Volunteer Position: Head of Volunteering

Volunteer Position: Head of Volunteering

Location: REMOTE or LONDON

Type: Volunteer (Leadership/Management)

Category: Human Resources, Community Management, Leadership, & Operations

The Opportunity

The Principality of Lys is a community built by the dedication of its people. We are seeking an inspiring, highly organised, and people-focused leader to serve as our Head of Volunteering.

In this pivotal role, you will be the bridge between our vision and the passionate individuals who donate their time, expertise, and heart to our mission. You will be responsible for building our volunteer infrastructure, ensuring every contributor feels valued, and fostering a culture of beauty, culture, honour, and community within our global volunteer force.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Volunteer Strategy: Designing and implementing systems for the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of our global volunteer community.

• Community Stewardship: Acting as the primary point of contact for volunteers across all committees, ensuring they feel supported, recognized, and aligned with the Principality’s mission.

• Operations Management: Managing the database of volunteers, matching talent to projects, and maintaining clear communication channels to ensure our organizational goals are met.

• Cultural Advocacy: Ensuring that the Principality’s values are reflected in how we treat our volunteers, fostering an environment of inclusivity, excellence, and shared purpose.

• Team Leadership: Mentoring committee leads and coordinating cross-departmental efforts to keep our diverse team engaged and productive.

Who You Are

• You have a background in HR, community management, non-profit leadership, or organisational development.

• You are an exceptional communicator with a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire others.

• You are highly organised, process-driven, and adept at managing complex databases or volunteer management software.

• You are a "builder" by nature—someone who loves the process of turning a group of individuals into a cohesive, motivated, and mission-driven community.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Influence the Core: As Head of Volunteering, your impact is immediate; you are the architect of our human capital.

• High-Impact Leadership: Play a critical role in the growth and morale of a nation-building project.

• Network of Excellence: You will be at the center of the organization, working directly with the Prince’s Office and every major committee head to shape the heartbeat of the Principality.

How to Apply

If you are ready to lead and nurture the people who will build the Principality of Lys, please submit your professional CV and a brief statement on your leadership philosophy—and how you would build a thriving volunteer culture—via CharityJob website.

Please note: This is a volunteer role of high trust and responsibility. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a formal interview to discuss their vision for the volunteer programme.