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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in the North of England. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team covering the North of England. Your role will require you to oversee and run the volunteer programme, including recruitment and training of volunteers to support the delivery of contracts.  You will also be supporting the Operational Managers to coordinate and promote VoiceAbilitiy’s volunteer work in the area to meet the needs of the service and those that volunteer.

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of volunteering or, working with volunteers/ vulnerable people, or delivering advocacy.  You will have a knowledge of advocacy in health, social care and other settings and an understanding of the issues affecting adult social care, disability, autism, and mental health service users.

You should also understand safeguarding in relation to volunteering and the people we work with and the social values of volunteering and volunteer projects.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring that we select the best volunteers for our roles; ensuring that they receive appropriate training and development to ensure that we are delivering the service required by our clients.

You will help to develop appropriate volunteer opportunities to meet the needs of our volunteering service and support the Operations Manager to coordinate and promote VoiceAbility’s volunteering work in Scotland.

You will lead on recruitment, ensuring that safe recruitment practice and appropriate checks are adhered to.  Matching prospective volunteers to appropriate opportunities for them to thrive in and facilitate group supervision and individual wellbeing checks.

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 5.00pm on 29th November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Volunteer Coordinator..

We look forward to hearing from you.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: 
Your role in our mission…..

We are looking for a Philanthropy & Partnerships Coordinator to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team, providing essential fundraising and administrative support and helping to build key donor relationships.
The P&P team focuses on creating and sustaining meaningful partnerships to drive income, awareness, and influence for Marie Curie, working closely with high-value supporters, charitable trusts, companies, and special events. This role suits a confident relationship-builder able to communicate effectively across diverse audiences. Responsibilities include processing income, managing donor correspondence, and supporting P&P's fundraising goals.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take their first steps into the world of Philanthropy and Partnerships!

Responsibilities include:
Processing financial data and maintaining accurate supporter records
- Supporting on stewardship activities, including donor communications
- Supporting senior leadership requests for P&P
- Assisting in marketing content creation and stewardship activities, including events like the Great Daffodil Appeal
- Managing key inboxes and team support requests
- Participating in internal working groups
- Providing excellent service to the public and encouraging support
- Using the fundraising database to manage relationships
- Following Marie Curie policies and GDPR compliance

Skills for the Philanthropy & Partnerships Coordinator:
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage and build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior management, donors, and partners.
- Organisational Skills: Demonstrable ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.
- Financial and Data Management: Experience with financial data processing, banking, and reconciliation, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with organisational policies.
- Fundraising or CRM Database Proficiency: Experience using databases to manage supporter records and relationships (preferably a fundraising or CRM system).
- Customer Service Orientation: Dedicated to providing an exceptional supporter experience, both internally and externally.
- Creativity and Initiative: Proactive in identifying and solving problems, with the ability to adapt and innovate.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared goals.
- This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to Marie Curie's mission and expand your skills within a supportive team environment.

Please see the full job description here:

Application Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.

Close date for applications: 24th November 2024
Salary:  GRADE C £20,821 - £22,088 + London Weighting (where applicable)
Contract: Full time, permanent
Based: Fully Remote, UK based or based at any of our offices

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests to [email protected]

Benefits you'll LOVE
Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

GFS Project Manager -150th and Girls Rights Collective

Fixed Term (until December 2025) 

Full time 35 hours 

Remote (home based in the uk)

Salary £36,804

We are looking for an experienced project manager to lead our 150th anniversary celebrations and coordination of the Girls Rights Collective.

This fixed term role will be leading two exciting projects until December 31st 2025. Both will be foundational in setting GFS up for success in the future and kicking of our work to build our external profile and partnerships.

It is our 150th Anniversary in 2025, we are reaching this milestone at a pivotal moment in our organisation’s development, transitioning into an organisation that truly meets the needs of today’s diverse society. We want to mark this anniversary not only with a celebration but by taking the opportunity to build our profile and brand with key stakeholders and audiences.

As part of the activities planned for our 150th year we are also proud to be taking over the custodian of the Girls Rights Collective. Since it was established by Plan International UK in 2022, this UK-wide network of professionals and organisations in the girls’ sector has provided a community space to connect, collaborate, celebrate and challenge, to accelerate the realisation of girls’ rights. This role will manage the network and its activities in its first year being hosted by GFS.

• We are looking for an experienced project manager, who has played a leading role in brand and marketing campaigns, delivered events and can build excellent partnerships to lead this work that we hope will help us realise a step change in the organisation’s growth and trajectory. Excellent project management skills

• Event management experience

• Experience of delivering a communications campaign, ideally with a brand or fundraising outcome

• Experience of delivering impact through a project or programme of work

• Excellent communication and presentational skills, with the ability to connect successfully to a variety of audiences.

• Excellent partner engagement and management skills

About GFS

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable.

We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.

To apply please download the application pack. CV' are not accepted without the GFS application form.  Closing Date Tuesday 19th November @12 noon.

This post is eligible for a DBS criminal records check. 

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to provide at least two professional references.