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<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/0359/CBC25054_-_Volunteer_Co-ordinator_JD_and_PS.pdf" target="_blank">CBC25054_-_Volunteer_Co-ordinator_JD_and_PS</a></li>
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<h3>How to apply</h3>
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;no later than the closing date shown below.
If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/cvs-and-cover-letters/" target="_blank">advice about how to write your cover letter</a>.
If our documents are not accessible to you, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://myaccount.chesterfield.gov.uk/anonymous/s/guest-form?service_ref=CBC_Accessible_document_request&amp;wherefrom=Job_Vacancy_-_CBC25054_-_Volunteer_Coordinator" target="_blank">request a different format here</a>.



<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/00sjj2hc/chesterfield-borough-council-cv-template.docx" target="_blank">CV Template</a>
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Closing date:&nbsp;31 August 2025 Provisional interview date:&nbsp;11 September 2025



About the role&nbsp;
As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will:
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<li>Lead the design, launch, and delivery of a new volunteer programme across our Cultural Services</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and the wider voluntary sector</li>
<li>Promote and grow the programme while developing a long-term volunteer engagement strategy</li>
<li>Recruit, train, support and motivate volunteers to contribute meaningfully across our venues</li>
<li>Ensure a high-quality experience for volunteers and the public alike&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a dynamic, organised, and people-focused individual with:
<ul>
<li>Experience working with volunteers and the public in a front-line service</li>
<li>Strong people management, customer service, and communication skills</li>
<li>The ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage challenging situations</li>
<li>Excellent IT, administrative, and budget management skills</li>
<li>Previous management training and customer service training</li>
</ul>
Why join us?&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Be part of a passionate team shaping the future of culture in Chesterfield</li>
<li>Play a key role in the success of our reimagined theatre and museum</li>
<li>Help build a programme that brings people together and creates lasting community impact</li>
</ul>
Apply now and ensure you refer to the job description and person specification when completing your covering letter and updating you CV.
Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits including learning and development opportunities, leave entitlement, progressive HR policies, access to the local government pension scheme, and discounted leisure membership.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

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