MANAGER
Offaly Volunteer Centre is being set up to promote volunteering and
civic participation in Co. Offaly with a focus on developing a high
quality Volunteer Centre to serve volunteers and community and
voluntary sector groups.
JOB TITLE: Manager
EMPLOYER: Offaly Volunteer Centre, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
REPORTS TO: Chairperson of the Board of Directors and works under the
direction of Offaly Volunteer Centre Board of Directors and will
report to them on the Centre?s progress against agreed targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will focus on promoting volunteering and civic
participation across the whole community of Co. Offaly.
The primary objective is to develop and manage a high-quality
Volunteer Centre to serve volunteers and community and voluntary
sector groups.
The role involves developing and managing the delivery of the service,
managing the staff of the centre and managing the future development
of Offaly Volunteer Centre, working under the guidance of the Board.
KEY AREAS OF WORK
* Centre set up and development.
* Management and Service Delivery.
* Report to the Offaly Volunteer Centre Board and its sub-committees
monthly.
* Develop, monitor, and evaluate the progress of the Centre?s
annual workplans.
* Ensure that Offaly Volunteer Centre continues to meet the required
standards as set out in the Volunteer Ireland Quality Standards for
Volunteer Centres, and to develop and implement an annual Quality
Improvement Plan.
* Utilise the national volunteering database ? I-VOL, maintain
data-quality, generate reports, support and train staff in its usage,
and adhere to national guidelines.
* Participate in the national work of the Volunteer
Ireland/Volunteer Centres/Volunteer Information Services network by
participating in working groups, attending national meetings, and
promoting national projects, as appropriate.
* Identify and access resources (financial, human, and material)
required to further the aims of Offaly Volunteer Centre.
* 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. Promotion of Volunteering and
Offaly Volunteer Centre.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
* Work to increase volunteerism, voluntary activity and promote and
develop best practice in volunteering in Co Offaly.
* Work with local media to highlight volunteering and the Centre?s
activities.
* Utilise social media to highlight the work of the Centre and the
benefits of volunteering to potential volunteers.
* Represent the Centre at various fora, networks, meetings as agreed
with the Steering Committee.
* Take part in national PR opportunities and campaigns as they
arise, e.g. National Volunteering Week. Finance/Reporting.
* Develop income to the Centre from various sources including
statutory, 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 on a
regular basis.
* Prepare an Annual Report each year, and regular progress reports
as required.
* Assist the Finance Sub Committee in Offaly Volunteer Centre to
maintain accurate records, and report to the Finance Sub Committee
monthly.
* Lead, motivate and support the small staff and volunteer team.
* Conduct regular support and supervision meetings with individual
staff members
* Work with the HR Sub-committee to ensure that best practice is
carried out in the Centre in relation to staff management and
development.
OTHER
* Be responsible for the running of the Volunteer Centre offices
(maintaining stationery supplies, suitability of equipment, etc).
* Provide reporting, administrative, and secretarial support to the
Board as required.
* Participate in Offaly Volunteer centre management team meeting.
* Participate in the strategic development of the centre. Such other
duties, which do not change the nature of the post, as may be
determined by the Board.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
_SKILLS/EXPERIENCE THAT THE MANAGER NEEDS TO HAVE:_
* Essential: A minimum of 3 years Management/Project Management
experience in a similar or related field, which includes paid staff
management experience.
* A relevant third level qualification.
* Experience of planning and managing budgets.
* Experience of developing and implementing strategic plans/work
plans.
* Commitment to the concept of volunteering and objectives of the
post
* Knowledge of current best practice in volunteer management.
* Ability to work with a very wide range of individuals and
organisations, including the ability to assess their needs clearly and
work with them to achieve those goals.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to inform, motivate and support individuals and
organisations.
* Good general administration skills and computer skills including
Salesforce, Office **Apply on the website**, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and internet database packages.
* A full clean driving licence and access to a car for work
purposes.
* Ability to work from home with good internet connection
* Awareness of Equal Opportunities Desirable
* Experience/qualifications in delivering training, particularly on
Volunteer Management topics.
* Experience of volunteering
* Knowledge of the community and voluntary sector in Offaly.
* Knowledge of the voluntary and statutory sector.
* Event management experience.
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website**.5 hours per week, with
flexibility to carry out work out of office hours and at weekends
where necessary.
PLACE OF WORK: Offices of Offaly Volunteer Centre. Full driving
licence as some travel will be required.
SALARY: Depending on experience and suitability of successful
candidate.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION PLEASE SEND A COMPREHENSIVE
COVER LETTER AND CV TO: **Apply on the website**
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 8th January **Apply on the
website**.
_OFFALY VOLUNTEER CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
