Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?
At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.
Volunteering Support Officer
The role
Working within Rochdale Borough’s volunteering team to raise the profile of volunteering in the community, the Volunteering Support Officer will support the delivery of a high-quality service both to individuals interested in volunteering, and to volunteer managers working within Rochdale’s VCFSE sector.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is passionate about volunteering and its impact on individuals, organisations, and communities. You will enjoy meeting and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and communities. You will be someone who likes to work collaboratively and is organised and skilled at following systems and processes.
Salary: £24,294 - £25,979 per annum
NJC Scale: Grade 4 SP 7-11
Hours: 36 per week Monday to Friday (occasional weekend and evening work may be required)
Length of contract: Permanent, subject to continued funding
Location: Rochdale Borough, with some homeworking
The closing date for applications is 9:00 am on 11 March 2024
Interviews will be held on 18 March 2024 and will include a panel interview and task.
Further details on the full role and our recruitment process are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit your application form by clicking 'Apply Here' below by the closing date.
If you have any questions please contact a member of the HR team on 0161 339 2345
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.
Support for applicants
We understand that not all applicants have access to the same support or opportunities for interview preparation, so we have included a range of support available on our Work with us page.