Volunteer Coordinator

Reference: CBC25054
Salary details: £28,163 to £30,559 per year
Job term: 2 year fixed term
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall plus various Chesterfield Borough Council locations as required
Department: Cultural Services

 CBC25054 – Job description and person specification.

Are you passionate about people and culture?

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same?

We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our Cultural Services team at an exciting time of renewal and growth. With our beautifully refurbished theatre and museum set to re-open next year, this is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a new volunteer programme that will make a lasting impact on our community.

About the role 

As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the design, launch, and delivery of a new volunteer programme across our Cultural Services
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and the wider voluntary sector
• Promote and grow the programme while developing a long-term volunteer engagement strategy
• Recruit, train, support and motivate volunteers to contribute meaningfully across our venues
• Ensure a high-quality experience for volunteers and the public alike

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a dynamic, organised, and people-focused individual with:

• Experience working with volunteers and the public in a front-line service
• Strong people management, customer service, and communication skills
• The ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage challenging situations
• Excellent IT, administrative, and budget management skills
• Previous management training and customer service training

Why join us? 

Be part of a passionate team shaping the future of culture in Chesterfield
Play a key role in the success of our reimagined theatre and museum
Help build a programme that brings people together and creates lasting community impact

Apply now and ensure you refer to the job description and person specification when completing your covering letter and updating you CV.

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits including learning and development opportunities, leave entitlement, progressive HR policies, access to the local government pension scheme, and discounted leisure membership.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.

Closing date: 31 August 2025
Provisional interview date: 11 September 2025