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Join the UK's largest woodland conservation charity, the Woodland Trust, and take a frontline role in protecting our beautiful woodlands as a Volunteer Development Officer.
Overview
Salary
£33594
Location
Homebased - South East, UK
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity, working tirelessly to preserve and enhance the nation's woodlands. It's an exciting time to join, as the Trust works to tackle pressing environmental and climate issues and inspire the public to protect our forests.
Role Summary
- You will support the Trust-wide volunteering strategy and ensure compliance with policies.
- You will develop new volunteer opportunities and deliver various communication and face-to-face activities.
- You will act as a link between the National Volunteering Team and regional volunteer managers, oversee regional recruitment, and manage new volunteering opportunities.
- You will support effective communication and volunteer engagement and maintain accurate regional volunteer records.
Role Requirements
- Experience working with volunteers and volunteer managers, including recruitment, training, and management.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage volunteers through various methods.
- Experience in volunteering events and managing difficult situations.
- A diploma or higher in an environmental field or relevant volunteering training and a full valid driving license are required.
Application Process Details
- For fairness, we keep candidates' personal details hidden from hiring managers until after shortlisting.
- Ensure your Personal Statement reflects your skills and passion for the role.
- Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on June 6th and 9th, 2026.
- Apply early as the position may close if we receive a high volume of applications.
The Woodland Trust is the UK's largest woodland conservation charity, dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the nation's woodland areas. We aim to inspire and engage the public to protect our beautiful woodlands and trees, addressing critical environmental and climate issues.
The Role: As a Volunteer Development Officer (VDO) for the South East region, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Trust-wide volunteering strategy. This position involves ensuring compliance with policies, including record keeping, induction, and training. You will also develop new volunteer opportunities based on regional priorities and deliver various communication and face-to-face activities to ensure a safe and positive volunteering experience. Your responsibilities will include acting as a liaison between the National Volunteering Team and regional volunteer managers, overseeing regional recruitment, and developing and managing new volunteering opportunities. Additionally, you will deliver activities to support effective communication and engagement, undertake an annual program of volunteer visits, and lead on maintaining accurate regional volunteer records.
Job Requirements: Candidates should have hands-on experience working with volunteers and volunteer managers, including recruitment, training, and ongoing management. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage volunteers using various methods are essential. Experience in developing and delivering volunteering events and managing difficult situations is required. A diploma or higher in an environmental field or relevant volunteering training, as well as a full valid driving license, are necessary for this role.
Benefits: Joining our team means you'll be part of a significant effort to tackle environmental issues. We offer support and training opportunities, enhanced employer pension, life assurance, flexible and hybrid working options, generous annual leave, and more.
Applications Details: For fairness, we keep candidates' personal details hidden from hiring managers until after shortlisting. Ensure your Personal Statement reflects your skills and passion for the role. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on June 6th and 9th, 2026. Apply early to secure your chance as the position may close if we receive a high volume of applications.
