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Volunteer Academy Development Officer
(18hrs pw x 2)
18hrs a week or a Job Share arrangement
Starting Salary £16,048 (FTE £26,746.31)
10am, Wednesday 13th August 2025
Please be aware we are looking to recruit two individuals, ideally we would like one to be based in the north and one in the south of Highland but this is not as important as getting the right person.
Purpose:
The Development Officers will have a key role in supporting local organisations working with volunteers. Their particular role will focus on one to one support for organisations, volunteer managers and where necessary custom volunteering roles for those requiring support into volunteering. They will also gather intelligence on volunteering, promote and develop the conversation around volunteering in communities.
Submitting your application:
Applications should be sent to recruitment@highlandtsi.org.uk with the subject line ‘Application for employment’ and include the following:
1. A CV, not more than three sides of A4 and including two referees, one of whom should be a previous employer or similar.
2. A Personal statement to include
• A general statement in support of your application with reference to the personal specification (maximum 300 words);
• An outline of a time you have worked or volunteered in a community setting and what you did and why (maximum 300 words), and;
• An outline of what you can bring to this role (Maximum 150 words)
3. Your personal statement must also include, in addition to the above word count, a signed written statement available in the recruitment pack.