Volunteer Programme Lead (Hybrid/Cambridge)

Volunteer Programme Lead

We are looking for a highly motivated person with excellent communication skills who recognises the value of volunteering - both to the organisation and the individual.

Location: Cambridge / Hybrid
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and passionate individual to join a leading healthcare charity as a Volunteer Programme Lead. This organisation is dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families through innovative projects that go above and beyond NHS funding. With ambitious goals in place, volunteers play a crucial role in delivering this charity's vision, and they are now looking for a dedicated leader to build and manage their volunteer programme.

About you:

As the Volunteer Programme Lead, you will develop and deliver a strategy that grows the charity's volunteer community, fostering engagement and commitment from volunteers across the East of England. You'll play a pivotal role in recruiting and supporting volunteers, building fundraising committees, and helping the charity generate income through a variety of volunteer-driven activities. From coordinating charity hubs in hospitals to organising volunteer opportunities at community events, you'll be instrumental in ensuring volunteers feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.

You will be a motivated and organised individual with experience in volunteer management and a deep understanding of best practices in the volunteer sector. Your ability to build strong relationships, inspire others, and manage multiple priorities will be key to the success of this role. A passion for community engagement and an interest in fundraising are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a volunteer fundraising strategy to grow the charity's volunteer base and maximise their impact.
• Recruit and manage volunteers for key roles, including fundraising, event support, and front-of-house positions at charity hubs within the hospital.
• Build fundraising committees across the East of England and manage volunteer participation in local community events.
• Deliver training and induction programmes, ensuring volunteers are equipped to carry out their roles effectively and feel fulfilled.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the charity and hospital to identify new volunteering opportunities.
• Coordinate volunteer and supporter thank-you events, ensuring that all volunteers feel appreciated and recognised for their contributions.
• Produce regular reports to showcase the impact of volunteering, including income generation and cost-saving metrics.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in recruiting and managing volunteers.
• Knowledge of best practices in volunteer management.
• Experience in developing strategies that deliver positive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage the operational needs of the organisation alongside the needs of volunteers.
• A passion for fundraising and community engagement.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and health cash plan.
• Access to employee assistance programmes and NHS discount schemes.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Engagement, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser.