Job Title: Volunteering Coordinator
Hours: 21 hours a week
Type: Permanent
Closing date: 9am on 3rd April 2025
Interview date: 10th April 2025
About the Role
We’re looking for a Volunteering Coordinator to join our team! The successful candidate will ensure we have skilled and motivated volunteers supporting all areas of the Trust’s work. You will support a thriving network of local branches and community groups, all aiming to tackle the biodiversity and climate crises and inspire action for nature.
While delivering this role, the postholder will need to work with due regard to Health and Safety, the UK General Data Protection Regulations, the Fundraising Code of Practice, Safeguarding, and other policies and procedures.
We’re Looking For Those Who
* Have a passion for nature and volunteering
* Have worked with communities or networks to empower action
* Have volunteer management experience
* Understand the motivations of volunteers as well as the health and safety needs of working with volunteers
* Have a track record of managing people
* Are top-class administrators
* Are people persons: able to communicate clearly, forge excellent working relationships with a wide range of people, and have difficult conversations where needed
* Are computer literate with MS Office and database experience
* Hold a full UK driving licence
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service-related holiday (pro-rated for part-time staff)
* Salary sacrifice benefits
* Life assurance
* Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
* Enhanced Sick Pay
* Flexible working policy
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff discounts
* Employee away days
* Coaching and training support for career progression
* An inclusive and supportive work environment
We expect high application volumes; do not delay in applying.
Safeguarding
Shropshire Wildlife Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. Applicants must be willing to undergo reference checks and Disclosure and Barring Service checks where applicable.
Additional Information
No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be accepted.
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) works across Shropshire to confront the climate emergency, ecological crisis, and social inequities. We manage 41 nature reserves, have 46 staff, 500 volunteers, and over 9,000 members. SWT is part of The Wildlife Trusts network, working collectively to address global issues.
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