Job Description

Are you passionate about leveraging volunteers' passion, skills and abilities to build stronger communities across Scotland?

ROLE

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to oversee all aspects of volunteer engagement, from recruitment and training to the initial support of all volunteers within our services.

You will be responsible for:

Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date database of volunteer information through our electronic file system. Ensuring Bethany has volunteers that are well matched to Bethany's current business needs and future development, through effective recruitment campaigns and individual interviews. Overseeing and contributing to ongoing volunteer support and supervision for the purposes of good practice and volunteer retention. This includes posting volunteering reviews and supporting managers and supervisors. Reviewing volunteer systems, policies and administrative practices across Bethany with the aim of Bethany being at the forefront of good practice. Co-ordinating induction, training and 'thank you' events for volunteers in order to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to undertake their roles safely and competently and due recognition is given to their contribution to the success of Bethany. Collaborating with external organisations, such as universities (for placement programmes), local churches, and Job Centres, to expand and diversify the volunteer base.
We are looking for an energetic candidate with excellent communication skills, who can use their own initiative as well as prioritise tasks, and who has a real passion for volunteering.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.

Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service. Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption. Bethany operates a company pension scheme to which all staff are auto-enrolled, with option to opt out. We will match any staff member's pension contribution up to a maximum of 5%. Bethany provides a death in service benefit scheme.

DETAILS

Salary Range:

27,962 - 28,559

gross per annum

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time

Hours:

37.5 hours

per week

Holiday entitlement:

225 hours

per year pro rata

Closing date:

10:00 am on Friday, 15 August 2025

Interview:

Tuesday, 19 & Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,962.00-28,559.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person