Museum Volunteer Co-ordinator (part time)

Museum in the Park; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexi Working Scheme

Hybrid working approach

Employee Wellbeing Offer

Job summary

Stroud District Local Strategic Partnership is seeking a motivated Museum Volunteer Co-ordinator to lead recruitment, induction, training and ongoing support for volunteers at the Museum in the Park in Stroud. You will ensure volunteers feel confident, included and able to provide a welcoming visitor experience.

You will recruit, induct and support a diverse team, be rota-based Duty Manager with Front of House responsibilities, and deliver training and ongoing development to maximise

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people in volunteer, community, or customer-facing settings.
• Ability to work in a busy public environment with appropriate support and adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, induct and support a diverse team of volunteers.
• As part of Front of House team be the Duty Manager on a rota basis and carry out front-of-house operations.
• Match volunteers to roles where they can thrive and contribute.
• Deliver training, guidance and ongoing development.

Skills

Volunteer management

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference REQ0337 Date posted 23/10/2026 Apply by 15/11/2026 Location Museum in the Park - Stroud Salary £29,542 per annum, pro rata Package Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website Contractual hours 21 Basis Permanent Job category/type Museum in the Park Attachments SDC V&B application & interview guidance 2023 (4).pdf Volunteer Co-ordinator PS (5).pdf Volunteer Co-ordinator JD (1).pdf Volunteer Co-ordinator - Schedule of work (1).pdf

We are looking for a motivated and people-focused Museum Volunteer Co‑ordinator to join our award-winning team at the Museum in the Park.

You will lead the recruitment, training and ongoing support of our valued volunteers - ensuring they feel confident, included and able to provide an experience for every visitor.

You will:

• Recruit, induct and support a diverse team of volunteers
• As part of the Front of House team be the Duty Manager on a rota basis and carry out front-of-house operations
• Match volunteers to roles where they can thrive and contribute
• Deliver training, guidance and ongoing development

This is a varied, rewarding role combining people management, customer service and operational responsibility in a dynamic public-facing environment.

About you

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellent public service and inclusive community engagement.

You will bring:

• Experience of working with people in a volunteer, community, or customer-facing setting
• Able to work effectively in a busy public environment (with appropriate support and adjustments where needed)
• Experience of working in ways that focus on each person’s needs, preferences, and well‑being
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge (or willingness to further develop knowledge) of volunteering good practice
• Confidence using digital tools such as email, Microsoft Office, and online systems

You will:

• Be a positive, supportive team member who values others
• Be able to work flexibly, including weekends on a rota
• Champion the contribution and value of volunteers

We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of volunteering, community engagement, or overcoming barriers to participation.

About us

The Museum in the Park is a much-loved community museum set in beautiful parkland, welcoming around 60,000 visitors each year. It houses over 4,000 objects and delivers a vibrant programme of exhibitions, events and community activity.

Our Vision is "To be a beacon of community-driven heritage—where creativity, inclusivity, and sustainability shape every experience - that reflects the past and inspires the future.”

You will be joining a friendly, passionate team committed to:

• Valuing people and fostering inclusion
• Making a positive difference in the community
• Continuously improving what we do
• Working collaboratively across the organisation

Please ensure you read the attached schedule of work document before submitting your application to ensure you can fully commit to the working pattern.

After reading the information supplied with the advert if you have further questions or require clarification regarding the role contact the museum on 01453 763394 or e-mail [e-mail]

A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring.

We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services.

We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all.

Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.

Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place.It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious.To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place