Guardian Jobs · 11 hours ago
Head of Volunteering Development, SPARK SOMERSET
Somerset County, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveGuardian Jobs is seeking a Head of Volunteering Development to help change lives and build healthy communities in Somerset. The role involves leading the development and delivery of a strategic vision for volunteering, engaging with stakeholders, and championing innovation in volunteer roles and pathways.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Engage with partners, stakeholders and the wider VCFSE sector and build strong relationships to shape and implement a Somerset Vision for Volunteering, building on the research and scoping work already undertaken: https://www.sparksomerset.org.uk/news/celebrating-the-power-of-volunteering-in-somerset/
Work with partners across the health system to deliver the Volunteering for Health programme, an initiative that seeks to develop volunteering infrastructure to support health and wellbeing outcomes
Champion innovation in volunteer roles and pathways. Develop and implement innovative ways to engage new and returning volunteers and address barriers that exist
Identify and develop training and learning to support Volunteer Coordinators and Managers so volunteers feel supported, including the further development of our Volunteer Coordinators Forum
Work with the wider Spark Somerset team to develop our Digital Volunteering platform – Spark a Change that matches residents of Somerset to a range of volunteering opportunities
Work with grassroots community groups to co-produce ways to enable place-based volunteer engagement and embed a volunteering culture that supports better outcomes for volunteers, beneficiaries and communities
Represent Spark Somerset locally, regionally and nationally as a strategic leader in the volunteering space, advocating on behalf of the Somerset VCFSE
Collate and apply a range of quantitative and qualitative data to demonstrate impact and champion the value of volunteering
Qualification
Required
Full UK driving licence and access to a car required
Proven leadership experience in the third sector
A track record of strategic planning and delivering change in complex environments
Passion for volunteering and a deep understanding of the volunteer experience
Excellent strategic knowledge and understanding of the national and local volunteering landscape including the opportunities and challenges
A flair for building relationships, influencing stakeholders and working across organisational boundaries
Excellent communication and engagement skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as a self-starter, prioritising and managing deadlines
Strong values around inclusion, compassion and collaboration
Benefits
Re-location package offered
25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays; 7.5 hours paid volunteering leave pa
Flexible hybrid working from home and our offices, with travel to community locations across Somerset
Flexibility and remote working options
Open and friendly team environment
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Company
Guardian Jobs
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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