Volunteer Manager

Volunteer Manager

Up to £37,000

Leatherhead, Surrey

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Volunteer Manager to lead the development and delivery of the Rainbow Trust Volunteer Programme, playing a pivotal role in raising the profile of Rainbow Trust by acting as an ambassador for the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of HR & Volunteering, the Volunteer Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Volunteer Programme including developing and leading the Volunteer Strategy in line with wider organizational goals, managing the volunteering budget, as well as recruitment, induction, training, support and volunteer engagement and retention.

The Volunteer Manager will work closely with all our internal departments and external volunteer networks, acting as the first point of reference on volunteering process and policy across the organisation.

What we’re looking for:

A clear and creative communication style – you have strong interpersonal skills, develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, and inspire motivated team working

Poised, enthusiastic and outgoing – you have a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and effective delegation. You are excellent at building rapport and engaging the commitment of others.

A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for goal achievement – you delegate effectively with thorough follow-up, and are quick to learn and adapt

An innovative, practical and creative problem-solver – you are a big picture thinker that responds quickly to varied activities and changing conditions

Professional experience of working in a volunteer management capacity – with experience of developing policy and collaborative working.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

·         Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

·         Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

·         25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

·         Company car for front line care posts

·         Time off in lieu

·         Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

·         Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

·         Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

·         Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

·         The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

·         Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

·         A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus scheme

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.

Closing date: 02 April 2025

Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.