Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a well-known national organisation to recruit a Volunteer Programme Manager to lead their Volunteer Leader department. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and shape a team of over 300 volunteer tour leaders, while managing a small in-house team and playing a key role on the Senior Management Team.
Salary: Circa £55,000
Location: Hertfordshire (3 days office-based, 2 from home)
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead volunteer recruitment campaigns and onboarding processes
* Oversee volunteer training and ongoing development
* Manage a team of three staff and set departmental objectives
* Allocate leaders to tours, ensuring the right match of skills and availability
* Maintain strong volunteer engagement through effective communication and support
* Represent the department in crisis planning, operational meetings, and strategic forums
* Ensure all leader documentation, systems and resources are up to date and efficient
About You:
* Experienced in managing volunteers and/or volunteer programmes
* A confident people manager with great communication skills
* Strategic, well-organised and calm under pressure
* Ideally with a passion for walking, travel, or outdoor leadership
This is a key role in a values-driven organisation delivering enriching experiences across the UK. You’ll need a collaborative approach, a strong service mindset, and a genuine interest in people and community.
For more information please submit your CV to lizzy.clark@harrishill.co.uk.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.