JOB DESCRIPTION

Role: Volunteer Development AssistantOrganisation: Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI)Salary: £20,400 - £25,000 PRO RATA Salary Info: Part Time (Fixed 25 hours) - Worked flexibly as required by the roleJob Type: PermanentClosing Date: 2nd March 2016Location: Clackmannanshire

Job PurposeThe post holder will provide effective support to the Volunteer Development Officer in the delivery of volunteering throughout Clackmannanshire.

Principle Responsibilities• Interviewing and recruiting volunteers and ensuring they are appropriately

matched with volunteering opportunity. • Act as a point of contact for volunteers.• Offering advice and information to volunteers and external organisations through

face-to-face, telephone and email contact• Maintaining databases and undertaking any other administrative duties.• Maintain good communication and relationships with Volunteer Involving

Organisations and external partners• Support CTSI members to source and work with volunteers.• Promote volunteering opportunities throughout Clackmannanshire.• Promotion and administration of the Saltire Awards

Other duties:• Work with the Volunteer Development Officer to plan, co-ordinate and run the

Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony and local Volunteer Fair• Represent CTSi at meetings, events and engagements as required• Overall, support the work of the Third Sector Interface as required

Person Specification Experience of working within the Third Sector and/or working with volunteers. Positive outlook and non-judgemental attitude Experience of providing individual guidance and support Experience of inter-agency liaison and effective partnership working Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Ability to manage time and prioritise workload Excellent oral and written communication skills IT skills, including internet, word processing, database and spreadsheets Willingness to undertake additional training appropriate to the post Willingness to adhere to all relevant policies and procedures

Working RelationshipsThe Volunteer Development Assistant will:

Meet regularly with the line manager Liaise with other relevant organisations and foster partnerships whenever possible Promote and adhere to the values, philosophy and policies CTSI at all times.

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Person Specification - Volunteer Development Assistant Essential Desirable Assessment Method

KnowledgeUnderstanding of Third Sector Interview

PresentationUnderstanding of local Public sector agencies Interview

PresentationUnderstanding of Third Sector Interfaces Interview

PresentationKnowledge of a range of outcome monitoring and evaluation processes

Application Form & Interview

Understanding of outcomes focused work planning Application Form

& Interview

Skills & AbilitiesAbility to build strong relationships with all types of people. Interview

Solutions focused and creative problem solving Interview

Influence and negotiation skills InterviewAbility to quickly absorb, understand and retain large amounts of information

Interview

Presentation

Ability to convey complex information to others in a concise and appropriate way.

Interview Presentation

Event organising and management Application Form

Excellent public speaking skills Interview Presentation

Good IT Skills, in particular, databases, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.

Interview Presentation

Excellent communication skills Interview & Presentation

Excellent report writing skills Application

Excellent organisational and skills InterviewAble to prioritise workload Interview

ExperienceExperience of working in the Third sector, either in a paid or unpaid capacity

Application & Interview

Experience of effective partnership working within a multi-agency environment.

Application & Interview

Experience maintaining paper and computerised records. ApplicationExperience of working under pressure in an environment of change Interview

Experience of community or organisational development ApplicationPersonal Qualities

Motivation and initiative InterviewA team player InterviewAdaptable and open to change InterviewA commitment to inclusiveness and equality Interview

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