This is a volunteer role.
To ensure a smooth and efficient application process, please apply directly here:
https://www.sja.org.uk/volunteer/297696/
Job Summary
As an Operational Support Team Member, you will play a vital role in ensuring equipment is properly maintained, stored, and available when needed. You will help ensure that events and activities across your community network are well-resourced, enabling St John volunteers to deliver services effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team to carry out stock checks in line with approved levels.
- Conduct equipment checks and support safe storage, deployment, and fault reporting.
- Assist with vehicle checks and movement.
- Support the movement and distribution of equipment and resources.
- Help set up, deploy, and restock equipment for events.
- Participate in the Operational Support national community of practice, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Promote sustainable and ethical practices in line with St John’s environmental and financial commitments.
Person Specification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
- Good data and numerical skills to support stock management.
- Intermediate ability in Microsoft applications and other IT systems.
- Open to both drivers and non-drivers.
Training and Support
You will receive:
- A welcome and induction programme introducing you to the Network and wider organisation.
- Training on relevant St John Ambulance policies and procedures, including safe equipment storage.
- Role-specific safeguarding training.
- Moving and Handling training, including use of sack and pallet trucks.
- Training on ProCloud systems.
- A 3-hour Essential First Aid course.
Screening Requirements
- Right to Volunteer check
- Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS
- Two references
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
St John Ambulance is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
We actively promote a culture of inclusion and belonging through various staff networks, including Armed Forces, Multicultural, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers, and Women’s groups. We are committed to mutual respect, valuing differences, and fostering genuine allyship.
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: £0.01 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that you have applied directly to https://www.sja.org.uk/volunteer/297696/ for efficient application processing.
Work Location: In person
