Senior Volunteering & Community Officer

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We’re looking for a Senior Volunteering & Community Officer to join the team at The White Cliffs. If you have experience in volunteer management then we’d like to hear from you.

What it’s like to work here

An ever popular location, the White Cliffs of Dover attract thousands of visitors each year. Looking out over the English Channel, the views are stunning and on a good day, the French coast can be visible. The location is full of unusual plants and insects too, as well as showcasing the historic significance of the area, so has something for everyone. In joining our friendly team, you’ll be helping us provide a great visit for everyone.

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What you’ll be doing

You’ll be managing the development and delivery of this portfolio’s strategic plan for volunteering and communities alongside the property leadership team. Managing and embedding change whilst widening and deepening our relationships with existing and new audiences.

You’ll also increase the confidence and capability of others whilst creating a collective, flexible and inclusive environment for existing & future volunteers, communities and partners.

You’ll regularly act as a duty manager and driving is an essential part of this role.

Who we’re looking for

• Understanding and good practice of volunteer management.
• Understanding of good practice in community engagement and involvement, as well as broader participation and partnership working.
• Practical and successful experience of developing and implementing new products and approaches to volunteers.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to coach and support those managing, supervising and working alongside volunteers and community partners.
• Strong communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

The package

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)
• Tax free childcare scheme
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations
• Independent financial advice

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