Volunteer Development Officer

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Hours: 37.5 hours per week (office-based role)

Benefits: Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Smart Health, Jewish High Holy days = additional paid annual leave, Free DBS, option to join healthcare scheme, 2pm Friday finish.

***Sponsorship is not available for this position***

About Us

For over 145 years, Leeds Jewish Welfare Board has provided support to the Jewish community and North Leeds community as one of North Leeds’ most established Social Care Charities. Our vision is to positively change lives and we do this by delivering an extensive range of community support and registered care services to over 1,000 people every month.

Role Summary

The Volunteer Development Officer plays a crucial role in supporting LJWB’s charity mission to positively change lives. This role will ensure the volunteering team continues to provide a positive experience for our team of nearly 240 volunteers, ensuring they feel valued and are effectively contributing to the organisation’s work.

Key responsibilities

• You will develop and implement strategies to recruit volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
• You will ensure volunteers are successfully steered through our recruitment process, including DBS checks and the take-up of references.
• You will create engaging material and campaigns to attract potential volunteers.
• You will design and facilitate training sessions for new volunteers, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
• You will conduct regular check-ins with volunteers to assess their satisfaction and address any issues.

Requirements

• A confident, enthusiastic and accurate communicator both verbal and written.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling.
• High level of organisational skills with a great attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience of Volunteer Database management system.

How to Apply

C.V.’s are accepted however you also must complete an application form and request a job specification so you can evidence the essential criteria for the role.

For further information and an application pack please contact recruitment@ljwb.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 12:00pm (midday)

The vacancy may close earlier once a suitable applicant is found.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Non-profit Organization Management