Status: Permanent
Salary: £10,586.67 (WTE: £19,850.00)
Closing Date: 02/06/2019
Interview Date: 07/06/2019
Hours: 20 hours per week
Salary: £10,586.67 (WTE: £19,850.00)
St Elizabeth Hospice improves life for people in east Suffolk living with a progressive or terminal illness. Our work is centred on an individual’s needs, which means specialist support, whenever and wherever it is needed, whether at home, in the community or at the hospice. Through medicine and therapy we ease pain; we give life purpose and make life liveable.
You will work as a member of the Volunteer Partnership team to provide the attraction, recruitment and retention of volunteers. You will be the vital link between the Hospice and our supporters. The role is demanding, diverse and involves many aspects of recruitment, including giving presentations, attending events and networking to attract volunteers into the varied roles that require our support.
You will be required to:
- To have a proactive approach to recruiting volunteers
- Develop new ways of attracting volunteers, including but not limited to ideas involving community events, marketing and advertising and schools and colleges.
- To travel throughout Suffolk, using own vehicle, offering support and developing strong relationships with volunteers and management teams.
- Provide advice and support to managers in relation to issues arising with volunteers.
- Support the line managers with any investigation relating to performance or conduct issues.
The hospice offers a generous holiday allowance, pension and other staff benefits.
For more details about this role please read the job description and person specification.
For an informal discussion or for more information please contact Jemma Wood, Volunteer Partnership Team Leader on 01473 707939.
Closing Date: 2 June 2019
Interviews will take place on 7 June 2019 at St Elizabeth Hospice.
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted, and invitation to interview will be sent by email.