Senior Volunteering Learning and Development Offic...
Hours: Part Time, 21 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term project - up to 28 February 2025
Location: Office based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £32,301 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band 2*, Charity
- you will start at our entry point salary of £32,301 per annum - subject to increase if contract is extended.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for someone with a passion for supporting volunteers and developing accessible learning solutions.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Volunteering and Community Networks Team as we roll out our new Volunteer Management System to over 3000 volunteers and staff. This role is ideal if you’re experienced in supporting and leading volunteers, with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in supporting individuals remotely with learning and development needs.
You’ll be passionate about developing learning solutions, and you’ll take a collaborative approach with our volunteers and staff to identify support needs and develop solutions together.
You’ll have a successful track record of developing e-learning. And in this role you’ll work closely with colleagues across Volunteering and Community Networks to develop tools and activities which allow volunteers and staff to fully embrace and embed our new Volunteer Management System.
You’ll be joining us at an exciting stage of our development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.
Please note this is a fixed term contract until the end of February 2025, with an immediate start date.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 23 October 2024Anticipated interview date: Week commencing 4 November 2024
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Equal Opportunities We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.Disability Confident Employer We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits: We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-timeMore annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
Generous sick pay entitlementMore sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme
New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
In the event of miscarriage or still birth To support fertility treatmentsFor antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
Enhanced salary sacrifice pension schemeDiscounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.