We'd love to hear from you if you have:excellent understanding of good practice in community engagement and participatory practice, and experience of applying it in a range of contexts.ability to use data and insight to prioritise, make effective choices and decide when and how to engage different audiencesproven experience in thinking strategically, understanding broader internal and external contextual issueswell versed in building effective partnerships and managing various stakeholders through changestrong partnership working and stakeholder engagement experience ability to grow and diversify participationimpactful communication, influencing and team-working skillsApplications 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: proven experience in thinking strategically, understanding broader internal and external contextual issueswell versed in building effective partnerships and managing various stakeholders through changestrong partnership working and stakeholder engagement experience ability to grow and diversify participationimpactful communication, influencing and team-working skillsCommunity, Participation & Volunteering ManagerHughenden Manor is the home of Victorian Prime Minster and the secret located of World War II operation Hillside. It is an impressive red brick mansion surrounded by rolling parkland. West Wycombe is beautiful Mansion and designed landscape, still lived in by the Dashwood Family. The Central Chilterns is a collection of beautiful landscapes. Hughenden Manor where the Estate office is located is situated a short distance from High Wycombe and local transport links are excellent.Click here for more information about this locationYou'll be working in collaboration with team members, internal and external consultants and members of the local community, developing a plan for community participation and involvement. You'll be supporting and developing our current volunteer offer and you'll also be a key member of the property group leadership teamThe 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: 2 November 2025 To 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. 166562IRC166562High WycombePermanent p/t (30 hrs pw)Ends: Nov 2nd Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. We are looking for a Community, Participation and Volunteering Manager for the Hughenden, West Wycombe and Central Chilterns property group. This role will be working along side other team members to support and develop our volunteering offer. This role will work with the General Manager, Visitor Experience Manager to look outwards into our local community of High Wycombe to build relationships and broaden our community participation and engagement.This role is 4 days a week which can be flexible, but regular weekend and bank holiday working is required.Hughenden Manor, Hughenden Park, High Wycombe, HP14 4LACompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK24,773 pa