Volunteer Coordinator – Kempton Steam Museum
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Hours: 2 days per week, 16 hours
Terms: Fixed-term, 2 years
Location: Kempton Great Engines Trust, Feltham, TW13 6XH
Kempton Steam Museum, operated by Kempton Great Engines Trust, is home to the world’s largest operational triple-expansion steam engine, which supplied water to much of London until 1980. Our project, Kempton: Clean Water for Life – reaching a wider audience, is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we aim to transform Kempton Steam Museum’s engagement with visitors and the local community, while enhancing support for volunteers and care of collections.
The part-time Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting, training, and coordinating the volunteers who support the museum’s operations, engineering activities and visitor experience. They will develop documentation including a volunteer agreement, handbook and role profiles and ensure that volunteers are effectively integrated into the museum’s activities and that their contributions are recognised and valued. A full role profile is available at the link below.
As part of this project we are also recruiting a Museum Operations & Project Manager (two days per week) and a Curatorial Assistant (one day per week). The Volunteer Coordinator will report to the Museum Operations & Project Manager.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a passionate volunteer-led organisation and help shape the future of a remarkable industrial heritage site.
Please send your CV and a covering statement (max. 500 words) outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to Valerie Mills at companysecretary@kemptonsteam.org by 12noon on 6 October 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 9 October with interviews in person at Kempton Steam Museum on 15 or 16 October.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Valerie Mills at the email above.
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