The University of Manchester Hiring for Student Success, Volunteering and Awards Coordinator Job at Manchester, England Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of the team responsible for developing and delivering volunteering initiatives for students. The successful candidate will also be involved with wider Division initiatives, which cover a range of enhancement activities.

Your main duties will include building relationships with charities and not-for-profit organisations to develop volunteering opportunities for students and working with students to encourage them to engage with volunteering. You will raise awareness of volunteering to students and colleagues across the university to increase engagement and promote the benefits of volunteering. Responsibilities also include supporting and mentoring volunteers on a range of projects and running both large and small scale events to promote volunteering. You will also be involved in supporting a range of initiatives as part of the wider team.

We are looking for someone who has a background in volunteer management and working with young people. You should be well organised and have strong project management skills. Your written and verbal communication skills will be excellent, and you will have significant experience of developing effective working relationships with a range of partners, especially in the not-for-profit and community sector. A strong commitment to working with students and a positive, innovative and flexible approach to work is also required.

Interviews will take place on the 21st of December.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Kirsty Hutchison

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.