<p> Marie Curie Cancer Care Job Description</p><p>Job Title Fundraising Volunteer Development Manager Job Reference: NO2168 Department: Regional Fundraising Location: Office based within designated region with extensive travel across the region (home based considered)</p><p>Designated Region: North England Reports to: Head of Regional Fundraising</p><p>Responsible for Staff None</p><p>Job Summary</p><p>This role is accountable for providing development support within the designated region to attract, develop, involve and enthuse a wide range of passionate and committed fundraising volunteers according to an agreed programme of roles to increase the capacity and income of the Regional Fundraising Team. At the heart of our volunteer network is the development and management of an effective income generating volunteer fundraising group network in line with the Fundraising Strategic Plan. ______</p><p>Main Duties</p><p>1. In consultation with Fundraising Managers, plan, organise and manage an agreed schedule for the recruitment of fundraising groups and other volunteers to deliver growth in income in line with regional targets. </p><p>2. Train, coach and mentor staff in the region on the recruitment and management of fundraising groups and volunteers in line with agreed training programmes. Enhance skills and transfer knowledge to build capability and understanding locally in order that teams become more self-reliant.</p><p>3. Work with Fundraising Volunteer Programme Managers to be the guardian of Regional Fundraising’s volunteer programmes within the designated region, ensuring that new groups are formed and volunteers managed in line with the charity’s goals. </p><p>4. Monitor performance of groups and volunteers in the region and provide support and motivation to help staff direct volunteer activity in line with operational plans.</p><p>5. Give on-going advice and practical support to Community Fundraisers to understand and actively involve their communities, harnessing supporters and building relationships to form and retain fundraising groups and volunteers.</p><p>6. Respond to requests for information, advice and hands-on support to meet the needs of your region. Work closely with other Fundraising Volunteer Development Managers and the Fundraising Volunteering Team to evaluate activity, integrate and share advice to enhance our volunteering, develop innovation and identify and share best practice. </p><p>7. Be the expert in the region for staff and volunteers on specific areas of fundraising group and volunteer management and development. 8. To attend regular national Fundraising Volunteer Development Meetings to discuss areas of common interest and contribute to the development of fundraising volunteer programmes, training and communications.</p><p>9. Support the induction and training of fundraising groups and volunteers, maintaining contact with lead role holders to maximise potential, pre-empt issues and encourage self-reliance.</p><p>10. Troubleshoot issues with fundraising groups and volunteers, managing change and performance in consultation with the Fundraising Manager and Head of Regional Fundraising.</p><p>11. Manage and deliver a series of Fundraising Group network meetings and other volunteer stewardship activities as appropriate within the designated region.</p><p>12. Contribute to the region’s annual budget setting process and operational plan, identifying volunteer resource required to deliver objectives.</p><p>13. Promote Marie Curie as a volunteer-involving organisation, supporting opportunities for individuals and groups to become involved. Support opportunities to increase brand awareness amongst volunteers and identify opportunities to extend our reach into new areas.</p><p>14. Liaise and develop relationships with regional members of other fundraising departments to maximise opportunities for cross-team working.</p><p>15. Ensure effective information dissemination on an on-going basis and ensure compliance with Marie Curie Cancer Care volunteer procedures and policies. Contribute and draw on internal and external intelligence to meet regional volunteering needs.</p><p>Key Liaisons Head of Regional Fundraising in designated region, Head of Fundraising Volunteering, Fundraising Managers, Community Fundraisers, Fundraising Volunteer Programme Managers, Partnerships and Sales Managers, Regional Operations Manager, Head of Regional Fundraising (UK), National Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Centre Manager, Legacy Advisor, Regular Giving Manager, Area Shops Managers.</p><p>General</p><p>In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Marie Curie Cancer Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:</p><p> Marie Curie Cancer Care operates a no-smoking policy. The post holder should either be a non-smoker or be prepared not to smoke in any Charity premises, grounds or vehicles or when on Marie Curie Cancer Care business outside the office.  Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.  Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.  Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.  Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing registration requirements or any national professional or occupational standards associated with the role.  Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.  For designated roles, the post holder will be responsible for health & safety, business continuity planning and/or risk management. (These responsibilities will be notified on appointment).  This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder. Marie Curie Cancer Care Person Specification</p><p>Job title Fundraising Volunteer Development Manager Job reference NO2168</p><p>Criteria Essential Desirable How assessed Skills/abilities  Excellent communication  Creative and  Application / and presentation skills innovative Interview  Coaching & mentoring skills  Report writing and  Strong interpersonal skills evaluation skills  Excellent organisation and  Strategic planning planning skills skills  Ability to motivate teams  Motivation Skills  Excellent volunteer  Negotiation skills management skills  Selling Skills  Professional and methodical  Effective Problem approach solving skills  IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and email</p><p>Knowledge  Knowledge of volunteering  Law regarding  Application / sector and market volunteering Interview  Knowledge of effective  Health and safety training techniques regulations of  Community Fundraising events</p><p>Qualifications  Educated to at least A Level  Educated to  Application / /Education (or equivalent) Degree Level (or Interview /Training equivalent)  A recognised marketing qualification Experience  Delivery of training  Community  Application / programmes. Fundraising / Interview  Experience of implementing Events volunteering programmes  Cross team working  Substantial experience of managing and working with volunteers  Substantial experience of setting up and managing Fundraising Groups  Experience of achieving challenging targets  Experience of working with regional teams  Project Planning and management</p><p>Other  Driving license and access  Application / requirements to a vehicle Interview  Willingness to regularly work unsocial hours including some weekends Marie Curie Cancer Care Terms and conditions</p><p>Job title Fundraising Volunteer Development Manager Job reference NO2168 Salary scale Marie Curie Pay Scale Grade E Salary £28, 986 - £32, 206 per annum Annual leave entitlement 25 days per annum plus bank holidays Notice period One Month (after probationary period) Working hours 35 hours per week Probationary period Six months Disclosure Check None</p><p>Other benefits  Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)  Marie Curie Cancer Care Group Personal Pension Scheme  Season ticket loan  Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems </p><p>Closing date: 30 March 2015</p><p>To apply please visit our website www.mariecurie.org.uk/jobs </p><p>Please email your application form to [email protected].</p><p>Marie Curie Cancer Care aims to be an employer of choice and is committed to equal opportunities. Charity reg no. 207994 (England & Wales), SCO38731 (Scotland).</p>