GMAVSG Coordinator

GMAVSG provides advice on benefits and compensation for people with asbestos diseases, campaigns for better benefits and compensation, and organises two support groups for people who have lost a loved one to an asbestos disease and for people with mesothelioma. The Coordinator oversees this work and line manages two other workers.

The Coordinator’s duties include:

• Organising the phone helpline and visits to people suffering from asbestos-related illnesses, primarily around benefits and compensation. This includes referring to and liaising with appropriate external agencies, ensuring that databases of clients and case files are maintained.
• Maintaining the panel of solicitors
• Line managing the two other GMAVSG workers
• Organising the GMAVSG Board of Trustee meetings
• Promoting and organising GMAVSG support group meetings
• Campaigning on asbestos issues. This includes making presentations about the work of GMAVSG, organising and participating in events and demonstrations, media work, active involvement at relevant meetings and committees.
• Organisational management including administration, health and safety and financial responsibilities.
• Liaison with the GMHC Coordinators to cooperate on mutual aspects of the work on occupational health and safety.

• Locations:
  Remote, Greater Manchester
• Role Type:
  Permanent
• Salary:
  Salaries are normally uprated annually (from April) at least in line with inflation.
• Working Hours:
  
  Full-Time
• Working Hours Per Week:
  This post is full-time for 35 hours a week but we will consider part-time and job share applications. It may occasionally include some evening and/or weekend work for which time off in lieu will be given, not overtime payment.

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• Closing Date:
  Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 5pm
• Anticipated Interviews Week Commencing:
  Monday, February 9, 2026 - 12:00
• Anticipated Interview Date:
  Friday, February 13, 2026 - 12:00
• Contact Name:
  Rob Rayner
• Contact Information: info or phone
• Employee Benefits:
  
  1. Holidays:
  Five weeks (25 days) plus official public holidays (8 days). Pro rata for part-time / job share.
  2. Sick Leave:
  During the first year of employment there is one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay; in the second year of employment, two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay; after two years employment, three months’ full pay and three months’ half pay.
  3. Maternity and Paternity / Partner Leave and Pay:
  According to statutory provision.
  4. Special Leave:
  There is provision for special leave, compassionate leave, dependant care leave by agreement with the GMHC Management Committee and the GMAVSG Trustees.
  5. Travel and Subsistence Expenses:
  Actual expenses by bus and train; car allowance of 45p per mile. Meals will be paid for at reasonable cost when working away from Greater Manchester.
  6. Pension:
  There is a pension scheme, run by the government approved NEST organisation. Current contributions are 3% of gross salary from the employer and 5% of gross salary from the employee.
• Flexible Working Options:
  Flexitime, Remote Working, Part time
• Working Pattern Details:
  The working pattern is 7 hours a day, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday. Core hours are 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?:
  Yes