Network Event Services Lead

Sja's West; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in the United Kingdom seeks a Community First Aid Network Leader to lead and inspire a team of volunteers in delivering essential services for Community First Aid, Education, and Fundraising. This role requires strong leadership skills and a passion for community engagement. You will provide training and support to volunteers, fostering an inclusive environment while working to meet community needs. Training and induction will be provided. Applications close on 20/02/2026.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Supportive volunteering environment

Opportunity to impact local communities

Qualifications

• Passionate about community service and volunteer development.
• Ability to inspire and lead volunteering groups.
• Strong communication skills to engage with community members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of volunteer leaders.
• Deliver Community First Aid, Education, and Fundraising.
• Support volunteers to build a diverse volunteering experience.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Communication

Training

Job description

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

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to take on the role of Community First Aid Network Leader who can work and lead volunteering groups and leaders in their own way, supported by our central teams

At St John Ambulance, we are looking to embed ourselves within our communities, delivering support which is tailored to the needs of those communities whilst providing a positive experience for our Volunteers.

We need leaders who are passionate about making a difference in their communities, who care about helping and developing others, who will lead and inspire a volunteer movement across a geographical area to deliver Community First Aid, Community Education and Community Fundraising as well as develop our offering for young people. Through leading a team of Volunteer leaders, you will drive excellence in delivery, develop an inclusive and diverse volunteering experience for new and current volunteers, andhelp navigate through change to build a bigger and better St John Ambulance.

As Network Events Services Lead, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride through supporting a team and our volunteers to deliver our essential services.It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation.

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Volunteers would be expected to attend training for the role both online and in person, and to attend regular network weekly meetings to enable them to keep their skills up to date.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake relevant training for the role, details of which will be discussed after you have been appointed.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 20/02/2026.

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