Senior Volunteering

Summary We're looking for a Senior Volunteering & Community Officer to join the team at the Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede property. If you have experience in volunteer management and working in partnership with communities, then we'd like to hear from you.

This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year

What it's like to work here Based at Northern Ireland's only World Heritage Site this is an exciting opportunity to work with the wider team to develop and grow our ambition, strategy and delivery for volunteering and working with the community around the North Coast.

It is a thriving and busy portfolio that provides unique experiences and lasting memories to visitors from all over the World but also holds a special place for those from the local area, an affection that can help us to protect and look after this incredibleplace for generations to come.

No day is the same and the variety, scope and satisfaction of working at the Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede are second to none; what you do makes a difference each and every day.

What you'll be doing You will be managing the development and delivery of this portfolio’s strategic plan for volunteering and communities alongside the property leadership team. Managing and embedding change whilst widening and deepening our relationships with existing andnew audiences.

You will also increase the confidence and capability of others whilst creating a collective, flexible and inclusive environment for existing & future volunteers, communities and partners.

Who we're 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.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to coach and support those managing, supervising and working alongside volunteers and community partners.
- Strong communication skills.
The package The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re 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

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