Reports to:                     Chairperson of the Board, and the Board.

Location:                        County Roscommon, office based in Roscommon town.

Hours:                            37 hours per week, permanent, involving occasional evening and weekend work.

Salary:                            Commensurate with experience and qualifications, €41,000 to €55,700

About us

Roscommon Volunteer Centre is part of a national network of independent volunteer centres supported by Volunteer Ireland and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.  As a registered charity, we promote volunteering and provide a county-wide service connecting volunteers with non-profit organisations.

Our purpose is to support the people of Roscommon to have a flourishing, vibrant community, with volunteering at its heart.

Role Summary

The Volunteer Centre Manager is responsible for managing the operations of Roscommon Volunteer Centre, promoting volunteerism, and supporting both volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations.  This includes implementing strategic objectives, fostering innovation, and ensuring that the centre operates effectively in alignment with the Board’s vision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Volunteer Development and Support 

• Promote and further develop the concept of volunteering throughout county Roscommon.
• Liaise with volunteer-involving organisations, consulting with them on their needs and matching these with the skills available.
• Supporting volunteer-involving organisations to enhance their volunteer programmes. 
• Address barriers to volunteering for target groups and seek solutions.
• Keep up to date with volunteering matters, both regionally and nationally.

1. Community Engagement and Training

• Network with the community and with voluntary groups, keeping them informed, and sharing best practices in all aspects of volunteering.
• Organise and deliver training for local organisations, and for volunteers, in areas relevant to volunteering.
• Serve as the National Vetting Bureau Liaison Person for the organisation, undertaking associated vetting duties.

1. Financial and Resource Management

• Prepare and submit reports to funders.
• Identify and apply for appropriate additional funding opportunities.
• Manage budgets and financial reports in alignment with the organisation’s objectives and governance.

1. Board and Governance

• Prepare meeting packs, reports, and agendas for the board, in consultation with the Chairperson and/or Secretary as appropriate.
• Organise and attend board meetings, AGMs, and take minutes.
• Ensure that the organisation has proper policies and procedures, and complies with governance and charity regulations.

1. Centre Operations

• Ensure the Centre is a welcoming, open and inclusive space for the public, providing a friendly and supportive environment for volunteers and community to enquire about volunteering.
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment of with the Board’s directives. 
• Recruit, lead, and support a team of staff and volunteers and people on CE/Tús schemes to run the Centre and its services.
• Organise and manage the usage of the centre as a community facility for the non-profit sector in County Roscommon in relation to supporting volunteering.
• Attend regional and national Volunteer Ireland meetings as appropriate such as centre managers’ meetings 
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data is managed securely.

1. Events and Publicity

• Plan and execute volunteer training sessions and information events, for both volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations.
• Organise the annual Roscommon Volunteer Centre Awards and other relevant celebrations, including National Volunteer Week, etc.
• Represent Roscommon Volunteer Centre at local, regional, and national events to promote its work.

1. Public Relations and Stakeholder Communication

• Promote Roscommon Volunteer Centre through media and maintain an active presence on social media platforms.
• Keep stakeholders informed via newsletters and other communications
• Attend regional and national volunteer events as required.

1. Technology and Data Management

• Maintain and update the Centre’s website. 
• Maintain volunteer data using the iVol system and Salesforce.
• Ensure data security, proper archiving, backups, storage protocols, and compliance with data legislation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Highly Desirable

• Third level degree and / or similar professional qualification.
• Proven skills in human resource, financial, and office management.
• Strong commitment to promoting and developing volunteering across County Roscommon.
• Relevant management experience.
• Proficient in IT, ideally including experience in Salesforce or similar client relationship management systems.
• Full clean driving licence and access to own transport is essential.
• Flexibility, with a willingness to travel throughout the County and work outside normal office hours.

Advantageous

• Experience as National Vetting Bureau liaison person and familiarity with the process.
• Knowledge of Ireland’s public service system and local government operations.
• Experience in the community and voluntary sector, and insight into volunteerism challenges in Ireland.
• Background in public relations strategy and execution.
• Experience of public relations planning and delivery.
• Facilitation and training experience.
• Event management expertise.
• Experience in the implementation or management of a safety management system
  - or Environmental Health and Safety auditing
  - or Safety representative duties.