Volunteer Engagement Lead

Volunteer Engagement Lead

Salary:Up to45000 per annum pro rata(dependant on experience andskills).

Location:Remote(Home based with occasionaltravel& overnight staysthroughout the UK).

Contract:Permanent/Part Time 28 hours per week.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata with up to 5additionaldays for continuous service andoptionto buy or sell leave.

• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.

• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages.

• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.

• Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a arepassionate about protecting and supportingchildrenyoungpeopleand our departments work together to achieve thehigh standardsof safeguarding that make a difference to children and to the workforce.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a forward-thinking volunteering strategy that directly supports better outcomes for children and young people across the UK.

A bit about the role

As the Volunteer EngagementLeadyou willbe responsible forthe development and delivery of a strategic inclusive volunteering offer that ensures all volunteers have a positive rewarding experience and feel valued for their contribution.

Howyoullhelp to create brighter futures

• Lead and implement a national volunteer engagement strategy aligned to organisational goals.

• Champion a culture of inclusion diversity and belonging across volunteering.

• Act as a subject matter expert and advisor on volunteer experience across the organisation.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Enhance volunteer recruitment developmentretentionand recognition.

• Oversee volunteer communications policies and processes.

• Use data and feedback to drive continuous improvement andimpactreporting.

• Lead learning and development initiatives for volunteers and managers.

• Ensure delivery ofourInvesting in VolunteerAccreditation.

• Line manage and develop a Volunteer Engagement Advisor.

Letstalk about you

• Evidence of continuous professional development in volunteer and people management.

• Membership of the Association of Volunteer Managers and professional peer networks.

• Proven experience developing and delivering volunteering strategies ideally within charity/not-for-profit.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at all levels.

• Passion for volunteering with the ability to champion and lead change.

• Experience building inclusive high-performing cultures.

• Strong communicationleadershipand organisational skills.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR volunteer-related employment law).

• Experience designing learning and development opportunities.

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.

Contact:email us atquoting reference 13202.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

Diversity equality andinclusion

AtActionforChildrenwerededicatedto building a diverseinclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplicationsfrom Black Asian &MinorityEthnic and disabled candidates as they areunder-representedwithinActionforChildren. We want to takedeliberateand purposefulactionto ensure equalopportunityto all groups in society and forActionforChildren.

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Closing Date:Wednesday 17^thJune 2026.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams oneither the2^ndor3^rdJuly 2026.

Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement