Volunteering, Learning & Development Officer
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Job Location:
Southampton - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Volunteering Learning & Development Officer
Full Time 35 hours per week
Salary: 29190 gross per annum
Permanent Contract
Location: Beechcroft House Vicarage Lane Curdridge Hampshire S032 2DP (with hybrid working available)
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is shaping a wilder future for our counties protecting special places restoring habitats and inspiring people to act for nature. As part of the UKs fastest-growing movement for natures recovery we lead with passion integrity and bold thinking. Join a team where your work has purpose your ideas matter and you can help create lasting change for wildlife and people.
We are seeking aVolunteeringLearning & Development Officerto join our cause!
Youwill play a key role in shaping and delivering our volunteer strategy influencing how volunteering is developed and supported across the Trust.
Youwill playa central rolein the implementation of our new volunteer management system (Assemble)working with volunteer line managers to ensure the system is fully embedded and used effectively.
Youlllead volunteer recruitment and onboarding.
Alongside thisyoullcoordinate staff and volunteer learning supporting the developmentand implementationof our new learningand developmentframework and ensuring ournewlearning managementsystem(Wildlearn)runsefficientlyand addsvalue.
You will champion volunteering as a vital part of ourculture and help colleagues reach their full potential.
About you:
You will havegoodexperiencein volunteer development including contributing to or leading volunteer strategy and confident engagingstakeholdersand driving change. Experience in learning and development is desirable.
Wild About Inclusion!
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly those underrepresented within our sector including people from black Asian minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
Disability Confident.We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit andretaingreat people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the schemewe will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet theminimumcriteria for this position will be offered an interview. You canrequestadjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing.
To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme you must:
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Identify as being disabled which under the Equality Act 2010 means a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial* long term**adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities; or a long-term health condition;and;
(*Substantialis more than minor or trivial **Long-term means 12 months or more)
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Set out how you meet all theminimumqualifying criteria set out in theperson specificationfor the post at the application and testing stages. This is a requirement for all candidates not just those applying under the scheme.
We are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working
This role will be based at our office inCurdridgehowever we are happy to accommodate a hybrid workingroutine anddiscuss a pattern of work which mutually suits the candidate and the Trust. Traditionally office hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break. We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission soalthough we offer hybrid working we do not offer full home working within our roles.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary generous annual leave allowance a contributory pension scheme life assurance learning and development support 24-hour access to ourEmployeeAssistanceProgramme discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) free parking at our sites and more.
Closing date:04 May 2026
Interviews:Weekcommencing11thMay 2026
To apply for the role please click on the Apply Now button at the top of the the supporting information sectionyoullneed todemonstrate with detailed examples how youmeet the job requirements using the Job Description andPerson Specification note that we may occasionally close vacancies early when we have received enough applications that meet the required criteria.
Please do not use artificial intelligence tools toassistyou to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these toassistyou in filling in a form please contact to discuss this further and understand other options.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.
The Benefits
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The Values
- Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
- Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
- Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
So what do we offer to our employees
Well most importantly you get to work in one of the most magnificent parts of the UK! Here in Hampshire we have globally important wetlands around the coastline of the Solent and medievalheathland landscapes in the New Forest. Our thriving cities and suburbs are surrounded by exceptional places for wildlife including gin-clear chalk rivers flower-rich grasslands and ancient woodlands. And our jewel in the crown is the Isle of Wight where you can walk all day across downland turf and along spectacular cliffs. Thats our working environment and you could share it with us!
Pay
Whether you are Reserves Officer shaping habitats for wildlife or a Finance Officer crunching the numbers you are vital to the achievement of our vision for a wilder future. We want to make sure that you stay with us and feel valued recognised and rewarded. So we benchmark our salaries against similar organisations to make sure we offer a competitive salary for all. We are also a living wage employer.
Pension
Securing your future is as important to us as securing the future for wildlife!
All our employees are auto-enrolled into our pension scheme. Those on permanent contracts or fixed term contracts for over 2 years receive 8% contribution from the Trust with an employee contribution of 2%.
Those on temporary or shorter termed contracts are auto-enrolled onto our NEST pension scheme receiving a 3% contribution from the Trust and paying 5% themselves.
Holidays
Whether you want to hibernate or travel south for the winter you will receive 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays each year (pro-rated for part time staff). Your holiday entitlement will increase with your length of service to a maximum of 30 days per year.
Flexible Working
As we work to tip the balance in favour of nature we are keen to ensure that our employees have a healthy work life balance too. We are always ready to talk to staff about ways we may be able to support this. We have a number of staff who work part time from home and have flexible working patterns.
Health and Wellbeing
Like nature should you need support to recover we offer enhanced sick pay above your statutory entitlement.
We also fund counselling sessions for employees who would like help with their mental health and wellbeingas part of our Employee Assistance Programme.
Learning and Development
We ensure that wildlife has a habitat to thrive in and we do the same for our staff. We commit to ensuring that our employees have the skills knowledge and experience they need in order to excel at their role. We recognise talent and actively support professional and career development.
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly those underrepresented within our sector including people from black Asian minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
Based on our gender pay gap calculations on average (median) men and women are paid equally at the Trust and our mean calculations report that on average women get paid slightly more than men.
Our Values
Our values are at the heart of who we are and what we do they propel our culture and shape our priorities beliefs and actions. They underpin the decisions we make and are fundamental to how we treat one another and our stakeholders.
Passion
We are inspired by our love for nature and driven by our cause. We are relentless in the pursuit of our Vision and Mission.
Integrity
Honesty and ethics underpin our work. We understand that our individual and collective actions form the essence of our reputation and trustworthiness as an environmental NGO.
Respect
We value our people and treat everyone with dignity and professionalism.
Inclusion
Collectively and as individuals we recognise that it takes people with different ideas strengths identities interests and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed.
Commitment
We are committed to doing our best for each other and for nature. We persevere through difficulties and setbacks maintaining our commitment even in the face of challenges.
Collaboration
We support each other and our stakeholders. We feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.
Excellence
We are committed to continuous improvement adapting and evolving to meet and exceed the expectations of our stakeholders.
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About Company
For over 60 years Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have protected the wildlife and wild places of Hampshire, the Island and our local seas.
