Volunteering Development Manager

Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Salary exchange pension

Learning & Development Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle & EV schemes

Job summary

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is seeking a Volunteering Development Manager to build and sustain a diverse, skilled volunteer network across our counties. You will collaborate with BBOWT teams and external partners to enhance the volunteering experience and contribute to nature’s recovery.

We value person-centred approaches, strong communication, coaching, and the ability to inspire volunteers and stakeholders alike.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with volunteers and delivering person-centred support.
• Strong communication, influencing and coaching abilities.
• Ability to engage diverse communities and stakeholders to support nature’s recovery.

Responsibilities

• Help build a skilled and connected diverse volunteer community across BBOWT’s counties.
• Work with BBOWT teams and external partners to improve the volunteering experience.
• Support volunteers to develop knowledge, skills and confidence.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching

Job description

Salary: £28,980 - £30,475

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2029 – with likelihood of extension

Hours: 35 hours (full time)

Based: Compass House (or nearest office), Hybrid working available, with travel across the three counties – Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.

What you’ll be doing:

Working across BBOWT teams and with external stakeholders, the Volunteering Development Manager will help build a skilled and connected diverse volunteer community all working together for nature’s recovery, whether at centres managed by BBOWT or within communities throughout our counties.

What we’re looking for:

With experience of working with volunteers, you will use your person-centred approach to ensure that volunteers are supported to develop knowledge, skills and confidence to have a better volunteering experience whilst playing their part for nature’s recovery. You will recognise the strengths of a diverse volunteering community and be able to effectively communicate, influence and coach, to authentically engage stakeholders.

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive:

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
• Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
• Learning & Development Programme for all
• Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
• Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 23rd November 2026.

First interview will take place on Thursday 3rd December online.

Second interview will take place on Thursday 10th December at our Maidenhead office: Hasker House, Cherry Garden Lane, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 3LJ.

Registered Charity No. 204330 www.bbowt.org.uk