RNRMC – Volunteer Coordinator

Confederation of Service Charities; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent charitable organisation based in Helensburgh is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to grow and manage a network of volunteers. The role involves engaging volunteers and ensuring their professional development within a supportive and inclusive environment. Candidates should have prior experience in volunteer coordination, strong organisational skills, and effective communication abilities. The position offers a hybrid working model, with a pro-rata salary between £12,000 to £14,000 for 18 hours a week.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare Scheme

Non-contributory Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Leave Package

Qualifications

• Previous experience in volunteer coordination including recruitment, training, and management.
• Good understanding of safeguarding regulations in a volunteering setting.
• Ability to manage your own workload and remain organised.

Responsibilities

• Grow, develop, administer, and coordinate a local network of volunteers.
• Implement the regional volunteer development strategy.
• Work closely with volunteers to increase engagement and retention.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Empathy

Volunteer coordination

Tools

MS Office

CRMs

Job description

We are looking for an exceptional Volunteer Coordinator to join our team based in Helensburgh. The Volunteer Coordinators work as part of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) Grants and Commissioning team and are located in regional naval communities alongside The Royal Navy Family and People Support (RN FPS), a MOD Naval Service organisation which provides accessible support services that strengthen and enhance the resilience and resourcefulness of Naval Service Personnel, their families, and communities.

About the RNRMC

The RNRMC is the Royal Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.

Experience and Background

The role will have responsibility for growing, developing, administering, and coordinating a local network of volunteers on behalf of the RN FPS Volunteer Project and will implement the regional volunteer development strategy by actively identifying, recruiting, selecting and inducting volunteers. In addition, you will work closely with volunteers to increase their engagement and retention through the development of volunteering opportunities.

You will be an excellent communicator, highly collaborative and organised, with a passion for volunteering. You will be personable, able to establish, develop and maintain fruitful relationships with people at all levels and an ability to demonstrate empathy with service users.

You will possess a good understanding of safeguarding regulations and requirements in a volunteering setting. You must have previous experience and expertise in volunteer coordination, including recruitment, training and management coupled with good administration skills and computer literacy (including MS Office and CRMs), being able to remain organised and manage your own workload.

Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.

Hours of Work

Hours of work are 18 hours per week, working pattern is negotiable. We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working. The pro‑ratio salary range, based on the above hours of work is £12,000 to £14,000.

Benefits

• Free on‑site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day
• Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service)
• Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period)
• A generous non‑contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period)
• Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period)

Pre‑appointment Checks

The successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK and undergo a DBS Check and additional security checks as required.

How to Apply

If you are interested and wish to apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to [e-mail], detailing your relevant experience and identifying why you would be a good fit for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an RNRMC Application Form prior to interview.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis during the advertising period and RNRMC reserve the right to close the vacancy early and make an appointment at any stage of the application process. Applicants may be asked to attend an on‑line Application Review prior to the closing date to aid in the shortlisting process. This will be held via Microsoft Teams.

For assistance on this recruitment process, please contact our HR Officer by e‑mail to: [e-mail].