Volunteering & Community Manager

Job Description

Summary We are looking for a Volunteering & Community Manager to join our team at Dunham Massey. This key leadership role is at the heart of growth and development for our Children & Young People offer and ambitions to be more inclusive and diverse. Youll managecommunity engagement and partnerships, working with the rest of the Property Leadership Team and their departments. Dunham Massey is beginning a programme of projects and working on a people workstream and with the Project Manager will be an essential partof the role.If you have any questions about this role please contact: .uk What its like to work here Dunham Massey is a 3,000-acre estate situated approximately 10 miles south of central Manchester and three miles south of Altrincham. Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford, gave it to the National Trust in 1976 and today it attracts over 500,000 visitors a year.This elegant Georgian mansion, set within a magnificent 300 acre deer park and including one of Britains finest winter gardens, is a very popular visitor attraction with over 100 staff. The busy team has a strong commercial focus and a fast-paced environment.Within the park walls there is also a shop, caf, restaurant and ice cream parlour. On the wider estate, there are 20 farms, 100 cottages, a golf course and an award winning housing development. The house, garden and parkland hide many layers of history andhave many stories to tell. Click here for more information about this location What youll be doing Reporting to the General Manager youll work in partnership with the property leadership team to strategically plan, implement, and evolve volunteering and our work with communities. Coaching colleagues to increase their confidence and capability and creatinga positive, flexible and inclusive environment for volunteers, communities and partners.Youll support the General Manager to develop an inclusive culture and embed the Everyone Welcome priorities.Were a busy property and all staff members work on a rota basis including regular weekends and bank holidays. Who were looking for We would love to hear from people with the following skills/experience:

• Understanding of good practice in volunteering, volunteer management, community engagement, participation, and partnership working.
• Understanding of innovation in volunteering and different approaches to participation.
• Practical and successful experience in developing and implementing innovative approaches to volunteering.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislative requirements relating to the roleincluding the legal distinctiveness of volunteering.
• Able to build effective and collaborative relationships with property leadership peers and their teams, and partners.

The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most locations

• Independent financial advice

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