Weekend Club Coordinator

Do you possess strong leadership, creative and managerial skills? We are looking for a resourceful and engaging individual to join the Volunteer Services team, and under the Head of Volunteer Services, lead the
large weekend volunteer team. GOSH boasts a 500+ strong team of volunteers, of which approximately 150 are weekend volunteers, who provide a wide variety of support to patients, families, and staff.
The Weekend Volunteer Coordinator's main role is to manage the Weekend Club activities and the volunteers who support the service, including selection and placement of volunteers, induction, planning
activities and events, risk management, safeguarding procedures and the on-going support and personal development of volunteers., GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

You will have experience of managing activities projects (youth clubs, seasonal children and young people activities, school and play projects) and also have experience managing large teams of volunteers, knowing
how to support, motivate and encourage them. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, as well a team player who loves a challenge in helping us continue to develop the volunteer programme.

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.