County Education & Volunteer Experience Lead

Sja's West; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a County Education & Volunteer Experience Lead to enhance local volunteering efforts. You will establish a St John Council to guide community networks, providing strategic leadership and ensuring alignment with local needs. Passion for volunteering and experience in multidisciplinary teams are essential for this role. The position will involve empowering volunteers and sharing best practices across the county.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high quality care.
• Passion for local volunteering and community support.

Responsibilities

• Establish a County St John Council to guide volunteer networks.
• Provide strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight.
• Align volunteer efforts with community needs.

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, you will be part of the establishment of a County St John Council to oversee and guide volunteer Community Networks. The council aims to create a structured and supportive framework that empowers volunteers to operate more effectively and efficiently. Through 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 ensure 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.

Closing date for this role is the 3rd January 2026

For more information on this vacancy, please contact [e-mail].u