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Volunteering Coordinator Jobs in Shrewsbury, England, UK at SHROPSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Volunteering Coordinator
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£28,725 FTE or £17235 Pro rata + 7% pension contribution
Shrewsbury, Shropshire – flexible, hybrid working
21 hours a week
Permanent
Closing date: 9am on 3rd April 2025
Interview dates: 10th April 2025
We’re looking for a Volunteering Coordinator to
join our team
!
We’re looking for someone to ensure we have skilled and motivated volunteers supporting all areas of the Trust’s work. You’ll support a thriving network of local branches and community groups all aiming to tackle the biodiversity and climate crises and well as inspiring action for nature.
While delivering this role, the postholder will need to work with due regard to Health and Safety, the UK General Data Protection Regulations, the Fundraising Code of Practice, Safeguarding and other policies and procedures.
We’re looking for those who:
* Have a passion for nature and volunteering
* Have worked with communities or networks to empower action
* Have volunteer management experience
* Understand the motivations of volunteers as well as the health and safety needs of working with volunteers
* Have a track record of managing people
* Are top class administrators
* Are people persons: able to communicate clearly, forge excellent working relationships with a wide range of people and have difficult conversations where needed
* Are computer literate with MS Office and database experience
* Hold a full UK driving licence.
The Trust is committed to building an equal,
diverse and inclusive
workforce. We encourage applications from a
diverse
range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Why work for us – benefits we offer:
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
* Salary sacrifice benefits
* Life assurance
* Generous pension – company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
* Enhanced Sick Pay
*
Flexible working
policy
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff discounts
* Employee away days
* Coaching
* Support with
training and development
to assist
career progression
*
Inclusive
& supportive work atmosphere
Safeguarding:
Shropshire Wildlife Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults  applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo reference checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the appropriate level
No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.
About us:
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire’s wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with
advocacy
and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members.
SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues
Title: Volunteering Coordinator
Company: SHROPSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Location: Shrewsbury, England, UK
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact
