Volunteer Manager

Volunteer Manager Do you want to help make a real difference to the lives of young people across the UK? We believe that everyone should be able to fulfil their potential, regardless of their background. We support thousands of young people each year with personalised mentoring support, and we are looking for a Volunteer Manager to recruit and manage our volunteers, and to develop strong relationships with individual volunteers which could lead to new partnerships. About Brightside Our work helps young people to succeed. We deliver online mentoring projects in partnership with universities, business and charities, giving young people access to support networks, online careers information and high-quality mentoring. We believe individuals are best equipped to make confident and informed decisions about their futures if they: Have hope and a growth mindset; Are confident and know their strengths; Can deal with difficulties in a positive way; Have knowledge and skills for the career they are interested in; Know who to turn to for advice and support. We need to attract talented people to help us achieve our ambitious goal to increase the number of young people we support each year from 12,000 to 30,000 in the next three years. To do this, we need to build and maintain a vibrant community of mentors, getting to know key individuals who may unlock opportunities for new partnerships and the development of our mentoring. It's an exciting time to join Brightside. We are a fast-moving charity and we pride ourselves on our friendly, professional and supportive culture. We are proud that 100% of staff would recommend working for Brightside in our last four annual staff surveys. We embrace new ideas and celebrate the talent and contribution of all team members. Salary details Salary: GBP28,000-GBP32,000. Contract: permanent Holiday allowance: 25 days per annum Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday Travel: travel outside of London will be necessary as we work across England To apply To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter by midnight on 18th April 2018. First interviews will be held on 26th & 27th April and second interviews on 2nd May. Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to all applications personally, but you will be contacted directly should you be invited to interview.