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Job Description Working Hours: 1931.4 annualised hours Monday - Sunday.nnLocation: Calveley, Tarporley Hub. Working along the Middlewich Branch, Llangollen and Shropshire Union CanalsnnnnWe currently have an opportunity for a Volunteer Leader, working Hours are 1931.4 annualised hours Monday - Sunday. We 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.nnnnnnnnnSee how we make difference: (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/how-we-make-a-difference).nnnnnnnnSee our-values (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/refresh/media/thumbnail/35240-our-values.pdf). nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnThe regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.nnnnnnAbout the rolennnnThis 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.nnnnThe 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.nnnnWorking 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. ntProvide relief River locks keeper duties ntDevelop volunteering opportunities on River locks. ntDeliver training to volunteers in accordance with set standards ntIdentify opportunities for volunteersand update records of work and time delivered ntEnsure 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. nnnnnnnAbout younnnnExperience of working within relevant environment e.g. volunteering, environmental works, customer service operations or maintenance. ntExperience of leading a small team ntGreat organisation andprioritising skills ntEffective and engaging communication skills ntComputer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office package ntUK Driving licence essential ntYou 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.nnnnnIf you have any questions about the role please contact [email protected] reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.nnnnnWhat we offer:nnnnIn addition to your annual salary of 28,470, we also offer a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found all of which can be found here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits).nnnnnnnnnnInternal applicants will be offered the position in line with our secondment policy. Further information can be found by contacting the recruitment team.nnnnnnnnOther benefits include:nnnn25 days paid holiday, plus paid Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days plus Bank Holidays after 3 years. ntCompetitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%. ntFree access to specialist counselling on a range of issues health; financial; lifestyle; well-being; domestic & neighbourly matters. ntAccess to a range of employee benefits including store discounts; boating holiday discounts; holiday purchase scheme. ntExpansive maternity/paternity provisions. ntProgressive access to learning tools and CPD. nt2 days paid volunteering leave, volunteering for local community project work.nnnIND MP