We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our clients Volunteering and Community team in Scotland.

Position: Volunteering and Community Officer

Location: Edinburgh and Central Region (office or home based – to be agreed)

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary: circa £18,400 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 7 June 2019

Interview Date: 26 June 2019

The Role

Reporting to the Volunteering & Community Manager for Scotland, the Volunteering and Community Officer will

• Lead a group of volunteers and our peer support activity for people affected by stroke within the Edinburgh and Central health board area.
• Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of the Hand in Hand volunteer-led, peer support pilots and lead volunteers within the pilots.

About you

The Volunteering and Community Officer will have:

• Strong networking and relationship management skills to enable you to proactively build connections and opportunities across your area.
• A track record of working with volunteers and an understanding of the impact of stroke in someone’s life.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, this is essential.

There is also a requirement to work flexibly and travel to fulfil the role and there is a possible homeworking option, the homeworking agreement can be requested. The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role. The role is subject to standard PVG check.

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. Our client offers a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Rebuilding lives after stroke.

Our client believes everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. They provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join the team.

You may also have experience in Volunteer Management, Volunteering, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Team Leader.