Senior Volunteer officer

Responsible for: This role is responsible for developing opportunities for community volunteering, creating sandwich placement, internship and work experience opportunities at Crystal Palace Park.

Line Managed By: Senior Community Programmes Manager

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, increases by a day each year completed, up to 30 days. Employer Pension Contribution 5%. Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible working by agreement within the role requirements

About the role

The Senior Volunteer officer will work to involve the local community in enhancing and taking care of the park and will support all areas of the Trust’s work, including visitor experience, gardening and supporting the delivery of the Trust’s growing public programme of seasonal, community-focused activities and events. You will work as part of the project team that includes a new Senior Community Engagement Officer. The postholder will also create opportunities for paid sandwich placements, internships and work placements.

The role is offered on a two year fixed term contract with Crystal Palace Park Trust. Any extension after 31 December 2026 is subject to funding. 

This role is funded by the Lottery Fund as part of the partnership project between Crystal Palace Park Trust and London Borough of Bromley. 

How to apply

For more information on how to apply, please download the application pack here. Please submit the required documents to jobs @ crystalpalaceparktrust .org with the subject: ‘Role: Senior Volunteer Officer’.

Applications must be received by Monday 28 October 2024

First-round interviews will be held on 13 and 14 November 2024. All applicants must submit an Equal Opportunities Form