Community Engagement & Volunteering Coordinator - Flexible & Impactful

The National Trust For Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free entry for you and guests to NT P

Rental deposit loan

Season ticket loan

EV car lease

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance 32 days + holiday 购买

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Community Participation & Volunteering Coordinator to help shape how local people connect with nature, culture and history across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The role focuses on partnerships, supporting volunteers and creating inclusive participation opportunities.

Working 30 hours per week on a fixed-term basis with the potential to become permanent, you will lead inclusive engagement and collaborate with teams to deliver meaningful community experiences

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of community engagement and participatory practice.
• Experience increasing community participation and developing inclusive opportunities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams.
• Confidence using data and insight to guide decisions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR, equality and volunteering legislation.
• Proactive, empathetic and inclusive approach.

Responsibilities

• Shape how people connect with the National Trust across BCP.
• Champion inclusive, community-focused engagement with partners and volunteers.
• Support the volunteer journey and create meaningful volunteering experiences.
• Co-create projects with community partners and deliver activities.
• Develop new ways for people to get involved and strengthen local relationships.
• Ensure work benefits communities in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Skills

Community engagement

Inclusive participation

Communication skills

Coaching & collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Legislation knowledge

Empathetic approach

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Community Participation & Volunteering Coordinator to help shape how local people connect with nature, culture and history across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The role focuses on partnerships, supporting volunteers and creating inclusive participation opportunities.

Working 30 hours per week on a fixed-term basis with the potential to become permanent, you will lead inclusive engagement and collaborate with teams to deliver meaningful community experiences