At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and support volunteers to enhance library services and community connections.
- Company: Trafford Libraries, a vibrant community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and make a positive impact in your community.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for evening and weekend work.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that empowers volunteers and enriches local library services.
- Qualifications: Experience in coordinating volunteers and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Working Pattern: Full time
Working Arrangement: 36.25 hours per week
Location of Employment: Urmston Library, Sale Library
Fixed Term End Date: 30/03/2027
Interview Date/Type: 27th & 28th July 2026 / Face to face
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative and organised individual who enjoys working with people and making a positive contribution to their local community. As Volunteer Coordinator, you will support the day-to-day delivery of Trafford Libraries’ volunteer programme, helping to recruit, onboard, support and retain volunteers across the service. Working closely with library teams and partner organisations, you will advocate for the value of volunteering, promote volunteering opportunities, attend local recruitment events and engage with residents interested in getting involved. You will play an important operational role in ensuring volunteers are effectively supported and deployed, helping to maintain a positive volunteering experience and enabling volunteers to make an important contribution to enhancing library services and community connections.
About You
You will demonstrate our values and behaviours through a positive, collaborative and customer-focused approach. Committed to continuous learning and improvement, you will work effectively with colleagues, volunteers and partners to support the delivery of high-quality services. You will be passionate about working with people and providing excellent customer service. Organised and proactive, you will take responsibility for your work, use your initiative to resolve issues and adapt your approach to meet changing needs and priorities. You will have experience of supporting, coordinating and developing staff and/or volunteers in an operational setting, together with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will be confident building relationships with a wide range of people and able to encourage, motivate and support others to achieve positive outcomes.
Additional Information
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible. The role requires regular travel across the borough, working within Trafford Libraries and occasionally at partner organisation venues. Flexibility is required, as occasional evening and weekend working will be necessary to support volunteer recruitment, community engagement activities and service priorities. Where applicable, unsocial hours payments will be made in accordance with the relevant terms and conditions.
Find Out More
For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below. If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with Lisa Tansey Library Manager at lisa.tansey@trafford.gov.uk or on 07929 101656 or Fran Carr Libraries Lead at fran.carr@trafford.gov.uk or on 07929 745594.
