Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 May 2027
Working Hours: 29.6 hours per week. (We support flexible and remote working and will consider job share requests.)
This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) child workforce including a children's barred list check
Do you have a passion for delivering welcoming volunteering and training programmes?
As part of a major project to redevelop Ipswich Museum, our Volunteer and Training Coordinator will promote, develop and manage volunteering, work placements, interns and training opportunities at Ipswich Museums.
Ipswich Museum is undergoing an extensive redevelopment project, which will transform the building, displays and our relationships with our local communities. As part of that we want to grow our volunteering programme. You’ll play a key role in organising our current volunteers, as well as developing new roles, such as Family Volunteering and Young Explainers, to broaden our offer and help diversify the volunteer team.
Training is also an important part of this role. You will develop and manage the volunteer and staff training programme, ensuring volunteers have the appropriate inductions and ongoing guidance, while those supervising them follow best practice.
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Volunteer and Training Coordinator
Company: Colchester City Council Salary: £29,943 to £36,738 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Ipswich Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 12 Oct 2026 Closing date: 18 Oct 2026
Summary
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 May 2027
Working Hours: 29.6 hours per week. (We support flexible and remote working and will consider job share requests.)
This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) child workforce including a children's barred list check
Do you have a passion for delivering welcoming volunteering and training programmes?
As part of a major project to redevelop Ipswich Museum, our Volunteer and Training Coordinator will promote, develop and manage volunteering, work placements, interns and training opportunities at Ipswich Museums.
Ipswich Museum is undergoing an extensive redevelopment project, which will transform the building, displays and our relationships with our local communities. As part of that we want to grow our volunteering programme. You’ll play a key role in organising our current volunteers, as well as developing new roles, such as Family Volunteering and Young Explainers, to broaden our offer and help diversify the volunteer team.
Training is also an important part of this role. You will develop and manage the volunteer and staff training programme, ensuring volunteers have the appropriate inductions and ongoing guidance, while those supervising them follow best practice.
About Disability Confident
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