Senior Volunteering & Community Officer

Are you passionate about bringing communities together and inspiring volunteering in stunning natural and historical landscapes? Join us at the National Trust Fermanagh and help shape meaningful connections that last a lifetime.

What it's like to work here

You'll be based at the Fermanagh Portfolio and work across our 3 properties, Castle Coole, Crom and Florence Court. County Fermanagh is in the West of Northern Ireland, approximately 2 hours from Belfast and Dublin. Fermanagh is a rural community which borders the Republic of Ireland. The three properties are set in wonderful landscapes; Castle Coole is the finest neo classical House in Ireland, with its exquisite architecture and collection, located on the edge of Enniskillen the county primary town. Florence Court is located 8 miles from Enniskillen and close to the border with the Republic of Ireland. Florence Court is the Trust's most westerly property. The beautiful demesne is set against Benaughlin and Cuilcagh mountains. Every aspect of life in this classical Irish house, with its fine interiors and exquisite decoration, are brought to life on our fascinating guided tours. Crom Estate is a 2000 acre estate rich in natural history, built heritage and highly designated nature conservation site on the edge of Lough Erne. County Fermanagh's rural beauty and strong community spirit create a unique environment where your work will make a tangible difference.

You'll report to the General Manager and work closely with property teams to deliver the property business plan. You'll also be part of a network of Volunteer & Community Leads across the region.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the local community, you'll provide positive, flexible, and inclusive opportunities for volunteering. You'll also be working alongside the leadership team to develop and meet our strategic objectives. You'll be the lead for volunteering and community engagement throughout the estate/across several sites. You'll support our volunteer managers, helping them to build their confidence and capability, and you'll get hands-on with day-to-day activities. You'll bring in changes that support the National Trust's ambition to be a fully inclusive organisation, and you'll help to widen and deepen our existing relationships. You'll help to make this a great place to volunteer, while also reaching out to future volunteers and community partners to discover what they need from us. As part of the leadership team, you will be on a rota to act as occasional duty manager.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• experienced in managing volunteers
• experienced in community engagement and involvement, as well as broader participation and working with partners
• adept at introducing volunteers to new approaches or products
• an organised person with good planning skills
• able to coach and support people, and used to managing, supervising and working alongside volunteers and community partners
• a skilled communicator.

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 audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places