At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community engagement and volunteering initiatives to strengthen local connections.
- Company: Join YMCA, a values-driven organisation making a real difference in communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy health benefits, career development, and extra leave for your birthday.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on families while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in community engagement and team management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40582 - 49600 £ per year.
Family Support Services based in and overseeing Community Engagement and Volunteering across Dacorum and St Albans. 26 hours per week. Fixed-term contract until March 2029. Enhanced DBS Check Required.
YMCA is seeking an experienced and passionate Community Engagement & Volunteering Lead to join our Family Support Services team and help strengthen connections between families, communities, volunteers, and local partners across Dacorum and St Albans. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who is committed to making a positive impact within local communities.
You will lead and support a team of Community Engagement & Volunteer Practitioners, ensuring Family Centre Services are visible, accessible, and responsive to the needs of families across your area. Working closely with community groups, voluntary organisations, local stakeholders, and partner agencies, you will identify unmet needs and develop collaborative projects, events, and outreach activities that encourage engagement and improve outcomes for children and families.
You will play a key role in developing volunteering opportunities, particularly for parents, while supporting pathways into employment through partnerships with training providers. As a leader within the service, you will oversee the delivery of a programme of community engagement activities and events, promote continuous improvement, support performance management and staff development, and ensure high standards of customer service. You will also champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of your work, while acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead for the service.
About You:
- Proven experience leading, managing, and developing staff or volunteers.
- Strong community engagement and partnership-building experience.
- Experience planning and delivering events, outreach programmes, and community-based initiatives.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to identify community needs and co-design services with families and partners.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, and service performance targets (KPIs).
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
- A Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (desirable).
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use are essential for this role.
Why Join YMCA?
At YMCA, you'll be part of a values-led organisation dedicated to supporting children, young people, families, and communities. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead meaningful community initiatives, develop volunteering opportunities, and make a lasting difference to families across Dacorum and St Albans. Join us and help build stronger, more connected communities.
This is a Part Time role. Hours per week: 26. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday TBC.
Community & Engagement Lead in St Albans employer: One Ymca
One YMCA is an exceptional employer that prioritises community impact and employee well-being. Located in Hatfield, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters personal and professional growth, alongside benefits such as healthcare coverage and discounts from leading retailers. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families while enjoying a flexible part-time role that values your contributions.
