Business Support Coordinator needed to support #iWill Movement, focusing on strategy, partnerships, and communications.
Location
- This role is primarily home-based with occasional travel to London and elsewhere in the UK.
Hours/Days per week
- 35 hours per week
Closing date
- Midnight Thursday 26th June 2025
Interview date and Location
- w/c 30th June 2025 online
Role of the Job
The Business Support Coordinator will support the #iWill Movement’s core functions, with a particular focus on supporting strategy, partnership, and communications activity. This role ensures meetings, events, campaigns, and wider activities are planned, coordinated, and delivered to a high standard.
Main Responsibilities
- Liaise with partners to develop online resources and coordinate online and in-person activity
- Monitor delivery and manage financial transactions
- Support the movement to create long-lasting change via the power of youth
- Build relationships and alliances within the team, ambassador community, and across the movement
- Platform young people to tell their own stories and communicate their views and experiences to wider stakeholders
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the key skills required for this role?
The ideal candidate should be a natural planner, organized, and able to flex and adapt in a small and fast-paced team.
- Will I need to work from home?
Yes, this role is primarily home-based with occasional travel to London and elsewhere in the UK.
- What are the working hours?
35 hours per week with flexible working hours to accommodate occasional evening sessions and in-person meetings.
- What benefits does the company offer?
Flexible Working by Default, Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced sick and family leave.
- What is the company’s approach to diversity and inclusion?
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and is keen to ensure the team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities served.
- Will I need a DBS check?
Yes, a DBS check will be required for this role.
- What is the company’s philosophy?
The company embraces a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and is guided by values of Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
- How long will my application be retained for?
Applications will be retained for up to 6 months.
- Can I discuss the role with the Hiring Manager?
Yes, please request a discussion from join@volunteeringmatters.org.uk.
- What is the #iWill Movement?
The #iWill Movement is a UK-wide initiative that uses volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities.
- Will I need to travel?
Yes, occasional travel to London and elsewhere in the UK will be required.
- What equipment will be supplied?
IT equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.
- What is the company’s commitment to disability confident and reasonable adjustments?
The company guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role.
Salary package
- £24,600 plus attractive employee benefits package.
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
How to Apply
To apply for the Business Support Coordinator role, please send a completed CV and cover letter. If you’d like to discuss the role with the Hiring Manager before applying, you can request a conversation by contacting the relevant team
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About Volunteering Matters
- Transforming Communities Through Volunteering
Volunteering Matters is a UK-wide organization that harnesses the power of volunteering to create positive change in communities. With a focus on social isolation, loneliness, health, and wellbeing, the organization brings people together to tackle some of society’s most complex issues.
- A History of Impact
With a rich history of community engagement, Volunteering Matters has established itself as a leader in the volunteering sector. The organization’s experience and expertise have enabled it to develop innovative solutions to complex social problems, making a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals.
- Values and Principles
Volunteering Matters is guided by a set of core values that underpin its work. These values include Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive, and Straightforward. The organization’s commitment to these values ensures that its initiatives are accessible, effective, and sustainable, ultimately leading to lasting change in communities.