Volunteering Adviser (Scotland)

As a Volunteering Adviser, you will work closely with a range of stakeholders across the organisation, supporting the development of volunteering across the Scotland region and the wider RNLI. This will include:

• Implementation of initiatives to improve the volunteer experience.
• Developing sustainable opportunities along with taking a proactive approach to how we support and manage volunteers.
• Providing staff and volunteers with expert advice and guidance in all aspects of volunteering including areas such as recruitment, retention, problem solving and recognition.
• Supporting local implementation of the volunteering strategy.
• Assisting with the development of volunteer management toolkits and support managers in the use of these.
• Delivering volunteer management training workshops to diverse groups of volunteer managers both in person and virtually.
• Being an ambassador for volunteering and ensure it is championed at all levels.
You will also be required to support a volunteering helpline service for approximately 2 weeks a year (until 8pm weekdays and 10 am - 4pm weekends).

To be our Volunteering Adviser you will need:
• Extensive volunteer management experience.
• Confidence in delivering face-to-face and virtual workshops.
• The ability to manage a complex workload.
Experience in handling volunteering problem solving issues is desirable. In this role you will need to be able to work and plan autonomously. You will also need to have a proactive and flexible approach to work along with excellent interpersonal skills. This role is home-based and includes extensive travel across the region, and occasionally to the Regional Base in Perth, often outside of normal business hours. This post requires a valid driving licence.

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning. Volunteering is at the heart of the RNLI and we have over 35,000 volunteers in a variety of roles from operational crew and lifeguards to water safety and fundraising volunteers. This is a great time to enjoy the RNLI People Team as we regionalise the delivery of HR and volunteer service to the 6 RNLI regions. Home based within the region, with regular travel to the regional office in Perth and other sites across the area, you will report to the Regional People Lead and work closely with the People Adviser. Understanding the opportunities within your region, working with the local leadership team and your peers in the wider People Team you will be responsible for supporting great 'people' service and delivery. You will also be required to support a volunteering helpline service for approximately 2 weeks a year (until 8pm weekdays and 10 am - 4pm weekends).

£34,253 - £40,298 (dependent on experience) Vehicle A vehicle will be made available to carry out your duties,
• Salary £34,253 - £40,298 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan option