Volunteer Engagement Manager Bristol | Full-Time, Permanent | £32,000 – £35,000 per annum We are partnering with a well-established, values-led hospice charity to appoint a Volunteer Engagement Manager to lead a community-based service supporting people in their own homes. This is a high-impact, people-facing role, focused on reducing isolation, strengthening independence, and providing practical and emotional support to patients through a network of trained volunteers. You will take ownership of a growing community project, ensuring it delivers meaningful outcomes for patients, carers and volunteers while operating to high standards of safeguarding, governance and compassion. What You’ll Be Doing Service & Project Leadership Lead and develop a safe, effective and sustainable community support service Track progress, outcomes and KPIs, using insight to continuously improve delivery Ensure the service is aligned to strong organisational values and best practice Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement Recruit, train and support a diverse network of community volunteers Build a motivated, well-supported volunteer community Provide clear guidance, supervision and ongoing development Patient & Carer Support Assess individual needs and match patients with appropriate volunteer support Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers Ensure dignity, respect and independence remain central to all activity Partnership & Community Engagement Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals, referral partners and local organisations Act as an ambassador for the service, raising awareness and strengthening referral pathways Safeguarding & Compliance Ensure robust safeguarding, risk management and data protection practices Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal policies About You This role will suit someone with experience in community, hospice, health, social care or voluntary sector services, who combines compassion with structure and leadership. You are likely to bring: Experience delivering or overseeing community-based projects or services Experience coordinating or managing volunteers Strong relationship-building and communication skills Confidence leading, coaching and supporting others Knowledge of safeguarding practices and risk management A values-led approach and genuine motivation to make a difference Travel Requirements Due to the nature of the role and organisation, the successful candidate will need to be able to travel on a regular basis across Bristol and the surrounding areas. About Tide Tide Partnership is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this vacancy. Tide Partnership Ltd is registered in England & Wales (12788363) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please refer to our for details on how we process your data. Community Engagement Manager, Volunteer Manager, Hospice Services, Charity Project Manager, Community Support, Social Care, Patient Support, Volunteer Coordination, Safeguarding, Bristol