Senior Volunteering Development Manager: National Cycle Network Scotland
Scotland
£36, per annum (pro rata for part time)
Ref: 76REC
Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
Base: Hybrid, Edinburgh or Glasgow Hub
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a fantastic chance to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, working within the Volunteering team as our new Senior Volunteering Development Manager
As the Senior Volunteering Development Manager, you will be required to support guide and inspire Scotland's National Cycle Network (NCN) teams on implementing and embedding our Volunteering and Engagement Strategy.
Key Responsibilities of the role will include
1. Leading on implementing the Volunteering and Engagement strategy in Scotland. Identifying opportunities to support diverse engagement on the National Cycle Network in partnership with the Engagement department
2. Inspiring and leading colleagues to embed, integrate and celebrate volunteering on the National Cycle Network in Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland. Be a professional lead for volunteer services, providing expert advice and support for Scotland colleagues, and in coordination with UK-wide Volunteering Team.
3. Working closely with the Volunteering Principal Project Manager to identify, shape and implement volunteering initiatives relevant to Scotland, with potential scalability and roll out across the UK.
4. Supporting volunteer management administrative processes as required, for example by issuing tasks, maintaining accurate volunteer records, and administration of volunteer recruitment processes.
This role involves regular travel, with work taking place at different locations to support and deliver projects for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
ABOUT YOU
We ask that you have experience in the following areas:
5. Experience of strategy implementation
6. Demonstrable success in leading and delivering multiple projects
7. Experience of leading volunteering or community-based projects
8. A deep and comprehensive understanding of contemporary best practice in volunteering
9. Ability to demonstrate influential relationship building
10. Ability to demonstrate an inspirational, solutions-led approach to achieving change, with a commitment to creativity, innovation and the delivery of high-quality products.
11. Ability to inspire and create strong working relationships with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
WHAT WE OFFER
In return you will enjoy flexible hybrid working that’s shaped around what works best for you and your team, plus a supportive and rewarding environment where you can thrive.
Wellbeing
12. 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
13. Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
14. Staff volunteer days
15. 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
16. We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
17. Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
18. Bike, computer and season ticket loans
19. Discount benefits
20. London Weighting Allowance of £4, for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
21. Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
22. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
23. Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
24. Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 19 October .
25. Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during the week commencing 27 October
26. We encourage early applications as the role may close ahead of schedule if we receive strong interest.
To apply, please complete our online application form. More details of our vacancies can be found at
Our Values
We are always learning Championing equity Taking ownership Delivering Together