Oxfam
Location
Cornwall | United Kingdom
Job description
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Working to support Shop Teams with the resourcing and engagement of volunteers. To grow the number of volunteers who support our shops by understanding individual their needs, increasing visibility of local volunteering opportunities and recognising the value and impact of volunteering. Support the development and delivery of a volunteer strategy through individual shop plans and build strong external partnerships. The role requires someone with outstanding people skills with an ability to take initiative and think creatively to develop new opportunities.
Please note, this is a 12 month fixed-term opportunity.
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
Be based in either Devon/ Cornwall / Bristol – Wiltshire – Gloucestershire area - to ensure effective local support.
Highly organised, able to multi-task and prioritise and complete all activities to a high standard and excellent time management skills.
Experience managing stakeholders and building relationships for professional purposes, friendly and outgoing.
A self-starter, able to work independently and use initiative in a range of situations to spot new opportunities.
Experienced in volunteer resourcing and/or management preferably gained in the charity sector
Experience in the delivery of successful volunteer recruitment drives.
The ability to consider, develop and implement new ideas to attract volunteers.
Organised with the ability to prioritise and meet targets.
The ability to work in partnership with others to deliver shared objectives and targets.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to different audiences.
Excellent IT skills and knowledge of computerised systems.
Knowledge of digital tools and social media platforms.
Knowledge of local recruitment sites such as job centres, community hubs, local groups, universities, etc.
At interview, shortlisted candidates will also be assessed on our values and organisational attributes, as outlined above.
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.
From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.
Flexfam:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a job share, fully or partially home based.
How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
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£25.03k - £32.34k per annum
