Lancashire Volunteer Partnership (LVP) was set up in 2016 as a gateway into public volunteer services. Founding partners included Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Constabulary, Office of the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service who identified the opportunity to share their approach to managing volunteering across the organisations. By working together, it was possible to pool resources, share good practice and streamline systems and processes all with the aim of improving how we attract, support and retain volunteers across public services. The number of partner organisations, volunteering opportunities, people and communities supported by LVP has grown steadily in that time and now includes Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool Council and some NHS partners.

Applications are invited for the post of Volunteer Officer- Outreach based in Chorley

The purpose of this role is to work within the Lancashire Volunteer Partnership to ensure effective recruitment and registration of volunteers and to support volunteers across a wide range of services.  You will be responsible for effective and efficient tasking of volunteers across public services taking an Early Action approach. Developing Public Service Volunteers or supported voluntary organisations to reduce vulnerability and build community resilience.

For more information on LVP please check out the website www.lancsvp.org.uk

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description & Person Specification

Additional Information

• Minimum Salary: 22129
• Maximum Salary: 25927
• Pay Basis: Yearly
• Schedule Type: Full Time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 37
• Closing Date: Sep 2, 2022