Volunteering and Community Engagement Manager

ACFA - The Advice Network; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A community charity organization based in Bristol is seeking a Volunteering Manager to lead and develop its volunteering and community participation program. The ideal candidate will manage recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers, and implement relevant policies. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a salary range of £33,380 to £36,730 and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working

5% workplace pension

Enhanced annual leave options

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer management and community participation programs.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of the volunteering program.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Manage recruitment, induction, training, and retention of volunteers.

Skills

Volunteer management

Community engagement

Policy development

Budget management

Training and support

Job description

Since the charity’s origins, Caring in Bristol has been powered by the input of hundreds of grass roots volunteers from around Bristol. People give their time and expertise to all our services in different ways, ranging from casual volunteering shifts to long term in-depth consultation about our work in their communities. This role will work across the organisation to build, strengthen, and sustain a strong team of volunteers and community participants to support our strategic priorities.

The postholder will be responsible for leading on all aspects of our volunteering and community participation programme, including developing and implementing policies and procedures, managing the assigned budget, as well as recruitment, induction, training, support, engagement and retention of volunteers.

Information

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week). Part-time (30 hours per week) may be considered.

Please note: This role includes an expectation to occasionally support our work outside standard working hours, including on location at our food clubs at least once every few weeks, and at least 3 days on a rota at Caring at Christmas between 24^th-30^thDecember inclusive of the Bank Holidays. This role also includes being on the on-call rota, approx. once every 6-8 weeks (more details available on request).

Starting salary range: £33,380 – £36,730 (pro rata) dependent on experience

Leave: 33 days per annum (pro-rata, inclusive of bank holidays), increasing annually after 3 years’ service to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years

Responsible to: Head of Homelessness Prevention Services

Location: Primarily our office in St Pauls, Bristol, with some work on site at our various projects, and the opportunity to work remotely 1 day per week.

Conditions: Enhanced Disclosure DBS required (we will organise this)

We offer: Flexible working; 5% workplace pension; monthly group reflective practice and individual clinical supervision; enhanced annual leave options; family-friendly policies

To Apply:Please click here to read the full job description and download an application form. Completed application forms can be returned to [e-mail] with the subject line: Your Name – Volunteering Manager.

Application Deadline:11.59pm Wednesday 3rd September 2025.