| Position | Volunteer Co-ordinator - City of London |
| Posted | 08 Jul 2026 |
| Expired | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Company | Hestia |
| Location | London | GB |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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We areHestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Job Title to play a pivotal role in our Service in location.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
PARAGRAPHS ONLY - NO BULLET POINTS - Explain the key responsibilities
The post holder will take a project management approach to coordinating and delivering volunteer-led projects across Hestia, with a particular focus on supporting Domestic Abuse services. They will be responsible for engaging, recruiting and onboarding volunteers in line with Hestia's volunteer recruitment processes, ensuring volunteers receive a welcoming and positive introduction to the organisation. Working closely with operational teams, the post holder will build strong and effective relationships with services, inspiring and supporting staff to think creatively about how volunteers can add value and enhance outcomes for the people we support. They will play a key role in developing and delivering meaningful volunteer-led activities that help women accessing Domestic Abuse services experience a greater sense of purpose, connection and joy. The post holder will also provide advice, guidance and best practice support to staff working alongside volunteers, ensuring volunteers are effectively supported throughout their journey with Hestia, while responding to prospective volunteer enquiries and acting as an ambassador for volunteering across the organisation.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tickallthe boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate multiple priorities and deliver successful outcomes. They will be able to provide guidance, encouragement and support to volunteers, colleagues and service users in a professional, empowering and person-centred manner. Previous experience of recruiting and/or supervising staff or volunteers would be advantageous, although this is not essential. The post holder must be confident in engaging with a wide range of people in a warm, approachable and welcoming manner, enabling them to build positive and productive relationships. Strong IT skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, alongside good literacy, numeracy and evaluation skills. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the cultural, social and health issues affecting Hestia's service users, particularly those accessing Domestic Abuse services, and will be able to apply this knowledge sensitively in their work. They will be skilled in building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with stakeholders across the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. A sound understanding of safeguarding and the ability to recognise, respond to and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns is also essential.
Interview Steps
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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Work Pattern: Flexi (Flexi hours Monday Friday, Core hours 10am 4pm, Bank holidays not inclusive in holiday allowance) Part-time, Fixed term contractFull Time Equivalent Salary: 30,947.82After reading and understanding the criteria and minimum qualification requirements explained in the job information Volunteer Co-ordinator - City of London at the office London above, immediately complete the job application files such as a job application letter, CV, photocopy of diploma, transcript, and other supplements as explained above. Submit via the Next Page link below.
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