Volunteer Coordinator

Exciting Opportunity: Volunteer Coordinator

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Change Grow Live (CGL)

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Position Type: Fixed-Term Contract (until end of March 2028), Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £32,802.41 - £35,069.56 Per Annum (CGL points 28 to 30)

Closing Date: 18th October 2026

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Change Grow Live (CGL) to recruit a passionate and driven Volunteer Coordinator to join their dedicated 1625 Outreach Sheffield Team.

In this vital role, you will champion a positive culture of volunteering by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, student placements, and apprentices (such as Co-production and Marketing apprentices). Grounded in principles of harm reduction, non-judgmental support, and fact-based education, you will help young people and young adults (aged 16 to 25) make informed choices, keep safe, and build healthier futures.

Key Responsibilities

• Volunteer Recruitment & Strategy: Manage a comprehensive volunteer recruitment and support strategy, identifying meaningful opportunities in collaboration with service leaders.

• Training & Supervision: Deliver learning and training to volunteers, students, and apprentices while training colleagues on how to effectively support and supervise team members.

• Welfare & Wellbeing: Champion the welfare, wellbeing, and professional development of volunteers, students, and apprentices.

• Internal & External Partnerships: Develop vital community and internal links to attract talent, working collaboratively with Regional Volunteering Leads across the organization.

Essential Criteria

• Experience: Proven experience in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers, alongside a solid background working with young people or young adults (aged 16 to 25).

• Knowledge Base: Working knowledge of child and vulnerable adult safeguarding frameworks, alongside an understanding of the challenges faced by young people.

• Communication & Leadership: Accomplished written, verbal, and IT competency with strong leadership, empathy, and non-judgmental interpersonal skills.

• Requirements: Highly driven, flexible, and willing to travel with occasional overnight stays. Must hold the legal Right to Work in the UK (note: this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check).

Key Benefits & Perks

• Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days with service.

• Wellbeing Support: Paid weekly 'Wellness' hour, access to a dedicated Wellness hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

• Financial & Career Support: Contributory pension scheme, ongoing professional development, training, career progression opportunities, and a generous refer-a-friend scheme.

Key Dates & Next Steps

• Closing Date for Applications: 18th October 2026

Note: Change Grow Live reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is strongly recommended.