Volunteering Project Manager
Location: Office base in East Barnet, travel across borough of Barnet and London offices, as required
Salary: £33,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
Vacancy Type: Contract End March 2027, fixed term with view to extend
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Applicants interested in working 4 days per week will be considered)
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
Inspiring and supporting volunteering since 2015, this is the Borough's Volunteer Centre, delivered by the organisation. Their aim is to unite volunteers and organisations to strengthen the community they support and promote all aspects of volunteering.
In 2023, they co-produced the Volunteer Strategy with the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector, Council and current / prospective volunteers. The strategy shapes the work programme of Volunteering, with current priorities including:
Volunteering as a pathway to employment
Supporting more Sanctuary Seekers into Volunteering
Working with Barnet VCFSE to establish accessible and flexible volunteering opportunities
Promotion of the Council Employee Supported Volunteering work programme
Alongside the Strategy, they core daily activity focuses on inspiring current and prospective volunteers to identify and start new volunteering opportunities in the borough and working with VCFSE organisations to embed quality volunteer management practice into their operations.
To be successful, they are seeking a candidate with excellent knowledge and experience of volunteering best practice and an understanding of both national and local volunteer trends. The postholder should be an experienced project manager, project leader and training facilitator. You will be passionate about volunteering and be able to work at different locations across Barnet at least three days per week. You will have team leadership and line management responsibilities. Delivering an inclusive volunteering programme is important to them, so lived experience of disability would be advantageous.
Please contact them if you have:
Experienced project manager in community or volunteer contracts, including delivery planning, budget and MEL management
Ability to manage a fast-paced, changeable work plan and priorities, whilst supporting others to do the same
Excellent knowledge in volunteer management best practise and ability to develop and deliver training on associated topics
Knowledge and/or experience working with voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise or health sector. Experience working in Barnet is desirable
Excellent networking and liaison skills, including developing and maintaining a range of high level partnerships
Strong team management and leadership qualities
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.
Closing date for applications: Midday, Monday 2nd March 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 11th or Thursday 12th March. Interviews will be held in East Barnet or Waterloo.