Volunteer Administration Officer

Forestry England; Westonbirt; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization is seeking a Volunteer Administration Officer to manage and support volunteer activities at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. This role involves administrative duties and direct engagement with a network of passionate volunteers, ensuring a high-quality experience. Flexibility in hours is essential, with opportunities to work from home as agreed. Join us and make a positive impact in a renowned botanic garden.

Qualifications

• Supporting volunteer activities and providing high-quality experiences.
• Serving as the first point of contact for volunteers.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking administrative tasks for volunteer operations.
• Working with the Volunteer Coordinator and team supervisors.
• Ensuring smooth operation of volunteering activities.

Skills

Administrative Tasks

Communication

Volunteering Coordination

Job description

Full time
12 months fixed term (possible extension)

What you’ll do…

We’re looking for a Volunteer Administration Officer to support the smooth operation of our volunteering activities at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. As our Volunteer Administration Officer, you will undertake administrative tasks and serve as a friendly first point of contact for volunteers. Working with the Volunteer Coordinator, you will support team supervisors to deliver volunteer activities that meet business needs and provide a high-quality experience for volunteers.

Where you’ll work…

Westonbirt is one of Britain’s finest botanical tree collections, renowned for its extraordinary trees and historic landscape, which is listed on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens as Grade 1. Founded in the early 19th century by Robert Holford, a plant collector and visionary, the arboretum was transferred to the Forestry Commission in 1956 to conserve and continue its legacy.

The arboretum is a major visitor attraction in the Southwest, welcoming over 550,000 visitors annually and supported by over 35,000 members. Our mission is to connect people with trees to improve quality of life. This role will support the 300+ passionate volunteers involved in all aspects of our work.

Your primary workplace will be Westonbirt Arboretum, with occasional opportunities to work from home, as agreed with your line manager. The role is on a seven-day contract, requiring flexibility to support volunteer activities during weekends, public holidays, and evenings.

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