Education & Training / Volunteer Coordinator

Women's Aid in Luton is a dedicated charity committed to supporting women and children exposed to gender-based violence and exploitation. Our mission is to ensure they are safe and have access to the necessary intervention, support, and advice to live free from fear and harm.

Our core values are diversity and inclusion, collaboration, advocacy, and innovation. Our team members embody these values daily, striving to practice in an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory manner and fostering professional cultures that recognise and challenge oppression in all forms.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Education & Training/Volunteer Coordinator to join our team.,

• Oversee the day-to-day administration and supervision of volunteers.


• Coordinate the educational and training programme offered by Women's Aid in Luton., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
  
  You are deeply committed to supporting women and children affected by gender-based violence and exploitation.


• You have previous experience in volunteer coordination, education, or training roles, preferably within the charity sector.


• ·Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.


• ·Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging and motivating volunteers and stakeholders.


• You work well in a collaborative environment and are able to build positive relationships with team members and volunteers


• You have a proactive approach to problem-solving and can handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.


• You are dedicated to practicing in an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory manner, recognizing and challenging oppression in all forms.
  
  £10,938 - £11,700 per year

Part-time (15 hours per week)
Contract or temporary (24 months contract)

Actively Interviewing, Below are some of the benefits that we offer as an employer.

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)


• Flexible working arrangements


• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide access to a wide range of health services including dental, optical, and practitioner services such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, and more. We also provide free health coverage for employees' children under 18, making sure the whole family is supported.


• 24/7 GP Support: Our employees have around-the-clock access to GP advice lines and virtual doctor services.


• Free Counselling: We prioritise mental health by providing a 24/7 counselling hotline and up to six face-to-face counselling sessions and access to clinical supervision


• Prescription Reimbursements: Employees can get reimbursements for NHS prescriptions, reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs.


• Personal Accident Cover: Our employees are safeguarded against permanent disability, accidental death, and dental trauma with our personal accident cover.


• Exclusive Discounts: Working with us gives access to an array of exclusive discounts on food shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, dining out, tech, travel, and more.


• Life Event Support: We offer financial support during significant life events with our Birth & Adoption Grant.


• A friendly and supportive team


• A monthly paid wellbeing hour


• Training, career development & progression opportunities


Please read attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a more detailed outline of responsibilities

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, we will be considering female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1)

If this sounds like you and you'd like to begin your journey with Women's Aid in Luton, then we'd love to talk to you.