Salary: £26,000 per annum pro rata
Hours and contract: Part-time (21 hours per week, 60% FTE) and Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Hybrid Working: office and home
Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 14th August 2024
Positive Help is a well-established, third sector service provider - a registered charity - based in central Edinburgh. We have over 35 years' experience of supporting adults, children and families living with /affected by HIV and or Hepatitis.
With the support of a cohort of trained and supervised volunteers, we provide a range of services to help people live fulfilling, healthy lives in the community.
We are now looking for a Volunteer Engagement Lead to join our dedicated team as we further develop the organisation. We work from our centrally situated office in Edinburgh, although there is the option to work from home for some of the hours.
The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience we need to help us run our services and the wider organisation efficiently and have a genuine interest in our meaningful and rewarding work.
You will play a key role in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers and ensuring our processes sustain high standards of volunteering practice and a positive volunteering experience.
You will develop and/ or participate in appropriate initiatives in the community and with the business sector to promote our mission and enhance interest in volunteering with Positive Help. You will work closely with colleagues in the staff team and maintain positive relationships with volunteers, service users and stakeholders.
You will have proven experience of working directly with people i.e. in a customer-facing role, with experience of training, supervising or supporting volunteers / staff.
You will have experience of managing or coordinating projects inspiring people to work together towards shared goals. You will be a problem-solver with a non-judgemental approach, and excellent communication skills
You will need to be motivated, ambitious and self-organised, and be prepared to play a part in our on-going development.
In return, we offer you a 21-hour working week, 25 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays (pro rata) and an employer contributory pension scheme.
It's a great time to join Positive Help and be part of our journey toward an even brighter future. If you are excited by what you have read so far and think you have what it takes to be an outstanding member of our team, then please read our job specification for more information, and take a look at our website.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note the following dates:
Informal Discussion Opportunity:
We've set time on Friday 2nd August and Monday 12th August for anyone wanting an informal discussion about the role. If you'd like to take this opportunity, email us to book a suitable time.
Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, Wednesday 14th August 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 20th August 2024