Volunteering Manager - JRN 20260
 

Grade & Salary: I, £34,305 - £37,563
Department: Human Resources
Based at: Forth Banks, Newcastle City Centre Police Station
JRN: 20260

Fixed Term/Secondment - Up to 12 Months Maternity Cover


Northumbria Police is one of the largest forces in the country and is recognised as one of the top performing. We are going through the most significant period of change we have ever experienced and against this backdrop the composition of the force is changing. We now have a significant opportunity to deliver policing services through the development of our volunteer agenda and are looking for an experienced manager to shape the future of service delivery through volunteers and volunteering in Northumbria Police.


This is a challenging yet rewarding position and an excellent chance to use your energy, enthusiasm and passion for volunteering to create opportunities and career pathways for volunteers. These will contribute to the delivery of policing activities and be aligned to our business objectives and mission, vision and values.

Volunteering in Northumbria currently comprises a thriving Special Constabulary a successful Volunteer Police Cadet scheme and most recently the introduction of Mini Police. We have a small but well established framework of police support volunteer opportunities and are keen to continue to develop and expand this key business area. We also work closely with a range of third party volunteers both individuals and partner agencies.  We are looking for a volunteering manager who can develop and implement a suite of reporting tools which capture the value and raise the profile of this broad range of volunteering activity. 


The successful candidate will have a proven track record in creating and embedding a strong culture of volunteering within organisations which will include an understanding of the issues affecting volunteers. We firmly believe that our workforce suggest the ideas which shape the future of the force and your ability to effectively engage with officers, staff and volunteers across all levels of the organisation and network with partners is essential to identify new volunteering possibilities. You will have experience in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers and have experience of developing targeted attraction strategies to ensure our volunteering opportunities are highly visible and easily accessible.


Please refer to the Role Definition for further information: Volunteering Manager Role Definition.pdf 


Vetting level – Recruitment Vetting -  A period of 3 years residency in the UK is required to be eligible to apply.


Interview and start date to be confirmed.



Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.


For further information and to arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact:


Lesley-Anne Knowles, Head of Human Resources:
lesley-anne.knowles.6876@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Rank/Grade
Grade I
Area Command/Department
Human Resources
Location
Newcastle
Hours
Full Time
Salary Range
No Salary Detailed
Vacancy Description
 

Grade & Salary: I, £34,305 - £37,563
Department: Human Resources
Based at: Forth Banks, Newcastle City Centre Police Station
JRN: 20260

Fixed Term/Secondment - Up to 12 Months Maternity Cover


Northumbria Police is one of the largest forces in the country and is recognised as one of the top performing. We are going through the most significant period of change we have ever experienced and against this backdrop the composition of the force is changing. We now have a significant opportunity to deliver policing services through the development of our volunteer agenda and are looking for an experienced manager to shape the future of service delivery through volunteers and volunteering in Northumbria Police.


This is a challenging yet rewarding position and an excellent chance to use your energy, enthusiasm and passion for volunteering to create opportunities and career pathways for volunteers. These will contribute to the delivery of policing activities and be aligned to our business objectives and mission, vision and values.

Volunteering in Northumbria currently comprises a thriving Special Constabulary a successful Volunteer Police Cadet scheme and most recently the introduction of Mini Police. We have a small but well established framework of police support volunteer opportunities and are keen to continue to develop and expand this key business area. We also work closely with a range of third party volunteers both individuals and partner agencies.  We are looking for a volunteering manager who can develop and implement a suite of reporting tools which capture the value and raise the profile of this broad range of volunteering activity. 


The successful candidate will have a proven track record in creating and embedding a strong culture of volunteering within organisations which will include an understanding of the issues affecting volunteers. We firmly believe that our workforce suggest the ideas which shape the future of the force and your ability to effectively engage with officers, staff and volunteers across all levels of the organisation and network with partners is essential to identify new volunteering possibilities. You will have experience in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers and have experience of developing targeted attraction strategies to ensure our volunteering opportunities are highly visible and easily accessible.


Please refer to the Role Definition for further information: Volunteering Manager Role Definition.pdf 


Vetting level – Recruitment Vetting -  A period of 3 years residency in the UK is required to be eligible to apply.


Interview and start date to be confirmed.



Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.


For further information and to arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact:


Lesley-Anne Knowles, Head of Human Resources:
lesley-anne.knowles.6876@northumbria.pnn.police.uk