Job title: Volunteering Development Manager 

Role summary: 

Working across BBOWT teams and with external stakeholders, the Volunteering Development Manager will help build a skilled and connected diverse volunteer community all working together for nature’s recovery, whether at centres managed by BBOWT or within communities throughout our counties.

Job location (usual place of work): Compass House, 1 Farmoor Court, Farmoor, Oxford, OX2 9LU. Hybrid working available

Pay Rate: £28,980 – £30,475

Applications close on: 23 November 2026

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Contract is: Fixed term until 31 March 2029 – with likelihood of extension

Job description:

Help to build a skilled and connected diverse Volunteer Community, to create a movement for change for nature across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

Key Responsibilities:
• Co-create clear pathways with internal and external stakeholders for volunteers to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence.
• Facilitate Volunteer Voice Micro Panels, to create opportunities for volunteers to share their experiences, shape organisational thinking and contribute to decision-making.
• Co-create, develop and implement a structured approach to volunteer succession planning.
• Co-create, with internal and external teams, current and future training requirement summaries.
• Assist with development and delivery of projects.
• Manage Volunteer Visits and regular check-ins between staff volunteer managers and volunteer leaders, supporting communication, development and two-way feedback.
• Organise and deliver a hybrid programme of volunteer events, providing support and opportunities for engagement, learning and connection.
• Manage and evolve volunteer recognition initiatives.
• Co-ordinate, manage and report on volunteer training and use insights to inform future training provision.
• Work with staff and volunteers to encourage the adoption and effective use of Assemble our volunteer portal, embedding the platform into day-to-day volunteering practices.
• Use volunteer feedback, data and insight to identify opportunities to improve the volunteer experience.
• Organise, purchase and administer uniform for volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Volunteering Team to support the development of the Volunteer Community, recognising and strengthening the contribution of both formal and informal volunteers to achieve the organisation’s strategic aims.
• Any other duties as delegated by the Head of Volunteering, Director, or Chief Executive.

For detailed job description or to apply please visit the website here or email recruitment@bbowt.org.uk