Roscommon Volunteer Centre
Job title:
Paid Centre Manager Organisation Roscommon Volunteer Centre Hours Full-time Location Ireland
Company
Roscommon Volunteer Centre
Job description
Roscommon Volunteer Centre is hiring a permanent Manager. This role is based in Roscommon Town.Reports to: Chairperson of the Board, and the Board.Location: County Roscommon, office based in Roscommon town.Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent, involving occasional evening and weekend work.Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications, €41,000 to €55,700About usRoscommon Volunteer Centre is part of a national network of independent volunteer centres supported by Volunteer Ireland and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. As a registered charity, we promote volunteering and provide a county-wide service connecting volunteers with non-profit organisations.Our purpose is to support the people of Roscommon to have a flourishing, vibrant community, with volunteering at its heart.Role SummaryThe Volunteer Centre Manager is responsible for managing the operations of Roscommon Volunteer Centre, promoting volunteerism, and supporting both volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations. This includes implementing strategic objectives, fostering innovation, and ensuring that the centre operates effectively in alignment with the Board’s vision.
- Volunteer Development and Support
- Promote and further develop the concept of volunteering throughout county Roscommon.
- Liaise with volunteer-involving organisations, consulting with them on their needs and matching these with the skills available.
- Supporting volunteer-involving organisations to enhance their volunteer programmes.
- Address barriers to volunteering for target groups and seek solutions.
- Keep up to date with volunteering matters, both regionally and nationally.
- Community Engagement and Training
- Network with the community and with voluntary groups, keeping them informed, and sharing best practices in all aspects of volunteering.
- Organise and deliver training for local organisations, and for volunteers, in areas relevant to volunteering.
- Serve as the National Vetting Bureau Liaison Person for the organisation, undertaking associated vetting duties.
- Financial and Resource Management
- Prepare and submit reports to funders.
- Identify and apply for appropriate additional funding opportunities.
- Manage budgets and financial reports in alignment with the organisation’s objectives and governance.
- Board and Governance
- Prepare meeting packs, reports, and agendas for the board, in consultation with the Chairperson and/or Secretary as appropriate.
- Organise and attend board meetings, AGMs, and take minutes.
- Ensure that the organisation has proper policies and procedures, and complies with governance and charity regulations.
- Centre Operations
- Ensure the Centre is a welcoming, open and inclusive space for the public, providing a friendly and supportive environment for volunteers and community to enquire about volunteering.
- Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment of with the Board’s directives.
- Recruit, lead, and support a team of staff and volunteers and people on CE/Tús schemes to run the Centre and its services.
- Organise and manage the usage of the centre as a community facility for the non-profit sector in County Roscommon in relation to supporting volunteering.
- Attend regional and national Volunteer Ireland meetings as appropriate such as centre managers’ meetings
- Maintain accurate records and ensure data is managed securely.
- Events and Publicity
- Plan and execute volunteer training sessions and information events, for both volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations.
- Organise the annual Roscommon Volunteer Centre Awards and other relevant celebrations, including National Volunteer Week, etc.
- Represent Roscommon Volunteer Centre at local, regional, and national events to promote its work.
- Public Relations and Stakeholder Communication
- Promote Roscommon Volunteer Centre through media and maintain an active presence on social media platforms.
- Keep stakeholders informed via newsletters and other communications
- Attend regional and national volunteer events as required.
- Technology and Data Management
- Maintain and update the Centre’s website.
- Maintain volunteer data using the iVol system and Salesforce.
- Ensure data security, proper archiving, backups, storage protocols, and compliance with data legislation.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONHighly Desirable
- Third level degree and / or similar professional qualification.
- Proven skills in human resource, financial, and office management.
- Strong commitment to promoting and developing volunteering across County Roscommon.
- Relevant management experience.
- Proficient in IT, ideally including experience in Salesforce or similar client relationship management systems.
- Full clean driving licence and access to own transport is essential.
- Flexibility, with a willingness to travel throughout the County and work outside normal office hours.
Advantageous
- Experience as National Vetting Bureau liaison person and familiarity with the process.
- Knowledge of Ireland’s public service system and local government operations.
- Experience in the community and voluntary sector, and insight into volunteerism challenges in Ireland.
- Background in public relations strategy and execution.
- Experience of public relations planning and delivery.
- Facilitation and training experience.
- Event management expertise.
- Experience in the implementation or management of a safety management system
– or Environmental Health and Safety auditing
– or Safety representative duties.Application DetailsSend your CV and cover letter to by 1 p.m. on Monday, 28th October 2024 with the title ‘Centre Manager’ in the subject line of the email.Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 5th November 2024, at Roscommon Volunteer Centre.
Expected salary
€41000 – 55700 per year
Location
Roscommon
Job date
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:45:31 GMT
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