Volunteer Engagement Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Volunteer Engagement Manager to enhance volunteer retention and engagement. This role involves developing impactful strategies, ensuring best practices in volunteer management, and collaborating with teams to drive continuous improvement. The position offers the chance to make a significant impact within a reputable organization dedicated to fostering volunteer involvement. If you're passionate about volunteer engagement and have a track record of successful strategy implementation, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Health cash plan

Free parking

Refreshments at the Rugby Office

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing impactful volunteer engagement strategies.
• High proficiency in risk management and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to ensure world-class engagement and retention of volunteers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement robust policies and practices.

Skills

Volunteer Engagement Strategies

Risk Management

Team Leadership

IT Literacy

Partnership Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Membership Databases

Job description

Engineering Internationally Recognised Membership Body

Location: London or Rugby, Warwickshire – Hybrid – 3 Days Office, 2 Days Home

Salary: £45,000 - £49,000 with benefits including 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, health cash plan, free parking and refreshments at the Rugby Office.

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Our client, a well-respected and reputable engineering internationally recognised membership body, is currently looking for a Volunteer Engagement Manager to work from their Rugby or London offices on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the Institution’s efforts to ensure world-class engagement and retention of volunteers at all stages in the volunteer cycle through the development of effective strategies and oversight of their implementation.
2. Ensure Institution-wide best practice for an excellent volunteer experience and effective use of volunteers through ongoing provision of expert advice and support.
3. Take a leading role in continuous improvement of volunteer engagement and retention activities and initiatives.
4. Collaborate with colleagues and Trustees to provide oversight for the implementation of robust policies and practices ensuring effective succession planning.
5. Ensure robust risk management strategies and practices are in place and embedded across all volunteer engagement activities.
6. Provide meaningful reporting on the impact of volunteer engagement.
7. Oversee continuous improvement of all volunteer training and development activity, ensuring alignment with ED&I ambitions.
8. Provide guidance on best practices in volunteer management and engagement across all areas of the Institution.
9. Maintain a clear understanding of volunteer needs through regular evaluation and appropriate benchmarking.

Person Specification:

1. Proven experience in the development and implementation of impactful volunteer engagement strategies.
2. Proven expertise in defining and driving strategies for engagement improvements.
3. Experience forming partnerships and networks with other organisations for mutual benefit.
4. High proficiency in risk management and mitigation.
5. Line management experience with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
6. Experience delivering and reporting against ambitious targets, KPIs, budgets, and deadlines.
7. High level of IT literacy including Microsoft Office applications, online conferences, web-meetings, and expertise in membership/customer databases.
8. Expertise in ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal obligations.
9. Experience in developing and adapting volunteer training and competence assessment activities.

To apply for the role of Volunteer Engagement Manager, please send your CV.

Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.