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Join The Ramblers, Britain’s walking charity, as a Volunteer Development Manager and contribute to enhancing the volunteer experience while achieving strategic goals.
Overview
Salary
£47845 - £54369
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly?
Expires
Expires at anytime
The Ramblers is Britain’s walking charity dedicated to ensuring that everyone can enjoy the simple pleasures of walking. We are committed to protecting the places people love to wander and fostering a community that values inclusivity, inspiration, empowerment, and responsibility. Our team of about 100 staff members, along with over 25,000 volunteers, work tirelessly to support our mission from our offices in London, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.
The role: As the Volunteer Development Manager, you will be instrumental in enhancing the volunteer experience and ensuring the effective delivery of our strategic goals. This position allows you to work either hybrid (split between home-working and office in London, Cardiff, or Edinburgh) or entirely home-based. You will lead initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain volunteers, ensuring their journey with us is fulfilling and impactful. Your efforts will focus on creating inclusive, engaging, and supportive environments for volunteers, aligning with our strategic vision to make volunteering a purposeful and rewarding experience.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of volunteer management, including the legal aspects and best practices related to recruitment and retention. You should have experience in developing strategies that enhance volunteer involvement and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to manage projects across multiple teams.
Benefits: The Ramblers offers a competitive salary range of £47,845 to £54,369 per annum, depending on experience. Additional benefits include free membership, flexible/hybrid working options, pension contributions, a season ticket loan, 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a Christmas office closure, a cycle scheme, and an employee assistance program.
To apply, please visit our website or contact our recruitment team at [email removed - click apply for more details] for any queries.
