Volunteering Coordinator

Totaljobs Group Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a Volunteering Coordinator to inspire and manage a network of volunteers dedicated to tackling biodiversity and climate crises. In this rewarding role, you will engage with local communities, ensuring that volunteers are well-supported and motivated. You'll play a crucial part in fostering relationships, managing people, and promoting a healthy and safe volunteering environment. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a variety of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and a supportive workplace culture. Join a team committed to making a difference in nature conservation!

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Salary sacrifice benefits

Life assurance

Generous pension (7% company contribution)

Enhanced Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee away days

Coaching

Support with training and development

Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

Qualifications

• Strong passion for nature and experience in volunteering.
• Proven track record in managing people and engaging communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteers to support the Trust’s biodiversity efforts.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and data protection regulations.

Skills

Passion for nature and volunteering

Community engagement

Understanding volunteer motivations

People management

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Full UK driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

This job application is restricted to applicants in the UK only.

• Agriculture Fishing, Forestry and Conservation

21 hours a week

Permanent

Closing date: 9am on 3rd April 2025

Interview dates: 10th April 2025

We’re looking for a Volunteering Coordinator to join our team!

We're looking for someone to ensure we have skilled and motivated volunteers supporting all areas of the Trust’s work. You'll support a thriving network of local branches and community groups all aiming to tackle the biodiversity and climate crises as well as inspiring action for nature.

While delivering this role, the postholder will need to work with due regard to Health and Safety, the UK General Data Protection Regulations, the Fundraising Code of Practice, Safeguarding and other policies and procedures.

We’re looking for those who:

1. Have a passion for nature and volunteering
2. Have worked with communities or networks to empower action
3. Understand the motivations of volunteers as well as the health and safety needs of working with volunteers
4. Have a track record of managing people
5. Are top class administrators
6. Are people persons: able to communicate clearly, forge excellent working relationships with a wide range of people and have difficult conversations where needed
7. Are computer literate with MS Office and database experience
8. Hold a full UK driving licence.

The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Why work for us - benefits we offer:

1. 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
2. Salary sacrifice benefits
3. Life assurance
4. Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
5. Enhanced Sick Pay
6. Employee Assistance Programme
7. Employee away days
8. Coaching
9. Support with training and development to assist career progression
10. Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

Safeguarding:

Shropshire Wildlife Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo reference checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the appropriate level.

No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.

INDMED

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) works across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) to confront the ‘triple emergency’ of climate crisis, ecological crisis, and people’s inequitable connection with nature. We combine advocacy and campaigning with projects to restore nature and to engage people. We manage 41 nature reserves, and we have 46 staff, 500 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT) to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.