Local Groups Development Officer (Part-time: 3 days a week)

At Humanists UK, our dream is of a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail. Our dedicated staff of 35 and hundreds of volunteers work hard to achieve this aim and we now have a vacancy for a Local Groups Development Officer.

Is this position right for you?

We're looking for a Local Groups Development Officer to support the growth of our community programmes that look to foster humanist community at the local level. You'll help develop aspects of this service delivery within Humanists UK. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a significant program, expanding the reach of the organisation within local communities.

If you are a skilled communicator, great at organising details, and building collaborative and productive relationships, then this role might be right for you.

What you'll be doing

You'll be part of the Community Services directorate. You'll work with our Head of Groups and Communities, Karen, as well as working closely with other members of the Community Services and People teams.

Our network of Local Groups is central to our work to ensure that people can connect with others, support each other, and contribute to our wider work for a kinder and fairer society.

In your role as the Local Groups Development Officer, you'll support the set up and development of Humanists UK Local Groups. This includes the recruitment and support of volunteer teams, equipping them with the confidence, skills, knowledge, and resources to sustain their group. You'll also advocate for group needs and concerns, and ensure our volunteers feel valued and recognised, and that the impact of their work is acknowledged across the organisation and community.

Key Tasks & Activities

• Supporting the recruitment, induction, and ongoing support of Local Group volunteer committees
• Working with the Head of Groups and Communities to identify opportunities and locations for new Local Groups
• Contributing to the ongoing development and support of established Local Groups
• Acting as a point of contact for Local Group volunteers
• Supporting Local Groups with internal processes, including setting up events, mailings, social media accounts, and other communications using our CRM system
• Contributing to the creation, development, and review of Local Group volunteer resources
• Recording, monitoring, and reporting on engagement across the network of Local Groups

Some evening work and travel is required for the role.

As a successful candidate

You will have strong organisational skills and attention to detail, and be able to manage a varied workload, balancing volunteer queries and support while ensuring internal processes are followed and systems are used in the most effective way possible.

You will also be a proactive and supportive team player and a self starter. We are a small team who manage our own work, but value coming together to share ideas, support one another, and support our volunteers.

Salary

will be in a range up to £18,000 pa. (£30,000 full time equivalent)

If you have any questions about the post, please feel free to contact the Head of Groups and Communities, Karen Hamilton, by email on - she will be very happy to talk more about the role with you.