Closing date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Programme Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator Contract Permanent contract Hours Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (21 hours per week) Location Sheffield, on-site Salary Pro rata salary is £16,164 (Full time equivalent - £26,940) Pension 5% Pension Contribution Holiday 25 days per annum (plus statutory) pro rata Perks 1 additional leave day on your birthday 1 day additional leave earned for every year worked (up to a max. of 5 days, pro rata) BHSF health cash plan scheme
As our Programme Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator,
you will be the driving force behind Grow’s Training and
Employability Programmes. You will guide trainees from their
first referral through to their next steps beyond Grow whilst
also developing a strong, purposeful volunteering programme
to support the work that we do. If you are passionate about
working with young people and are interested in supporting
volunteers in their role, then please read on.The roleProgramme Design & Delivery
Manage the referral pathway, acting as the primary point of contact for Sheffield-based
partners and arranging pre-visits for prospective trainees.
Lead the welcoming process, introducing young people to Grow’s nature-based programmes,
coaching culture and mission.
Handle all enrolment paperwork, trainee assessments, and the establishment of coaching
contracts.Programme Delivery & Support
Provide coaching and practical support during training sessions, ensuring young people are
engaged and safely transported onto our green space.
Assist Training Managers in delivering core coaching modules and contribute to the evolution
of programme resources.
Lead 'Next Steps' support, providing external signposting and organising events for our
alumni community.Volunteer Management
Develop and execute a volunteering strategy that aligns with Grow’s goals.
Coordinate the recruitment, induction, and scheduling of volunteers. You will oversee the
quality of their 1-to-1 coaching by reviewing logs and providing constructive feedback.
Ensure all volunteers are fully briefed on safeguarding and health and safety policies and have
completed all core training.Operations & Impact
Track impact data and trainee progress to support the Head of Programmes & Impact in
assessing overall success.
Maintain rigorous health and safety standards by completing and updating risk assessments.
Participate in trainee interviews and assist with disciplinary procedures when necessary.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to: admin@growuk.org. (The cover letter should
be no more than 2 sides of A4) Please include why you are interested in this role and how your
experience or interests meet the job description and person specification.Interviews: Interviews will take place w/c 22nd and 29th June 2026
We welcome informal phone conversations in advance of submitting an application. Please get
in touch via admin@growuk.org and we will organise a call.Welcoming applications
We especially welcome applicants who are under-represented within the charity sector. We aim
to build a team with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills, as we believe diversity is a
strength. We aim to actively support people with protected characteristics and/or those who
are neurodiverse. If this is you, we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate you in the
role. We look forward to hearing from all interested candidates.