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Salary:MCJES Grade F £43,250 £48,048 per annum
Hours/Contract:Permanent Full Time Contract - 35 hours per week
Based:Home based with regular travel across the South West
Closing date:24 March 2024
Interview date:TBC
Our purpose is simple; everyone deserves the right support at the end of life. We need to close the gap in end-of-life care and make sure everyone gets the care and support they need. The passion of volunteers and their support, focused on the needs of the person though dying, death and bereavement, are a key driver to helping us achieve this.
We are looking for a dynamic and strategic leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact. As the Volunteer Services Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and growing our volunteer-delivered services. You will be at the forefront of driving positive change to the individuals and communities we support.
Join a team of passionate people dedicated to achieving excellence in volunteer services across the South West.
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
- Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Free DBS
What we are looking for:
- As the Volunteer Services Manager, you'll be accountable for the effective operational delivery of a diverse range of volunteer programs, managing associated resources and delivery activities. With a focus on performance management and contribution to business planning, service review, and improvement, you will be at the forefront of leading service development and improvement.
- The key responsibilities include:
- Operational Excellence
- Leadership and Innovation: Lead and inspire a dedicated group of volunteers services, fostering a culture of responsiveness, innovation, and excellence. Set and uphold key performance standards to deliver services of the highest quality.
- Quality Improvement: Drive the delivery of identified quality and service improvement projects.
- Performance Targets: Take the lead in meeting all performance and quality targets, seamlessly incorporating new service delivery models into the management portfolios.
- Problem-Solving: Tackle challenges head-on, utilising your problem-solving skills to develop and implement lasting solutions collaboratively with colleagues.
- Team Collaboration: Be a key member of the leadership team.
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About you
You will be an experienced, motivated volunteering professional who has developed and implemented volunteering initiatives on a similar scale. Your communication and stakeholder engagement skills will be first class and most importantly, you will be passionate about making a difference.
For more information or an informal chat please contact Ben Gadd, Head of Operations and Quality,ben.gadd1@mariecurie.org.uk, 07894 801612
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support viarecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an Enhanced DBS criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
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