Network Youth Services Lead

Sja's West; Coventry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking passionate leaders to inspire and manage volunteers delivering Community First Aid and Education across Coventry. This role offers training and fosters an inclusive environment for all volunteers. Candidates should have a strong commitment to community service and the ability to lead effectively. Apply for a fulfilling experience that positively impacts your community.

Qualifications

• Passion for community service and volunteering.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of volunteers.
• Experience in delivering community services or education.

Responsibilities

• Lead a volunteer movement to deliver Community First Aid and Education.
• Develop an inclusive volunteering experience for new and current volunteers.
• Support volunteers to ensure a positive volunteering experience.

Job description

Overview

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

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, and navigate through change to build a bigger and better St John Ambulance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a volunteer movement across a geographical area to deliver Community First Aid, Community Education and Community Fundraising, and develop our offering for young people.
• Lead a team of Volunteer leaders to drive excellence in delivery and foster an inclusive and diverse volunteering experience for new and current volunteers.
• Navigate through change to build a bigger and better St John Ambulance.
• Provide support to volunteers and ensure a positive volunteering experience aligned with the volunteer charter.

What you can expect and how to get started

As a member of our network leadership team, you’ll get a sense of satisfaction and pride through supporting a team and our volunteers to deliver essential services. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation.

We will make sure you 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 is 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 regularly network weekly meetings to keep their skills up to date.

Attendance at regular meetings across Warwickshire and Coventry areas, with less frequent travelling further afield for meetings, events and training.

Training and involvement

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.

How to apply

For more information please contact hiring manager Owen Tooley - [e-mail]