Volunteering Officer

Volunteering Officer
Hammersmith and Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospitals

About Us

We’re Imperial Health Charity, an organisation that helps our hospitals do more through grants, arts, volunteering, and fundraising. We support the five hospitals of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea, St Mary’s, and the Western Eye.

We are now looking for a Volunteering Officer to join us on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 12 months, working 35 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £31,611 per annum
- 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays
- An extra day’s holiday to be taken one week either side of your birthday
- Pension with employer contributions of 10%
- Support towards healthcare costs, including eye tests and dental, and access to mental health support and gym discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Life assurance
- Staff arts club, including free entry to London galleries
- Access to a range of high street and online discounts
- Sick pay

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual with volunteer management or co-ordination experience to grow and develop with our organisation.

You will discover a warm, friendly environment where collaboration and support are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring you feel valued and empowered allowing you to flourish in your role every day.

What’s more, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in the charity sector, building your skills and experience while making a real difference, and enriching your career journey along the way.

So, if you’re interested in this inspiring opportunity, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Volunteering Officer, you will oversee key aspects of the volunteer journey, from recruitment and onboarding to managing relationships and systems that support our work.

Specifically, you will serve as the primary contact for prospective volunteers and those connecting with our organisation, creating a welcoming experience while fostering strong relationships with hospital staff, volunteers, and community partners alike.

Working closely with the Volunteering Manager, you will help create impactful volunteering opportunities that benefit both the volunteers and our beneficiaries, while also delivering essential administrative support to keep operations running efficiently.

Additionally, you will:

- Manage systems that track volunteer activities and contributions
- Establish links with local communities to attract volunteers

About You

To be considered as a Volunteering Officer, you will need:

- Experience in co-ordinating or managing volunteers or staff
- The ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems

The closing date for this role is 8th of January 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Volunteer Co-ordinator, Volunteering Programme Co-ordinator, Volunteer Engagement Officer, Volunteer Support Co-ordinator, Community Engagement and Volunteering Officer, Volunteer Recruitment Officer, or Community Volunteer Co-ordinator.

Webrecruit and Imperial Health Charity are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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