Overview
Reference Number: V560
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid – office, home, community-based)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 Full Time Equivalent (£24K pro rata)
DBS/PVG: Enhanced Level DBS
Job Family: Job Family 4
Line Manager: Delivery Leader: Scotland & Northeast England
Closing Date: 23rd October 2025
Interview Dates: TBC
Start Date: ASAP
Interview Dates (To be confirmed): To be confirmed
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
* We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
* We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
* We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
* We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
* We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Project Manager to join our team in Newcastle. The right candidate would be someone with excellent knowledge of “best practice” in Volunteer Management and with experience of establishing new and exciting volunteering programmes. This is a senior role within our Newcastle team so it is essential that the postholder is agile, can work flexibly, is an excellent communicator, and can build strong working relationships with a range of people.
In this role, you will:
* Lead and manage all aspects of the Good Neighbours project, meeting ambitious goals, ensuring all volunteers and beneficiaries achieve positive outcomes
* Lead and manage our partnerships on a day-to-day level with Search Newcastle and another local charity, to raise the profile of the project, ensuring successful delivery and ongoing development of the work
* Manage and lead our use of the volunteer management system, Volunteero, ensuring its effective use across our Newcastle work
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
* Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
* Unlimited (paid) Annual Leave allowance
* Employee Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Season Ticket Loan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced sick and family leave
* Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
Other Policies
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
Right to Work in the UK
Please note that while we hold a license to sponsor employees on a skilled worker visa, the number of applications we can make each year is very limited. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, therefore, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help. Whether you're a candidate looking for more information or with an HR query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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