Senior Volunteering & Community Officer

Job Location	Lamberhurst
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	15,397 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Contract , part-time

Job Description

Summary Were looking for aSenior Volunteering & Community Officer to join the team at insert property. If you have experience in volunteer management then wed like to hear from you. What its like to work here This country house, romantic garden and fairy-tale castle are set within a beautiful wooded estate. Scotney Castle is a big growth property in the region, with the team working to improve the visitor experience and facilities. Family-friendly activitiesat the site include a natural play trail, den building and summer adventures. Youll need your own transport to get here, however this is an exciting time to join the team within a fast-changing and innovative location.There are regular garden tours for visitors to get involved in and a beautiful walled garden selling local produce and plants. This is A Site of Special Scientific Interest with green-winged orchids and rare plants abound in the wild grass meadows. Click here for more information about this location What youll be doing Youlll be managing the development and delivery of this portfolios strategic plan for volunteering and communities alongside the property leadership team. Managing and embedding change whilst widening and deepening our relationships with existing and newaudiences.Youll also increase the confidence and capability of others whilst creating a collective, flexible and inclusive environment for existing & future volunteers, communities and partners. Who were looking for

Understanding and good practice of volunteer management.

Understanding of good practice in community engagement and involvement, as well as broader participation and partnership working.

Practical and successful experience of developing and implementing new products and approaches to volunteers.

Good organisational and planning skills.

Ability to coach and support those managing, supervising and working alongside volunteers and community partners.

Good communication skills.

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.

Flexible working whenever possible

Free parking at most locations

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

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Click here to find out moreabout the benefits we offer to support you.

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