Job Description

Are you someone who enjoys making things happen, supporting people to thrive and creating positive experiences for volunteers and employees?
We're looking for someone who is practical, people-focused and who will drive innovation, engagement and compliance in these key areas.
About the Role:
As Head of Volunteering, Training and Wellbeing, you'll lead the day-to-day running and development of three key areas to support Demelza's strategic objectives:

• Volunteering - ensuring our volunteers feel welcomed, supported and valued. Driving innovation, engagement and compliance through robust systems and processes.
• Training - coordinating, creating and delivering learning opportunities for employees and volunteers, from induction to ongoing development.
• Wellbeing - helping us create an environment where people feel safe and supported.

You'll provide leadership for a team of nine, work closely with colleagues across the charity and make sure our people feel looked after and ready to make a difference.
We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience managing volunteering programmes or people learning and development.
• Is organised, approachable, and confident working with people at all levels.
• Enjoys improving systems and solving problems.
• Cares deeply about inclusion and wellbeing.

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive team and a culture that values people.
• Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunities to shape how we support and develop our colleagues.

Please note this is a part time role of 34 hours per week across 4 or 5 days.
For further information, please contact Vanessa Lee, Deputy Director of People and Culture on 07825626868.
Closing date: 5/11/2025
Interview date: 20/11/2025
Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.
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An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be taken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Skills Required