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Job Description Join Our Team: Volunteering LeadernnWere excited to welcome a new Volunteering Leader at our North West locationnnNavigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.nnWorking Hours & LocationnnThis role follows a 37 hours, over a 7 day working pattern. The post holder will also be required to work an annualised hours system which includes working any 5 days out of 7 including statutory holidays. They will also be part of a 24-hour operational standby team responsible for providing emergency cover for the waterway.nnThe Volunteering Leader will be based at Lighterage yard CW9 5JJ.nnRole OverviewnnThis is an exciting opportunity, which offers a great variety of activities and tasks from day to day. You will be the public face of the Trust, working extremely closely with volunteers and with members of the public who visit and use our waterways. Your work will be a combination of day-to-day routine tasks and more exciting and involved project work. You will lead volunteers and the team to enable them to work safely and efficiently and help to foster a safe, secure and vibrant waterway network, where visitors are delighted with their experience. The role includes leading and attending events to publicise the work of the trust, promote our activities and recruit new volunteers.nnKey ResponsibilitiesnnWorking outside, undertake on-the-job organisation, control and leadership of volunteer groups, volunteer task days, volunteer lock keepers and our in-house team.ntLeading and attending events to publicise the work of the trust, promote our activities and recruit new volunteers.ntDelivering works planned to be conducted by our volunteer teams and our local team.ntDevelop volunteering opportunities on our locks.ntDeliver training to volunteers in accordance with set standardsntIdentify opportunities for volunteersand update records of work and time deliveredntEnsure all equipment (PPE, plant, materials etc.) are appropriate for the task, in good condition and are used correctly.ntPrepare appropriate safe systems of work, induct volunteers onsite and manage safe delivery.ntSupport communication within the team including sharing relevant corporate messages and provide feedback from the volunteersto the Area Operations Manager in order to enhance the planning of works.ntActive involvement in the day-to-day tasks of the team and volunteers e.g. lock keeping, water control, vegetation management, small projects, planned maintenance and also actively assist the Area Operations Manager in the planning of tasks. Ensure that environmental and heritage issues are taken into consideration in all work that is undertaken.ntDelivering pre planned maintenance of structures and undertaking minor repairs as part of a small team.ntRecording works completed and celebrating volunteer contributions.nnnAbout younnWe are looking for an organised, proactive, engaging volunteering leader to support the Area Operations Manager. You will provide guidance to a growing number of active volunteers and our in-house team that helps maintain, conserve and improve the environment and heritage of the waterway network for local communities and visitors to enjoy.nnSkills & QualificationsnnExperience of working within relevant environment e.g. volunteering, environmental works, customer service operations or maintenance.ntExperience of leading a small teamntGreat organisation andprioritising skillsntEffective and engaging communication skillsntComputer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office packagentFull UK Driving licence essentialntYou will need to be self-motivated, able to work flexible hours to meet volunteering and business needs and communicate well with customers, volunteers and staff at all levels.nnnContact & ApplicationnnIf you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.nnWhat We OffernnWe offer an annual salary of 28,470. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here:EVP - 1. nnLearn more:https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits