Training and Support Officer - Volunteering
Posted 2 hours 15 minutes ago by Blind Ambition
Sister Circle
E1, London (On-site)
£20,000 - £22,000 per year pro rata FTE £26,000-28,000
Part-time (28 hours/4 days per week)
Permanent
Health
Job descriptionA rewarding opportunity has arisen at Sister Circle to support the onboarding and the overall journey of our volunteers. As Volunteer Training and Support Officer, you will help create welcoming, well organised learning spaces that enable volunteers to feel confident, supported, and connected in their role. You will coordinate training logistics, prepare materials and resources, support volunteer recruitment and onboarding, and ensure the smooth administration of the programme. Working within the Volunteering Team and the wider team, you will help our volunteer programme grow and thrive within the communities we serve. This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing people together, building relationships, and ensuring that the practical details behind a programme run smoothly.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience coordinating training sessions, events or similar activities.
- Is confident managing administrative processes, logistics, and records.
- Enjoys building relationships with volunteers and community partners.
- Communicates clearly, warmly, and with empathy.
- Understands trauma informed, inclusive and culturally responsive practice.
- Can work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.
- Is organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable: experience working with volunteers or supporting marginalised communities; ability to speak a community language such as Bengali, Urdu, Romanian or Polish.
How to apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter (maximum 1 page), outlining how your experience and skills meet the criteria for the role. Deadline: 12pm on Wednesday 6th, May 2026.
This role is open to female applicants only as permitted under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
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