MANAGER POST
Cavan Volunteer Centre promotes volunteering and civic participation
in Co. Cavan will serve volunteers and community and voluntary sector
groups in the county.
JOB TITLE: Volunteer Centre Manager
EMPLOYER: Cavan Volunteer Centre, Cavan, Co. Cavan.
REPORT TO THE Chairperson of the Board of Directors, who works under
the direction of the Cavan Volunteer Centre Board of Directors and
will report to them on the Centre’s progress against agreed targets.
HOURS OF WORK: * hours per week, with the
flexibility to carry out work outside of office hours and at weekends
where necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will promote volunteering and civic participation across
the whole community of Co. Cavan. The role involves developing and
managing the delivery of the service, managing the staff of the
centre, and managing the future development of the Cavan Volunteer
Centre, working under the guidance of the Board.
KEY AREAS OF WORK
* Management and Service Delivery.
* Report to the Cavan Volunteer Centre Board and its sub-committees
monthly.
* Develop, monitor, and evaluate the progress of the Centre’s
annual work plans.
* Ensure that Cavan Volunteer Centre meets the required standards as
set out in the Volunteer Ireland Quality Standards
* Utilise the national volunteering database and adhere to national
guidelines.
* Participate in the national work of the Volunteer Centres network
by participating in working groups, attending national meetings, and
promoting national projects
* Ensure the Centre’s policy and procedure documents are adequate,
are being implemented, and are regularly reviewed in line with the
Centre’s Document Control matrix.
* Oversee the delivery of Volunteer Management Training to
not-for-profit groups and arrange for the delivery of additional
training topics to meet the needs of local organisations.
* Deliver the Centre’s Garda Vetting service to affiliates in line
with current national legislation.
* Work to increase volunteerism activity and promote and develop
best practices in volunteering in Co Cavan.
* Utilise media to highlight the work of the Centre and the benefits
of volunteering to potential volunteers.
STEERING COMMITTEE.
* Take part in national PR opportunities and campaigns
* Develop income for the Centre from various sources, including
statutory income, earned income (training courses, Garda vetting,
etc.), and sponsorship.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and report to
funders as required
* Implement the Centre’s financial procedures and review them on a
regular basis.
* Prepare an Annual Report each year and regular progress reports as
required.
* Assist the Finance Sub Committee in the Cavan Volunteer Centre in
maintaining accurate
* records and reporting monthly to the Finance Sub Committee.
* Conduct regular support and supervision meetings with individual
staff members
* Provide the Board with reporting, administrative, and secretarial
support as required.
* Participate in the strategic development of the centre.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* A minimum of 5 years of Management/Project Management experience
in a similar or related field, which includes paid staff management
experience.
* A relevant third-level qualification.
* Experience in planning and managing budgets.
* Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans/work
plans.
* Commitment to the concept of volunteering and the objectives of
the post
* Knowledge of current best practices in volunteer management.
* Good general administration skills and computer skills, including
Salesforce, Office *, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and Internet database packages.
* A full, clean driving licence and access to a car for work
purposes.
* Awareness of Equal Opportunities Desirable
* Experience/qualifications in delivering training, particularly on
Volunteer Management topics.
* Experience in volunteering
* Knowledge of the community and voluntary sector in Cavan.
* Knowledge of the voluntary and statutory sectors.
* Event management experience.
Location/office – 2 College Street Cavan.
TO APPLY:
Please complete all sections of the application form (attached below)
and email them to *
Please do not send a CV. If CVs are received, they will not be
considered for shortlisting.
Closing Date: *th of May **Apply on the
website**, *: * pm
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
