Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:· Understanding of good community engagement and participatory practice. · Understanding of good practice in engaging and managing volunteers. · Delivers team priorities with excellent organisational and planning skills.· Experience of improving and innovating processes, systems and creating new opportunities for volunteer and community engagement.· The ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams.· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.Additional criteria for all other applicants: · A strong understanding of community engagement, participatory practice, and volunteer engagement, management and innovation · Experience in increasing community participation and developing inclusive opportunities. · Excellent communication and relationship-building skills including the ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams. · Confidence in using data and insight to guide decisions with experience of improving and innovating processes and systems. · Knowledge of relevant legislation including safeguarding, GDPR, and equality. · A proactive, empathetic, and inclusive approach. · Excellent organisational and planning skills to deliver team priorities. If you’re someone who thrives on connecting people with purpose, and you’re ready to help shape the future of participation at the National Trust, we’d love to hear from you.Community, Participation & Volunteering Co-ordinatorAt the National Trust, we care for special places for everyone, for ever. That means putting people at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, working across a Group of properties and communities. Whether you're co-creating volunteering experiences, developing partnerships, or helping colleagues grow in confidence, your work will be rooted in our values: welcoming everyone, thinking now and for ever, and making things happen. The role will be in the new North and South Cornwall Coasts Group, which covers much of the eastern half of Cornwall from just west of Newquay on the north coast and the Roseland peninsula on the south coast to the Devon border. A lot of our focus is on our coastal assets and the wider areas they form part of and the communities they serve. Our main Trust strategic focus will be restoring nature. There will be four geographically based ranger teams and the Old Post Office in Tintagel. There is significant work with third parties carrying out activities and delivering experiences on our land, which includes licensing. The role is advertised as being at Lanhydrock, near Bodmin, which is central to the new Group but there are other bases on the north and south coasts where the successful applicant could potentially be based. You’ll lead on community engagement and volunteering across your portfolio, putting people at the heart of our plans. You’ll build partnerships; create inclusive volunteering experiences; engage communities with our work (including elements of communications and programming); and support community-led activities that help us restore nature and heritage. You’ll coach colleagues, embed best practice, and ensure systems and data are well managed. You’ll work to remove barriers to access, making sure underrepresented voices are heard and involved. Using insight and relationships, you’ll help shape strategic decisions and test new approaches to participation—connecting people with places and creating lasting public benefit.The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)• Rental deposit loan scheme• Season ticket loan• EV car lease scheme • Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.• Flexible working whenever possible• Employee assistance programme• Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 18th January 2026To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 168715IRC168715BodminPermanent p/t (30 hrs pw)Ends: Jan 18th Important notice This vacancy is open to all National Trust employees. However, in line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.We’re looking for a Community, Participation & Volunteering Co-ordinator to help us build meaningful relationships, create inclusive opportunities, and inspire civic action across our portfolio. This is a chance to make a real difference, bringing people together to restore nature, celebrate heritage, and create lasting change.Salary: £22,506 pro rata (FTE £28,132.65 per annum) Contract: Permanent Hours/ working pattern: Part-time, 30 hours per week.The role is advertised as being at Lanhydrock, near Bodmin, which is central to the new Group but there are other bases on the north and south coasts where the successful applicant could potentially be based. Due to the nature of the role a full UK Driving Licence is required. Lanhydrock, Bodmin, PL30 4DECompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK14.43 per hour