Volunteer Network Lead for Community and Youth Programs

At St John Ambulance we are looking to embed ourselves within our communities, delivering support which is tailored to the needs of those communities whilst providing a positive experience for our Volunteers.

Help shape the future of St John Ambulance in Central & South Oxfordshire Network. We're looking for a motivated volunteer leader to establish and grow our new South East Network, based in Kidlington. You'll support and develop volunteers, recruit Adult Youth Leaders, and help expand our Cadet and Badger programmes so more young people can benefit from the opportunities St John Ambulance provides. If you're passionate about people, leadership and making a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

We need leaders who are passionate about making a difference in their communities, who care about helping and developing others, who will lead and inspire a volunteer movement across a geographical area to deliver Community First Aid, Community Education and Community Fundraising as well as develop our offering for young people. Through leading a team of Volunteer leaders, you will drive excellence in delivery, develop an inclusive and diverse volunteering experience for new and current volunteers, andhelp navigate through change to build a bigger and better St John Ambulance.

As a member of our network leadership team, you'll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride through supporting a team and our volunteers to deliver our essential services.It's great for you, great for your community and great for our nation.

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Volunteers would be expected to attend training for the role both online and in person, to attend regularly network weekly meetings to enable them to keep their skills up to date.

If you are successful you will need to undertake relevant training for the role, details of which will be discussed after you have been appointed.

• Closing date for these opportunities is: 12/08/2026
• Interviews will take place Date, Times and Locations to be advised
• Inductions and training or this role will take place Date, Times and Locations to be advised