As the Volunteering Officer, you will work with the Volunteer Coordinator, to support the effective coordination and administration of volunteer activities within the organisation. This role will focus on ensuring a smooth volunteer experience by maintaining accurate records, and provide ongoing administrative support by assisting with recruitment, onboarding and training queries. 

The Volunteering Officer acts as a central contact for volunteer managers to promote positive engagement and ensure compliance with organisational procedures. By combining excellent customer service skills and delivering efficient administrative support, this role ensures a well-supported volunteer workforce that contributes meaningfully to the organisation's mission and values.

This role is well suited to applicants with demonstratable people, communication and technical skills, is organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic about all things volunteering and the impact volunteers have for Essex Wildlife Trust.

Although desirable, we welcome applicants that have experience using databases and other online systems. Training will be provided to the successful applicant.

The role is a part-time position working 15 hours per week on a 6 month fixed term contract. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements including hybrid working arrangements at the interviews. The salary for this role is £23,966.64 FTE per annum, £9,586.66 pro rata per annum.

To apply, please use the link. The closing date is 5.00pm on Wednesday 18 June 2025. If you have any queries, please contact jobs@essexwt.org.uk

Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we know how important diversity is, both in our natural world and amongst the people we employ. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature”.

As a Disability Confident employer, please make us aware you have a disability as we are committed to offering an interview that meets the minimum criteria for the post. If you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible, please make us aware.