Heritage Volunteer Programme Developer

The Fed; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fed in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Guardian Programme Developer to lead a pioneering volunteering programme for the My Voice project. The role focuses on recruiting and supporting volunteers, developing training and engagement opportunities, and ensuring Survivor stories remain accessible for future generations.

You will work with project staff and partners to design and deliver pilot activities, gather learning, and help shape the future Delivery Phase, subject to National Lottery

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting, coordinating and supporting volunteers.
• Strong community engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience developing and delivering training programmes for volunteers.
• Solid project planning and delivery skills.
• Experience with monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.
• Ability to work with diverse partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the Guardian volunteering programme during the Development Phase.
• Recruit, train and support volunteers participating in pilot activities.
• Design and test volunteering pathways, resources and engagement approaches.
• Build relationships with partner organisations, community groups and stakeholders.
• Organise and facilitate volunteer meetings, workshops and project activities.
• Gather feedback and evaluate pilot activity to inform future project development.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to project monitoring and reporting.
• Promote participation and ensure activities are inclusive and welcoming.
• Collaborate with project staff and partners to support wider project objectives.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Community engagement

Training programme development

Project planning

Monitoring and evaluation

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

The Fed in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Guardian Programme Developer to lead a pioneering volunteering programme for the My Voice project. The role focuses on recruiting and supporting volunteers, developing training and engagement opportunities, and ensuring Survivor stories remain accessible for future generations.

You will work with project staff and partners to design and deliver pilot activities, gather learning, and help shape the future Delivery Phase, subject to National Lottery