Volunteer and Skills Development Officer
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade F SCP 12-19, £28,598 - £32,061 Pro Rata
- Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, The Atkinson, Southport
- Contract: Contract
- Working Pattern: Part Time
- Hours: 14.4 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 08/09/2025 at 23:59
- Reference: COMM/25/320532
The Atkinson in Southport is a leading arts centre that features a museum, art gallery, theatre, studio, library, café, and shop. It serves as a dynamic cultural hub, offering a diverse day-to-night program that attracts families, cultural tourists, and arts enthusiasts.
The Atkinson are seeking to recruit a Volunteer and Skills Development Officer to support the running and development of their successful volunteer programme.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated, and confident. With experience relevant to support the day-to day running of the Volunteer Programme - aiding recruitment, development and management of volunteers across The Atkinson in accordance with best practice.
This is a two year fixed term post.
Provisional Interview Date - 19th September 2025
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
