Volunteering Coordinator

Salary £28,725 FTE or £17235 Pro rata + 7% pension contribution

Location Shrewsbury, Shropshire - flexible, hybrid working

The Vacancy

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 at risk. For 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.

Who we are

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.

We value courage, respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

What we do