Charity registered in Scotland SC024376
CVS Inverclyde is a partner in Inverclyde’s Third Sector Interface. CVS aims to support the third sector to deliver the best outcomes for Inverclyde by providing practical support and improving the strategic environment for the sector.
CVS Inverclyde’s members are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a colleague who will take the lead role in expanding and enriching CVS Inverclyde’s membership experience whilst leading our marketing and communications activity to demonstrate the impact of our work and that of the wider third sector in Inverclyde.
What you need to be successful
The role will suit someone who is experienced in creating effective and impactful communications, who can use data and insights to tell compelling stories about the third sector and communities to demonstrate impact across a wide range of platforms both online and in print. They must be experienced in delivering events on time and to budget whilst balancing a busy workload.
CVS Inverclyde is a small team with big aspirations. We are launching a new strategic plan, which makes this an exciting time to join our team. Strong communication skills are essential as you will be required to communicate effectively and maintain credibility at all levels across our membership and with our third and public sector partners. You will be a highly motivated self-starter who has excellent organisation skills and familiar with managing competing priorities.
CVS Inverclyde are looking for an experienced Volunteer Engagement Officer to support the delivery of our Volunteer Centre with a particular focus on offering volunteering as an opportunity for young people to gain skills and experience, leading to positive destinations.
Reporting directly to the Programme Lead, the post holder will be responsible for a range of objectives including the delivery of volunteering related projects, ensuring that project objectives are met, on time and within budget.
What you need to be successful
The successful candidate will have an established track record of volunteer management in the voluntary sector. They will require to demonstrate significant experience in volunteer recruitment, retention and management, with a particular emphasis on youth volunteering, or similar initiatives. They will possess a clear understanding of financial and budgetary processes as they relate to funded projects. They will be capable of monitoring and evaluating a range of deliverables and objectives. This role will be a positive role model for volunteering, showing energetic, determined, positive and robust delivery of the volunteering function with an ability to inspire confidence and respect amongst colleagues, partners and volunteers alike.