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Volunteer Now are recruiting:
Development Officer (Inspiring Volunteers)
Volunteer Now is seeking to recruit a team member responsible for providing and co-ordinating support to small rural groups to actively develop of resilience and renewal in these groups. The project will focus on volunteering, governance and building resilience.
Salary Range: £26,421 p.a.
Hours of Employment: Full-time 35 hours per week (reasonable hours outside of this are required to fulfil the obligations associated with the post).
Contract of Employment: Fixed term for 3 years (subject to funding).
Location: Northern Ireland wide post based in Rural Community Network office in Cookstown. A hybrid working policy is in place to facilitate home working as part of this post.
Applicants will have a third level qualification in relevant subject or three years relevant experience.
To apply, please download:
Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification)
Completed applications should be returned to leah.mccann@volunteernow.co.uk.
Closing date for completed applications: Friday 21 March 2025 at 12.00 noon.
It is anticipated interviews will take place the week commencing 31 March 2025.
Volunteer Now is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
To view Volunteer Now’s policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, click here.
Volunteering Support Officer (Newry)
Join a dynamic, impactful and energetic team that promotes volunteering and provides a support service for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations in the Newry, Mourne & Down Council area. Volunteer Now offers a range of policies and procedures including flexible and hybrid working that make Volunteer Now a great organisation to work for.
Salary Range: £24,496 p.a.
Hours of Employment: Full-time 35 hours per week (reasonable hours outside of this are required to fulfil the obligations associated with the post).
Contract of Employment: Fixed term for 3 years (with the possibility of becoming permanent at the end of this period).
Location: An office is available in Newry (may be required to travel to other locations as necessary). Staff will be required to support the work of the organisation across all of its areas. A hybrid working policy is in place to facilitate home working as part of this post.
Applicants will have a third level qualification or three years’ experience in the last five years of encouraging volunteering, supporting volunteers and volunteer involving organisations.
To apply, please download:
Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification)
Completed applications should be returned to leah.mccann@volunteernow.co.uk.
Closing date for completed applications: Tuesday 1 April 2025 at 12.00 noon.
It is anticipated interviews will take place the week commencing 14 April 2025.
Volunteer Now is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Volunteer Now welcomes applications from minority communities, males and those with a disability who meet the criteria.
To view Volunteer Now’s policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, click here.
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