The Gregson Community and Arts Centre is a community owned, community led charity. In recent years we have transformed following a 'community take back' led by our ambitious Board and volunteers from our community. The centre enables civic society in Lancaster - last year the Gregson was home to 3,331 events. Local people drive forward our programme and over 140 volunteers enable our work. Strengthening our relationship with volunteers is critical to achieving our ambitions. This is where you come in. A vacancy has arisen with an existing role, meaning that this work is already underway and now we need someone to pick up the reins and continue forwards. Of course, there is scope to do this in your own way, but good to know you won't be starting from a standing position. This role is varied and at times, challenging. No two days will be the same. You might be reviewing policies one day and rolling up your sleeves at one of our Do Up Days the next. The perfect person for this job will bring new ideas to keep us fresh, exciting and relevant. They will also be great at bringing people together around a common cause, in spotting what makes a person uniquely brilliant, and in giving people the confidence to develop new skills or show off old ones. Part time - permanent position (12 hours per week) - more hours may be offered subject to project funding Essential: Preferred: Be the strategic lead for developing our volunteer programme If you would like an informal conversation with our CEO, Charles Tyrer please contact him via email to arrange a time: [email protected] We want you to make an application in a way that works for you. All you have to do is email [email protected] with ‘Volunteer Manager’ as the subject line with your application as follows: Please include a CV and one of the following outlining your interest and relevant skills and experience: Please download and complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and email this separately to Application Deadline: 10am, Monday 21st July 2025Job Summary
Job Description
Salary - £30,000 pro rata Job Requirements
Good people management skills and experience coordinating volunteers
Experience running or supporting volunteer recruitment
Person centred skills that can facilitate volunteer development
Background in developing relationships with other organisations and professional bodies
Experience adhering to safeguarding practices
Understanding of the law (Equalities Act) and commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion
Experience of working directly with socially excluded individuals
Flexibility to work when required outside Mon-Fri 9-5
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team of people
A commitment to the values of the Gregson
Management of monitoring systems to ensure inclusion
Experience of supporting people with additional needs or who experience social inequalities
Experience of fundraising
Knowledge of Lancaster & Morecambe
First Aid certificate, driving licence and safeguarding trainingJob Responsibilities
Act as the main point of contact for all volunteer enquiries
Empower individuals and groups to do more at the centre - to deliver work, get involved and feel connected to what happens here.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with lead volunteers running activities
Lead on volunteer recruitment
Lead volunteer inductions, ongoing management and development
Maintain volunteer records and databases
Lead on evaluation of volunteer programmes and the volunteering offer at the Gregson
Ensure safeguarding practices and volunteer safety is prioritised within a busy working environment.
Celebrate our volunteer's achievements - make sure everyone is thanked for taking part and make sure our volunteers are celebrated more widely in the community
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How to Apply
● A cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4)
● A voice recording that is no longer than 5 minutes
● A video that is no longer than 5 minutes
Everyone will be considered equally, regardless of how they choose to apply.
[email protected] with “Volunteer Manager” as the subject line.