Volunteering Development Officer London, England
Job description
Have you previously worked in Volunteer Management? Do you have knowledge and practical experience of delivering volunteering best practice, guidance and advice to a broad audience?
We are looking for a Volunteering Development Officer to contribute to the expansion and embedding of consistent volunteering practices across Dogs Trust, ensuring a professional, engaging and positive volunteer experience for all of our wonderful volunteers!
About us:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year. Volunteers play an integral role in delivering and supporting all of our services, with over 3000 active volunteers donating their time, compassion, and energy to help us make a huge difference in brightening the experience of all the dogs in our care.
About the role:
As a Volunteering Development Officer, you will build and maintain relationships with colleagues from across the charity to manage volunteering related queries, deliver training and support the development of the online learning management system for volunteers.
What you'll do:
- Proactively contribute to the consistent and effective embedding of good volunteering practices, guaranteeing a professional, engaging and positive experience for all our volunteers
- Input to the successful delivery of volunteer surveys and devise evidence-based action plans based on outcomes.
- Take responsibility for the delivery of communication plans for volunteering initiatives at Dogs Trust.
- Improve organisational understanding of volunteer activities and initiatives through the Dogs Trust intranet (Pawtal) and support Pawtal champions to create engaging and informative content.
- Create and deliver timely solutions and provide support to all volunteer programmes across Dogs Trust, becoming an internal advocate by sharing knowledge of best practice and ensuring that policies and practice reflect up-to-date guidance.
Person specification:
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience within Volunteer Management, including the ability to support a large number of remote teams, and of volunteer engagement and internal communication activity. Excellent written English, an eye for detail, and an ability to work to deadlines are fundamental in this role, while an ability to be flexible and respond quickly to new initiatives is essential. You will also need to be able to travel throughout the UK and Ireland as required.
In return for all of this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave, Perkbox and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at [email protected]. We're here to support you every step of the way.
