At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team of volunteers in an exciting heritage education project.
- Company: Join Enfield Council's dedicated Culture Team and make a meaningful impact.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, excellent pension, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with options for remote and flexible working.
- Why this job: Bring Enfield’s rich heritage to life while working with passionate partners and communities.
- Qualifications: Experience with volunteers, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for heritage and education.
The predicted salary is between 12199 - 12199 £ per year.
5 month fixed term contract, 14.5 hours per week. The days (Monday - Friday) and hours worked are flexible e.g. you could do 2 full days or 3 shorter days. The part time salary is £12,199 pa. Based at Forty Hall Estate, Enfield, EN2 9HA.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Volunteer Supervisor to lead and support a team of volunteers, playing a vital role in the success of ENLab, an innovative Enfield-wide Heritage Education project. ENLab will bring Enfield’s built, industrial, and natural heritage to life—making it accessible, valued, and relevant for primary schools and families.
Working with key partners, including the Museum of Enfield, Forty Hall Estate, RSA Trust, Enfield Archaeological Society, Enfield Society, and Whitewebbs Transport Museum, ENLab will deliver inspiring heritage education school resource packs, Heritage Clubs, and a celebratory Heritage Festival for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join Enfield Council’s small, dedicated Culture Team as we deliver ENLab and make a meaningful and lasting impact.
You will provide support in the recruitment and training of a diverse team of volunteers and supervise their activities as they contribute to the project’s aim to bring Enfield’s rich heritage to life across Enfield’s heritage sites. You will also help coordinate the Heritage Advisory Group and support the delivery of Heritage Clubs and the family Heritage Festival.
This role is ideal for someone with a passion for volunteering, heritage, and education. You will need excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, experience working with volunteers and volunteer groups, and the ability to build positive relationships with volunteers, stakeholders, schools, and cultural partners. You may be required to work on weekends and in the evenings.
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Hatice Abdullah on 020 81322193 for an informal discussion. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on 0208 132 1027 or email farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents.
Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your supporting statement within your application. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 12 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, to find out more.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service.
- You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers.
EnLab Volunteer Supervisor employer: Future of London
Enfield Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As part of the Culture Team, you will have the opportunity to lead a passionate group of volunteers in delivering impactful heritage education projects, while enjoying generous benefits such as up to 32 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and access to various training courses. Located at the beautiful Forty Hall Estate, this role not only allows you to contribute to the community but also fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
