We are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic and real team player. This post is a temporary role to provide continuity and cover while a member of staff is on a career break.
Volunteer Centre Manchester is part of Manchester Community Central. We support people across the city to get involved in volunteering and support organisations to involve volunteers well. This includes providing a brokerage service, running drop-ins and advice sessions, supporting good practice, and working with partners across the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
Salary: £28,950 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 3-5 days per week (minimum 3 days; flexibility welcomed). Availability to work on Tuesdays is required due to service rhythm.
Location: Manchester various locations and the role is hybrid
Contract: Fixed-term (approximately 6 months)
Reporting to: Volunteering and Active Communities Manager
Deadline: 16th February, 12pm
Date for interviews: 27th February, all day
Our work is grounded in the belief that volunteering should be inclusive, meaningful and well-supported, and that it plays an important role in building strong, connected communities.
This role is about helping to keep the Volunteer Centre running smoothly during a period of reduced capacity. You’ll focus on the day-to-day work that helps volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations get the support they need. This includes keeping core services going, helping manage relationships with partners, and making sure important pieces of work don’t stall during this period.
You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team and won’t be expected to do this on your own. While the role involves working independently at times, it is rooted in shared practice, regular check-ins, and asking questions when needed.
This role is time-limited and purpose-specific, and is well suited to someone looking for a short-term, interim, developmental or secondment opportunity.
Here’s how our recruitment process works:
Attached is a short application form in which we ask you for some basic details and a few questions about your skills, knowledge and relevant experience. There is also an equalities monitoring form with simple questions and a privacy statement which we ask you to confirm you have read. Once you’ve completed the form, please email it to: pauline@macc.org.uk
Need help or more information?
If you have any questions about the application process or to clarify any information in this Recruitment Pack, please email pauline@macc.org.uk
At Manchester Community Central, we are committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we offer:
- Flexible working: We value flexible working and offer options such as adjusted working hours, hybrid or home working. We have office space in Ardwick but our approach balances personal choice, building teamwork and the needs of the people we work with.
- Wellbeing support: Our dedicated Health and Wellbeing team works to create a culture that supports everyone’s health and wellbeing at Manchester Community Central. This includes access to confidential, in-house mental health first aiders and regular team social activities. We also offer ‘Re-energise Afternoons’ – monthly sessions where staff can take time away from work to rest and recharge.
- Carers support: We are committed to supporting carers in the workplace, and we offer five days paid carers' leave per year for those with ongoing caring responsibilities, along with other support.
- Menstrual Health and Menopause friendly workplace: We are proud to be Menstruation and Menopause Friendly employers, providing a range of support to help staff to manage symptoms, as well as educating employees on these topics.
- Professional development: Personal Development Plans (PDPs) and dedicated budgets for external training and growth.
- Volunteering leave: Staff are entitled to up to 2 days per year (pro rata) with pay to engage in voluntary activities.
- Active travel incentives: Support for public transport season tickets, a Cycle to Work scheme, and travel expenses for cyclists.
These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting staff while working together to strengthen Manchester's communities.
If you have specific needs or requests (e.g. related to accessibility, caregiving, flexible working, or something else), we encourage you to let us know during the application process.
£28,950 per annum (pro rata)
