Join our property team in Belfast as a Volunteering & Community Manager to support volunteer managers, improve the volunteer experience, and increase community engagement.
This is a fixed term contract until March 2025, with work required on weekends and Bank Holidays, including Duty Management responsibility and a requirement to work with vulnerable groups.
This role is part of a busy portfolio with 100 volunteers, where you will manage the development and delivery of the strategic plan for volunteering and communities, working in partnership with the property leadership team.
Key responsibilities include coaching colleagues, creating a positive environment for volunteers, increasing volunteer involvement, and leading for community involvement across the portfolio.
You will be an advocate for equal access to nature, beauty, and history and support the development of an inclusive culture, embedding our 'Everyone Welcome' value.
We seek candidates with experience in volunteering, community engagement, and innovative approaches, as well as strong knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and excellent organisational and planning skills.
We welcome and value difference, and our benefits include a substantial pension scheme, free entry to National Trust places, rental deposit loan scheme, and flexible working.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the development and delivery of the strategic plan for volunteering and communities.
* Coach colleagues to increase their confidence and capability.
* Create a positive, flexible, and inclusive environment for volunteers.
* Increase volunteer involvement across the portfolio.
* Lead for community involvement across the portfolio.
* Essential Skills and Experience:
* Understanding of good practice in volunteering and community engagement.
* Practical experience in developing and implementing innovative approaches to volunteering and community engagement.
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislative requirements.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills.
* Benefits:
* Substantial pension scheme.
* Free entry to National Trust places.
* Rental deposit loan scheme.
* Flexible working.