We'd love to hear from you if you’re: Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the benefits of volunteering Someone who loves working with volunteers, and who understands the legal differences between staff and volunteers Good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people from all backgrounds, and you understand why great customer service matters Flexible and collaborative, a team player who’s happy to lead on and work with other people’s agendas towards a shared goal Well-organised, with good attention to detail Experienced in volunteering principles and practice Comfortable with IT skills (Microsoft Office), and managing budgets Volunteering & Community OfficerReporting to the Senior Volunteering & Community Officer, you'll join the Volunteering and Community team to support volunteering at the National Trust Bath properties, which include Dyrham Park, Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath Skyline, Bath Assembly Rooms and Bathampton Meadows. You'll be based in an office at Dyrham Park for 2-3 days per week, with 1-2 days each month at the Prior Park office and the option to occasionally work from home as well. Although there will be certain events and meetings you’ll need to attend throughout the year, there can be a certain amount of flexibility in your working hours in this role, which can be discussed at interview. With a growing number and variety of volunteer teams as well as recently acquired places and projects, it’s an exciting time to join us. The Volunteering and Community team work together to meet the needs of the Bath properties, and ensure positive, flexible, inclusive and safe experiences for everyone who volunteers with us.As our Volunteering and Community Officer, you'll be supporting with volunteer recruitment, management, communications and growing support. You'll help lead induction sessions for new volunteers, provide support for volunteer managers, improve volunteer processes, update and share guidance, and help to make volunteering more attractive and accessible to different audiences. You'll provide administrative support, including maintaining and updating our volunteer database and online volunteering resources, and help to manage effective volunteer communication. Working with the wider team, you'll help us to deliver a long-term plan for volunteer participation and engagement across the Bath properties. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)• Rental deposit loan scheme• Season ticket loan• EV car lease scheme • Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.• Flexible working whenever possible• Employee assistance programme• Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 06 April 2025 To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiriesnationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustmentsnationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 162114IRC162114BathFixed Term p/t (22.5 hrs pw to 08/03/26)Ends: Apr 6th 8607.4 km from El SalvadorBeing a Volunteering and Community Officer is all about connecting with people. It’s about helping everyone to get involved and feel welcome at National Trust places. Working with volunteers and local communities, you’ll be making a vital contribution to the Trust’s cause of protecting and caring for places so that people and nature can thrive – now and into the future.You may involve managing volunteers. And you should be willing and able to work some weekends and evenings.If you have a strong understanding of volunteer processes and practices and enjoy working with people, this will be a great role for you.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Senior Volunteering and Community Officer, Sophie Woodward at Sophie.woodwardnationaltrust.org.uk. Interviews for this role will take place on Monday 14th April. Dyrham Park, Dyrham, Bath, SN14 8ERCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK13.74 per hour