Volunteer Co-ordinator in Essex

Home-based with community travel covering Hertfordshire and Essex.

The Organisation

Our client helps vision‑impaired ex‑service people from every generation rebuild their lives regardless of how or when they lost their sight. They’re a transformational team that believes every vision‑impaired ex‑service person should be able to lead the life they choose. They are now looking for a Volunteer Co‑ordinator to join them on a full‑time basis (35 hours per week) on a one‑year fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave.

The Benefits

• Salary of £33,106.51 per annum
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Healthcare cash plan
• Access to legal services and mental health support
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid professional subscriptions and discounts
• Home working allowance
• Professional and personal development
• Enhanced pay

This is a rewarding opportunity for a proactive, qualified volunteer management professional to join our client’s values‑driven organisation. You’ll have the chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of vision‑impaired ex‑service people, helping them live with greater independence, confidence and choice by ensuring volunteer support is available. With home and field‑based working options, this role offers a unique blend of flexibility and face‑to‑face work, giving you freedom in how you work while staying closely connected to the people you’re supporting.

The Role

As a Volunteer Co‑ordinator, you will lead the recruitment, development and support of volunteers who provide vital assistance to vision‑impaired ex‑service people and their families. Responding to the needs of members, you will assess volunteering opportunities, as well as oversee volunteer recruitment, selection and training to ensure volunteers feel confident, supported and well‑prepared. You will also manage volunteer support requests across the community, delivering high‑quality inductions and training programmes, including sighted guiding and wheelchair training to strengthen the impact of the volunteering service.

• Co‑ordinate volunteer involvement across the community
• Nurture excellent relationships with volunteers
• Maintain accurate and compliant volunteer records
• Complete DBS checks for volunteers within the community
• Comply with safeguarding and risk management procedures

About You

To be considered as a Volunteer Co‑ordinator, you will need:

• Experience of recruiting, training and supporting volunteers
• Experience of providing advice and guidance to colleagues
• Experience of cross‑departmental working
• Experience of building external networks and relationships
• An understanding of volunteering and its value to society
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• A positive and proactive approach
• Excellent level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
• A qualification in volunteer or people management, or equivalent relevant vocational experience

Please note, additional travel across the region and nationally may also be required occasionally. The closing date for this role is 18th February 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Volunteer Manager, Volunteering Officer, Community Volunteer Co‑ordinator, Volunteer Services Co‑ordinator, or Volunteer Engagement Officer.

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