Bristol, Bristol City (Hybrid)
£32,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

We are recruiting for a passionate and organised manager responsible for recruiting, supporting, training and engaging volunteers, ensuring they have a positive experience while contributing effectively to Bristol Dockyards goals and community impact.

Our volunteers are at the heart of the visitor experience at Bristol Dockyards, helping bring Brunel’s remarkable ship and stories to life. The Trust creates rewarding opportunities for volunteers to learn, connect and make a difference, while ensuring they feel supported and have the necessary knowledge and skills to play a vital role in delivering our mission and values.

As Volunteer Manager at Bristol Dockyards - Home of SS Great Britain - you will lead and grow our volunteer team of more than 140 volunteers, inspiring and supporting them to make a lasting impact. You will drive inclusive recruitment, deliver outstanding volunteer experiences, develop training and engagement opportunities, manage key volunteer systems and processes and work with colleagues to create meaningful volunteering roles.

As a champion for volunteering, you will build strong relationships, measure impact, promote best practice and help shape the future of volunteering across Bristol Dockyards.

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Bristol Dockyards - Home of SS Great Britain View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100

The Dockyards are at the heart of the city’s harbourside. Run by the SS Great Britain Trust, we bring the spirit of Bristol and Brunel to life.

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Posted on: 14 September 2026
Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Volunteering Management

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