Job Description

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Volunteering Delivery Lead
Location: Hybrid, Covering Leeds, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.
Salary: 29880 - 38,180
Contract type / hours: Permanent - 37 Hours
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change
About the Role:
To lead the operational delivery of volunteering across the designated area(s), ensuring volunteering models, systems, and culture are embedded and aligned with organisational values. This role focuses on volunteer engagement, workforce development, strategic planning, quality assurance, and partnership building
Key Duties Include:

• Oversee and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of volunteering across area(s).
• Assist in developing and embedding volunteering models and best practices within services.
• Audit volunteering activity against service specifications and contractual requirements. o Achieve agreed performance targets by motivating and supporting employees and volunteers.
• Contribute to the delivery of strategic volunteering objectives across the area(s).

Please note this role is covering Leeds, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire with the requirement you spend time each week in any of the Leeds hubs.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• 500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
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