Volunteer Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Technical and Bereavement Services.

This post is a Volunteer Coordinator. The key role of this post is to support the current Environmental Volunteer Groups that operate within the Borough as well as increasing Environmental Volunteering participation in developing and supporting new Volunteer groups.

As part of the role, you will work with a team within Technical Services who deal with complaints, service requests and repairs & maintenance within the Councils Parks and Open Spaces. As part of that team, you will be required to assist in effectively dealing with these issues.

The location will be across the Borough of Gateshead however you will be based at the Park Road Depot. Hybrid and flexible working can be discussed prior to completing the application process.

You must have knowledge of Environmental Volunteering with the Borough and of the Volunteering Sector overall. This will include good knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation that ensures Volunteer groups are complying.

You must be able to work as part of a team and be able to prioritise your workload. You must be able to communicate clearly and politely and express ideas and information clearly.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

Knowledge of Environmental Volunteering within the Borough
Knowledge of sourcing and advising Volunteer Groups on available funding
Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation and compliance
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Experience of leading, guiding and working with Environmental Volunteer Groups
Experience of promoting Volunteer participation
Experience of ensuring Volunteer Groups comply with Health & Safety legislation
Experience of working with other agencies and partners
Ability to work as part of a team
Level 3 Management of Volunteers or be willing to work towards this qualification
5 GCSE A-C or equivalent
Full UK driving licence

You'll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
You'll get a generous annual leave package of 26 days annual leave (plus two additional statutory days) for new employees, rising to 30 days (plus two additional statutory days) after 5 years continuous local government service.
You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs.
You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell