We are looking for a Community, Participation & Volunteering Co‑ordinator to join the team at Ormesby Hall on a 12 month fixed term contract. Ormesby Hall sits within 248 acres in the densely populated urban area of South Tees and will be the main office base. However, the role also covers Tees Valley and the North Yorkshire Moors and Coast, an area of over 6,000 acres comprising moorland, coast, and woodland. The role will support the wider team and wider communities to reduce barriers to end unequal access to Nature, Culture and Heritage.
Working Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract Type: This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months.
Working Pattern: This role will involve some weekend working.
What it's like to work here
You will be joining a team of six and working alongside other teams to understand how Culture, Nature and Audience Experience are part of a shared story. From our historic house and collections to our moorland and coastline, we need you to support the team and volunteers in co‑curating partnerships, programmes and experiences that reflect the diversity and richness of the communities we serve.
What you'll be doing
As Community, Participant and Volunteering Co‑ordinator, you will manage and support our volunteers here at Ormesby Hall, as well as facilitate community group activities and relationships.
You will support the team by recruiting and inducting new volunteers, as well as widening and diversifying opportunities for local communities to participate. Your role will feed into the work we do to ensure every child grows up with opportunities to explore nature and experience wonder. Our communities should feel welcome and heard, and our staff and volunteers should feel valued and supported.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
* an understanding of community engagement, participatory practice, and volunteer engagement, management, and innovation
* excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, including the ability to coach and support others and work collaboratively across teams
* a proactive, empathetic, and inclusive approach
* confidence in using data and insight to guide decisions, with experience of improving and innovating processes and systems
* self‑motivation and confidence working independently, with the ability to take initiative and manage your own workload effectively
* knowledge of relevant legislation, including safeguarding, GDPR, and equality
* excellent organisational and planning skills to deliver team priorities
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)
* Season ticket loan
* EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
* 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.
National Trust place
Ormesby Hall, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS7 9AS
Documents
Community, Participation & Volunteering Co‑ordinator - Career Level B.pdf
Requirements
Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK
Additional information
Closing Date: 10th May 2026
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 process 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.
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