Salary:

18,000 plus benefits

Term:

Initially this is a 3 month contract however there is a strong possibility that this position will become permanent after this.

Location:

Stafford or Stoke whichever is best for the chosen candidate

About Us:

We are the UK's leading practical conservation charity. We connect people with place, build healthy, sustainable communities, and increase people's life skills. We aim to create a better environment where people from all cultures feel valued, included and involved. We support 140, 000 volunteers a year taking hands-on action to improve their urban and rural environments, and a Community Network supports local groups. We offer regular conservation tasks, UK and International Conservation Holidays, training opportunities, and an on-line shop making products and services accessible to all.

The Position:

Due to our continued success we are currently seeking an Employment Officer to join our dynamic team. This is a company where you'll find a lively working environment with a work hard, play hard attitude.

Responsibilities:

1.Plan and prepare customer interviews in accordance with the contract.
2.Carry out customers interviews to enter them onto the programme and identify appropriate volunteering placements.
3.Maintain all records for the programme
4.Identify placement opportunities for customers on programme and develop effective relationships with employers.
5.Maintain data input onto database of employers and maintain regular contact to maintain awareness of early vacancies.
6.Actively promote volunteering to all customers and try to place as many as possible on activities
7.Identify and agree a wide range of suitable volunteering placements from across voluntary, corporate and statutory sectors and that meet customer needs and interests

Person Specification:

Qualifications:
-Qualification (or willing to work towards) relating to assessment, review and guidance.

Experience:
-Working with and advising unemployed people
-Working with people from diverse backgrounds.
-Recruiting, inducting and organising volunteers
-An understanding of the voluntary sector and the needs, policies and legislation affecting volunteers
-volunteer support and management
-Customer Focus

Personal Qualities:
-Good team worker, but also ability to work without supervision.
-Genuine empathy with the unemployed and disadvantaged.
-Flexible and hardworking.

Other:

-Full Driving Licence and access to own transport

To apply for this fantastic position, please apply via email attaching a copy of your CV. All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK and should be able to attend an Interview at short notice.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of C2 Recruitment who are operating as an employment agency