committed to delivering high quality care? Do you have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team?

As a County Lead of Sussex, you will be part of the establishment of a County St John Council to oversee and guide volunteer Community Networks aims to create a structured and supportive framework that empowers volunteers to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight, the council ensures that volunteer efforts align with community needs and priorities while avoiding duplication of services.

St John has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of ensuring that every community and young person across the country is first aid confident.

We are looking for a leader with a passion for local volunteering and helping communities to inspire and support volunteers on this journey across your county

The post will also interact with relevant Communities of Practice to share learning, advice and best practice.

If you are successfully shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by the Hiring Manager for your area to arrange a suitable time for an interview, which will take place over a Microsoft Teams call.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 21st March 2025

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Darren Owen - Darren [e-mail]