Volunteer & Activity Coordinator

Job Introduction

Are you good at building trusting relationships with people and passionate about improving lives in your local community? Then this role is for you!

Horton Housing are currently recruiting for a permanent Volunteer and Activity Co-ordinator to join our established scheme based in the Calderdale area. The role is being offered on a part time basis (28 hours per week) with an annual salary of £21,125.00. You will be entitled to 6 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time colleagues) and full access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Reporting to the Service Manager, the successful candidate  will be responsible for organising activities for the residents of the service. You will consult with the people we support to plan activities that support their goals and are relevant to their interests. You will also be responsible for the management of student placements and volunteers, who will support with the activities programme. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

We encourage anybody passionate about improving lives in communities to apply to join us, even if you don’t meet every point on the person specification. We are, however, unable to offer an interview to any applicants who do not demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Be empathetic and caring, showing understanding and respect to people experiencing difficult circumstances
• Be confident in delivering workshops and activities, with excellent presentation skills and a certain flair that puts attendees at ease
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write convincingly, speak in an engaging manner, and build relationships
• Be creative and curious, always thinking outside the box and bringing new ideas to the service
• Be highly organised, with the ability to organise activities in advance and encourage attendance

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR THE ROLE:

• A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• An understanding of, and ability to maintain professional boundaries
• A commitment to undertake any training required for the role
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Willingness and ability to work in line with our Values and Behaviours

For the full role profile please see the attached job description.

Horton Housing is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting the people that we support. The majority of positions here at Horton will require a fully completed application form and an enhanced DBS check to identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people.

This role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be insured for business use. Please be aware that Horton Housing Association is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Closing date for applications: 31st May 2026