Volunteer Coordinator - REQ05334

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC6 £28,665 - £30,467 (Plus additional payments for non-core hours)

35 hours per week (5 over 7 days)

Are you passionate about people and community? Do you thrive on building relationships and inspiring others?

This is your chance to lead and grow the Volunteer North Lanarkshire Project, supporting individuals and creating vibrant, active communities. In this key role, you will assist in the development and delivery of high-quality volunteering programmes that make a lasting impact.

As a Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will take responsibility for recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers across a range of services. You will work closely with partner organisations to develop sustainable volunteer-led models and ensure best practice in volunteer management. Your role will also involve building strong partnerships, driving innovation in volunteer learning and development, and contributing to continuous improvement across all volunteering initiatives.

To succeed, you will bring demonstrable experience in managing volunteering programmes and services, along with a proven track record in volunteer recruitment. You should have the ability to co-ordinate and deliver training programmes, engage effectively with stakeholders, and maintain excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A flexible, enthusiastic approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in your community while working with a passionate team dedicated to creating positive change. You will enjoy a varied role that offers scope for innovation and collaboration. Essential requirements include an HNC-level qualification in a relevant discipline and the ability to travel independently throughout North Lanarkshire. Event management experience is desirable.

If you are ready to inspire others and help build stronger, more connected communities, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Broadwood, Cumbernauld.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***