Head of Volunteering, Body & Soul

Job Description

The Role of Head of VolunteeringVolunteering has always been at the heart of Body & Souls work. The Head of Volunteering is pivotal to the vast range of volunteer work across the organisation and indeed the Body & Soul community. The role is high profile,being the point of contact for volunteers and the wide range of companies that engage in our employee volunteering activities. The role requires leadership skills, qualities and experience to lead a programme of supervision, training and development.The Body& Soul model is built around harnessing the energy and passion of a 200 strong volunteer force. With many of our own members working side by side with externally recruited volunteers, Body & Soul has set the standard in creating a model of volunteering thathas produced unrivalled impact. For over 23 years, volunteers have contributed across the organisation in every aspect of frontline, operational and fundraising activities.Body & Soul Transforming the impact of childhood adversityWe deliver a proven transformationalprogramme for people of all ages who have experienced significant childhood adversity.We believe that people should be able to live their lives free from shame, and no one should have their life chances reduced because of traumatic experiences in their past.We also believe that transformational change does not have an age limit.Our specially designed centre in Clerkenwell, London comprises five floors of state-of-the-art care and wellbeing facilities, including therapy rooms, a chefs kitchen, a seminar room,a games room and sound studio, and an Ofsted-approved childrens centre.Body & Soul members have access to a full range of services that reflects our whole-person approach. These include one-to-one as well as group therapeutic support, health and wellbeingseminars, legal support and advocacy, psycho-education, employment programmes and complementary therapies (e.g. shiatsu, massage).Complex issues require comprehensive responses, but with the right intervention at the right time, the Body & Soul model buildshope and resilience. Our approach is grounded in responsive, expert programming with the aim of maximising pathways for achievement and continuous learning in an environment of aspiration.Responsibilities of the post include: To take the lead role in Body& Souls Volunteer Programme. Manage all day to day aspects of its work To ensure that proper systems and processes are in place so that volunteers are recruited and inducted in a manner that is appropriate to Body & Soul, and that adhere to its policies andprocedures. For example, CRB-checks. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all volunteer roles and teams. Manage ongoing volunteer recruitment campaigns, including volunteer open evenings, induction sessions and volunteer training days. Plan and implementthe yearly cycle of volunteer training and development. Lead the strategic development of volunteer programme.Qualifications, Capabilities & Experience:We are open to applications from candidates with previous experience from a range of different sectors.We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have a track record of managing diverse teams as well as those with a background in delivering training, learning and development programmes.Candidates would ideally be able to demonstrate: Outstandingleadership and communication skills Experience of managing a diverse group of people with various abilities and backgrounds Experience of providing training and supervision Understanding of the needs of a growing voluntary organisation Report and publicationwriting skills Networking and relationship management skills An ability to work with initiative and to work as part of a team An ability to work innovatively to support the organisations aims and objectsInterested in the post To apply, please send a coverletter and CV by email to Jed Marsh, Assistant Director at Body & Soul via the button below.Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates on the week commencing 25th October 2021.Body & Soul is an equal opportunities employerRegistered Charity no. 1060062Company limited by guarantee 324554