Head of Volunteering

HEAD OF VOLUNTEERING

Closing Date:  28 October 2025

Interview Date:  4 November 2025

Location:   Hybrid working with multi-site working                        
Hours:  37.5 hours per week

Salary:  £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
DBS Requirement:  Enhanced check

At Birmingham Hospice, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do—supporting patients and families through life’s most challenging moments. We’re looking for a collaborative and values driven leader to shape the future of volunteering across our organisation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, the Head of Volunteering will drive the development of our volunteer strategy, champion best practice, and work closely with teams to embed volunteering into every part of hospice life. You will drive recruitment, engagement, and recognition, ensuring our volunteers feel valued and empowered.

We are looking for someone who will:

·       Drive the development and delivery of our volunteering strategy

·       Champion best practice in recruitment, training, and retention of our volunteers

·       Collaborate with teams to embed volunteering into every service

·       Drive inclusive recruitment campaigns and community engagement

·       Build on our current recognition programmes and ensure the volunteer voice is heard

·       Evaluate impact and continuously improve the volunteer experience

·       Represent Birmingham Hospice locally and nationally as a leader in volunteering

You’ll be the trusted advisor for all things volunteering—supporting managers, influencing culture, and ensuring our volunteers feel valued, supported, and empowered.

What you will bring:   

Proven experience in volunteer management across complex, multi-site organisations. We welcome transferrable skills and experience from other sectors.

·       A passion for inclusion, community engagement, and continuous improvement

·       Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and change management skills

·       The ability to influence, innovate, and lead change.

Why Birmingham Hospice?

Be part of a values-driven, forward-thinking charity

·       Enjoy a generous benefit package

·       Make a real difference in people’s lives

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please visit the jobs portal on our website.

A UK driver’s licence, business insurance cover, and access to a car for work purposes is essential to this role.