Volunteer Engagement Lead – Events & Education

South West Community Chaplaincy; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 27 days

Private Healthcare

Sick Pay

Eye Care

Employee Assistance

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Discounts (high street)

RLSS UK Membership

Coffee machine & HQ coffee

On-site parking

Company events

Job summary

RLSS UK is seeking a Volunteering Executive based at Worcester Head Office to recruit, nurture, and coordinate volunteers across the UK and Ireland. You will promote volunteering opportunities, support lifeguarding at external events, and help deliver our Water Smart Schools programme and education strategy.

You’ll work with the Volunteer and Events, Education, and Membership teams; maintain accurate volunteer records, recognise contributions, and build strong partnerships with event organisers

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with volunteers.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Team player who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and reliable record-keeping.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• To recruit, retain, and recognise RLSS UK volunteers.
• Maintain robust records of RLSS UK volunteers and their roles.
• Coordinate volunteering opportunities across RLSS UK with directorates.
• Manage hours/recognition with Events Executive and Honours system.
• Coordinate Education Volunteers to deliver RLSS UK activity nationwide.
• Assemble and coordinate volunteer lifeguard teams for events.
• Support volunteers and members with the member database access.
• Maintain accurate reports to show impact aligned with Society goals.
• Manage partnerships with external event organisers for safe, enjoyable roles.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Volunteer management

Event coordination

Volunteer CRM

Stakeholder liaison

GDPR compliance

EDI awareness

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RLSS UK is seeking a Volunteering Executive based at Worcester Head Office to recruit, nurture, and coordinate volunteers across the UK and Ireland. You will promote volunteering opportunities, support lifeguarding at external events, and help deliver our Water Smart Schools programme and education strategy.

You’ll work with the Volunteer and Events, Education, and Membership teams; maintain accurate volunteer records, recognise contributions, and build strong partnerships with event organisers