Community Partnerships Officer / Volunteer Training Coordinator

Job Description

Community Partnerships Officer / Volunteer Training Coordinator, known within the Charity as a My Sighted Guide Partnership Officer,with experience of volunteer management, supervision and development, experience of delivering training to groups and individuals and relevant experience of working within a safeguarding setting,is required to join a well-established Charity.SALARY: Starting from £31,000 per annum + Excellent BenefitsBENEFITS: 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays. A generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashbackscheme.LOCATION: Hybrid role attending the office in Nottingham, East Midlands at least 2/3 days per week, the remainder of the week may be spent working from homeJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS:9am-5pm Monday to Friday, 35 hours per weekAPPLICATION PROCESS:Once weve reviewed your CV, we will email over some extra details regarding the application process that you will need to complete as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out for our email.JOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Community Partnerships Officer / Volunteer Training Coordinator with experience of volunteer management, supervision and development, experience of delivering training to groups and individuals and relevant experienceof working within a safeguarding setting.As the Community Partnerships Officer / Volunteer Training Coordinator you will provide an exceptional person-centric service user experience, enabling people with sight loss to live the life they choose by acting as the champion and technical expert forsighted guiding services.Working as the Community Partnerships Officer / Volunteer Training Coordinator you will ensure the sighted guiding services are available, when appropriate, to service users at all stages of their mobility journey.DUTIESAs the Community Partnerships Officer / Volunteer Training Coordinator your duties will include:

• Be the champion and technical expert for partnerships, both in the community team and region

• Set up and support (often virtually) partnerships

• Identify opportunities for new ways of working, embracing virtual options, and working with Volunteering colleagues to develop new roles

• Work with Volunteering colleagues to ensure they are informed of the short and medium term volunteer requirements to enable their planning and targeted recruitment

• Responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of partnerships

• Manage and supervise Lead Volunteers

• Work to renew existing partnerships alongside creating new ones

• Provide a first class customer experience for those waiting and in service

• Deliver Friends & Family training in accordance with regional and national plans

• Accountable for delivery of and reporting against service targets agreed with regional managers

• Work with peers in marketing and community development to identify and approach potential referral agencies

• Ensure all databases are updated in real time and that partnerships are up to date with mandatory training, including refreshers

WORKING AT THE CHARITYWorking at the Charity is much more than just a job. Through the values that guide their work, they make a real difference, and change lives.They believe that wellbeing at work is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and for the Charity.CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSEssential

• Proven experience of volunteer management, supervision, and development

• Experience of delivering training to groups and individuals in different formats

• Relevant and recent skills and experience working in a safeguarding setting or having responsibility for the safeguarding of others, e.g., social care, education, health, police, voluntary sector safeguarding lead

• Recent and relevant experience of working within the children/vulnerable adults sector

• Demonstrates an understanding of visual impairment issues and service requirements

• Understands the importance of accessibility and usability in a training context

• Eligibility to work in the UK

As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check the start date for the successful candidate will only be confirmed upon receipt of the check.The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they work. They expect all of their employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.HOW TO APPLYAPPLICATION PROCESS: Once weve reviewed your CV, we will email over some extra details regarding the application process that you will need to complete as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out for our email.CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement may also be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P10372Full-Time, Permanent Not for Profit, Charity Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Nottingham, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.