IRC170692 - Community, Participation & Volunteering Co-ordinator

IRC170692 - Community, Participation & Volunteering Co-ordinator

National Trust Closing date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
South East

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We’re looking for a passionate individual to take on a part-time role supporting our Isle of Wight property group. This unique opportunity spans an incredible range of places - much of it within the Isle of Wight UNESCO Biosphere and designated National Landscape

Job Description

We're looking for a passionate individual to take on a part-time role (22.5 hours p/w) supporting our Isle of Wight property group. This unique opportunity spans an incredible range of places, including a National Nature Reserve, 6,000 acres of countryside, and 17 miles of stunning coastline-much of it within the Isle of Wight UNESCO Biosphere and designated National Landscape. You'll also be working with three historic pay-to-enter properties and a 17 cottage holidays operation. This is a newly created pivotal role that will help deliver our ambitious 10-year strategy and shape the future of our work. You'll join a creative, dedicated team committed to making a real difference and achieving bold goals. The position is 22.5 hours per week, with flexibility and the option for hybrid working to ensure the right balance for you and the Trust. What it's like to work here We're proud to have 230 dedicated volunteers who play a vital role in every aspect of our work-they are essential to our success. Our goal is to ensure that every volunteer enjoys a rewarding experience and that our opportunities are welcoming and appealing to all. With strong local communities right on our doorstep, we're committed to building even closer connections and working together to make a positive impact.

Job Requirements

Who we're looking for - Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: understanding of good community engagement and participatory practice understanding of good practice in engaging and managing volunteers delivers team priorities with organisational and planning skills experience of improving and innovating processes, systems and creating new opportunities for volunteer and community engagement the ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams. communication and relationship-building skills. Additional criteria for all other applicants. You'll bring: experience in increasing community participation and developing inclusive opportunities. confidence in using data and insight to guide decisions.

Job Responsibilities

What you'll be doing - You'll support the leadership of our community engagement and volunteering work, putting people at the centre of our plans. You'll build strong partnerships, create inclusive volunteering opportunities, support and value our many volunteers, and encourage community led activities that help restore nature and heritage. You'll support colleagues, champion best practice, and ensure our systems and data are well managed. You'll work to remove barriers to participation, ensuring underrepresented voices are heard and actively involved. Drawing on insight and relationships, you'll help shape strategic decisions and trial new approaches to participation-connecting people with places and creating lasting public benefit.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: IRC170692 - Community, Participation & Volunteering Co-ordinator
  • Salary: £15k-£20k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: IRC170692 - Community, Participation & Volunteering Co-ordinator

Job: IRC170692 - Community, Participation & Volunteering Co-ordinator

Organisation: National Trust

Postcode: PO30 4EA

How to Apply

Please apply directly via the National Trust website - https://careers.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/a/#/vacancy-detail/170692

We don't accept applications via email. The closing date is 22nd March at 23.59pm.