Volunteer Officer: Lead Conservation in Richmond & Bushy

The Royal Parks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Medical insurance

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance

Learning & development

Cycle to work

Beautiful offices

Job summary

The Royal Parks in London is seeking a Volunteer Officer to lead and train conservation volunteers across Richmond and Bushy Park. You will organise regular sessions, develop flexible volunteering opportunities and ensure high standards of safety and inclusivity in all activities.

You will mentor the Volunteer Assistant and champion volunteering best practice while coordinating with park teams to deliver habitat management projects and educational outreach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with, managing and training volunteers, especially conservation volunteers.
• In-depth knowledge of safe use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Awareness of equality, diversity, health & safety and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate volunteer groups for habitat management tasks across Richmond and Bushy Park.
• Develop flexible volunteering opportunities and manage Volunteer Assistant role.
• Champion volunteering best practices and inclusivity across the organisation.
• Record data and ensure safeguarding guidelines are followed by volunteers.

Skills

Volunteer management

Training volunteers

Conservation knowledge

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

First Aid (Desirable)

Job description

The Royal Parks in London is seeking a Volunteer Officer to lead and train conservation volunteers across Richmond and Bushy Park. You will organise regular sessions, develop flexible volunteering opportunities and ensure high standards of safety and inclusivity in all activities.

You will mentor the Volunteer Assistant and champion volunteering best practice while coordinating with park teams to deliver habitat management projects and educational outreach.