Hallo,
Here at Volunteering England we're about to go live with a new volunteering project that will tap into the enthusiasm generated by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. To that end, we're recruiting for a Senior 2012 Games Inspiration and Legacy Officer.
As a member of our 2012 Games Inspiration and Legacy Team, you will be responsible for producing guidance for volunteer-involving organisations that will focus on harnessing the excitement of the Olympics and applying it to volunteering opportunities and activities.
The role will provide management of regions across England to deliver advice on developing opportunities to volunteer inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. You will work with regional bodies responsible for the Cultural Olympiad, arts, sports and environment, Government Offices and regional development agencies. You will report to the Head of 2012 Games Inspiration and Legacy Team.
The starting salary is a tasty £28,487 (including London weighting), and this is a full time post for 35 hours per week - fixed term until 31st March 2011.
You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave, plus 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year. Interest free season ticket loans are available, along with 6 days paid Employer Supported Volunteering time, and a non-contributory pension after 3 months service.
The closing date is 12 noon on Tuesday 6th October 2009. For further details, please visit our website at www.volunteering.org.uk/WhoWeAre/jobvacancies/ .
Mike Gale
Senior Officer, Inspiration and Legacy from the 2012 Games
Volunteering England
Tel. (0207) 520 8920