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Job Title: Volunteer Development Manager
Team: People and Culture
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh) or home-based contract.
Status: Permanent
*The salary on appointment will be set between £47,845 to a maximum of £54,369 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. If you are internal and on the same grade then the salary will be as reflected in our pay policy. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
Context and purpose of role
Volunteers are vital to the success of the Ramblers and the delivery of our strategic goals. That’s why we’ve launched a bold new initiative to enhance volunteer experience. We’re creating a journey that is inclusive, engaging, and genuinely impactful. Our aim is for The Ramblers to be a place where every volunteer feels welcomed, valued, and supported every step of the way.
We believe volunteering should be more than giving time. It should be about finding purpose, building connections, and being part of something meaningful. We are committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds and walks of life feel inspired to join us, confident in contributing, and motivated to stay and grow.
As volunteering lead, the postholder will play a pivotal part in bringing that vision to life.
You will work closely with key stakeholders to enhance the volunteer experience at every stage of the volunteer lifecycle—from attraction and recruitment through to development and recognition.
You’ll design and deliver innovative approaches to enhance the experience of our current volunteers, along with planning and implementing new approaches to attracting volunteers for the future.
This role provides the opportunity to create something lasting: a volunteer experience where people don’t just give their time —they feel a genuine sense of belonging, while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
The role will report directly to the Head of People Experience.
Key responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment and Onboarding
· Develop and implement strategies to attract and recruit a diverse pool of volunteers.
· Design and deliver comprehensive orientation programs to introduce new volunteers to the organisation and their responsibilities.
Training and Development
· Create and facilitate ongoing training programs to enhance volunteer skills and knowledge.
· Provide resources and support to ensure volunteers are equipped to perform their roles effectively.
· Organise workshops, seminars, and training sessions to foster continuous learning.
Volunteer Management and Coordination
· Ensure accurate records of volunteer hours, roles, and performance are maintained.
· Create a safe and supportive environment, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices around safeguarding.
· Develop and implement policies and procedures for volunteer management.
Volunteer Retention and Engagement
· Design and execute recognition programs to acknowledge and celebrate volunteer contributions.
· Organise events and activities to keep volunteers engaged and motivated.
· Regularly communicate with volunteers to provide updates, gather feedback, and address concerns.
Program Evaluation and Improvement
· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the volunteer program.
· Conduct surveys and assessments to gather feedback from volunteers and identify areas for improvement.
· Implement changes and enhancements based on feedback and best practices.
Collaboration and Partnership Building
· Work closely with teams to identify volunteer needs and opportunities.
· Build and maintain relationships with external partners and community organisations to expand volunteer resources.
Technology and Data Management
· Utilise technology track and manage volunteer information.
· Maintain up-to-date records and generate reports on volunteer activities and program outcomes.
· Leverage communication tools and platforms to effectively engage with volunteers.
Other
· Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post
· Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships
The person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge
This section specifies the theoretical understanding or specific expertise needed for the role:
· Knowledge of the value volunteers add, and the impact they bring to organisations.
· Expert and up-to-date knowledge of the law relating to volunteering and volunteering best practice principles, and procedures, particularly around recruitment and retention.
· Demonstrable knowledge and experience of implementing best practice solutions to drive a volunteering involving ethos and culture.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practices.
Skills
This section details the specific abilities and competencies required to perform the job effectively:
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and use insights to drive decision-making
Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
Project Management Skills: Ability to plan and co-ordinate activity across multiple teams to deliver project goals
Experience
This section specifies the practical, hands-on experience required for the role:
Experience of ensuring Volunteer and Volunteer Role Manager journeys are accessible and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion.
Personal Attributes
· Active Listener: Listens attentively to others and values their input
· Collaborative: Values and leverages diverse perspectives and skills within the team
· Adaptable: Able to adjust to new situations and challenges with ease
· Problem Solver: Proactively identifies issues and works towards effective solutions
· Analytical Thinker: Analyses information thoroughly and makes sound decisions.
· Detail-Oriented: Pays attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in work
· Mentoring: Willing to mentor and support the development of team members
· Innovative: Embraces new ideas and technologies to improve processes
· Ethical: Upholds ethical standards and integrity in all actions
· Visionary: Looks outwards to anticipate trends and identify opportunities to enhance volunteer experience
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £41,900 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: 26 April 2026 at 11pm
Interview date: w/c 4 May 2026
About CARE
CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world’s most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty and inequality until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it’s needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 100 countries and last year alone reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects.
Why work for CARE International UK?
It is an exciting time to join CARE, as we roll out our new Voluntary Income Fundraising Strategy. With extra investment over the coming years due to our recent successes, the Individual Giving team will be diversifying our fundraising activity to recruit and retain new supporters, especially regular givers, to help achieve CARE’s mission. Working within a passionate team of fundraisers, the Senior Individual Giving Executive will be vital to retaining, converting and upgrading regular givers, as well as generating income through vital cash appeals.
About you
We are looking for a passionate fundraiser with keen interest in the charity sector, particularly in humanitarian work. The ideal candidate will have a range of cross-channel experience, ideally in the charity sector and in an Individual Giving team, with a particular focus on retention and engagement activity. We are looking for someone with the passion to drive and improve our retention and engagement campaigns, to critically review campaigns and implement improvements, and to put their own stamp on the role.
About the role
The Senior Individual Giving Executive will play a key part in the delivery of the Individual Giving programme, producing sector-leading comms and campaigns to recruit and retain supporters. You will work closely with the rest of the IG team and the Fundraising and Communications Department to deliver high-quality, data-led campaigns across a range of marketing channels. The role will include campaign delivery, budgeting, strategy and planning, managing relationships with key suppliers and driving continuous campaign improvement.
This role will focus predominantly on retention and engagement activity, with a particular focus on mailings, emails and telemarketing, amongst other channels, though there is flexibility for this to change in the future.
Right to Work in the UK
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of appointment. Proof of right to work will be required as part of the recruitment process. For more information, please visit the UK Government's guidance on right to work.
Where you do not have current right to work in the UK, then this will be discussed with you as part of the recruitment process. Please note that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship and further information (should you require sponsorship to work in the UK) on eligibility can be found here.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
· Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here). In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
· Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR Team.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from people of underrepresented backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Quality & Service Improvement Officer to join our Quality and Service Improvement Team. You’ll be a key driver of Samaritans’ aim to improve the consistency and quality of our services, ensuring excellent service delivery to all our callers in their time of need.
We are a fun, friendly and supportive team whose focus is on delivering excellence to our callers and volunteers. The team sits within the operations directorate and is split into Safeguarding and Caller Support and Quality and Service Improvement. Between us and the senior volunteers that work alongside us we support 201 branches, over 20,000 amazing volunteers across the UK and Ireland whilst ensuring we provide a safe and effective service to our callers.
Contract
What You’ll Do
You will be providing expert advice, guidance and support to specialist and senior volunteers and staff, in the management and application of a range of Samaritans quality assurance policies and procedures.
You will also be supporting caller feedback processes as well as new project developments.
What You’ll Bring
Criminal record check (DBS)
We take safeguarding seriously at Samaritans and follow safe recruitment practices. As this role has direct contact with children and adults at risk, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check with Adults and Children’s Barred Lists.
At offer stage, as part of the conditional job offer, we will require the candidate to disclose in full, spent and unspent convictions by completing a declaration form. The declaration form will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.
Full Job Description and Person Specification below.
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV.
Applications close: 29th April
Video Interviews will be held between 5th and 12th May
At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.
We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through.
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BVSC is looking for a Health & Wellbeing Volunteer Lead to drive the growth and impact of our volunteerled programmes — Bexley Buddies and Digital Champions.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working collaboratively across sectors, developing highquality volunteer programmes, and strengthening relationships with GP surgeries, NHS partners, charities and community organisations. You will play a key role in delivering better outcomes for residents by ensuring volunteers are supported, trained, and empowered to make a meaningful difference across the borough.
You will lead programme delivery, champion best practice in volunteering, support two staff members, and maintain strong relationships with partners and commissioners. With over 80 volunteers involved, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to boroughwide health and wellbeing priorities while shaping and expanding volunteerled community support.
Key Areas of Work:
Programme Leadership & Delivery: Lead the expansion and quality assurance of volunteerled health and wellbeing programmes across GP surgeries and community settings.
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with NHS, VCS and community partners, representing BVSC at borough‑wide health and wellbeing forums.
Volunteer Leadership & Workforce Development: Support, coach and manage staff and volunteers to ensure an inclusive, rewarding and high‑quality volunteer experience.
Continuous Improvement & Insight: Use feedback, monitoring and evaluation frameworks to strengthen programme effectiveness and drive ongoing improvement.
We’re looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in community health or wellbeing programmes, partnership working and volunteer management. You will bring excellent communication, problem‑solving and strategic planning skills, along with the ability to support teams and build effective relationships across NHS, voluntary sector and community partners.
If you are proactive, organised and passionate about improving outcomes for local residents, we’d love to hear from you.
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
Are you passionate about looking beyond the here and now to drive progressive change?
British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for a talented Change Specialist to join our vibrant Talent and Organisational Development team on a fixed term contract.
This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change, working on a truly transformational programme, Enterprise Foundations, at BHF to maximise engagement and adoption, and embed sustainable change that will support us to achieve our mission.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the analysis, design and delivery of change management and adoption strategies for the Enterprise Foundations programme, and will analyse, create and implement change management plans that are tailored to the needs of the programme, enabling the successful transition of those impacted to new ways of working and technology.
About you
An experienced change management professional, you'll have a strong understanding of the change methodology and techniques to support teams to effectively adopt change.
You’ll also have the following skills and experience:
Working arrangements
Please note this is a fixed term contract until December 2026.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Belonging at BHF
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Benefits and development
At BHF, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support our colleagues’ wellbeing and professional growth.
To find out more about our benefits you can download the Benefits document at the bottom of this page or check out our Benefits and Development pages.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
Interviews will be held via MS Teams on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th May, a presentation will form part of the interview process.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and inclusive. BHF use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.