Volunteer Officer - Royal Parks

Reference: TRP
0055

Location:

London
Salary: £34743 - £37500 per annum

As a Volunteer Officer, your main focus will be to manage volunteers to carry out important habitat management tasks at regular conservation group sessions and develop one-off flexible volunteering opportunities. This role is varied and will see the successful applicant working primarily in the Richmond and Bushy Park, but with work in all of the parks when support is required.

This role involves a lot of in park time, working with and supporting volunteers on the ground in physical conservation work. The ideal applicant will be friendly, open, enjoy spending time outdoors and have experience working with and managing volunteers, in a hands‑on conservation or park setting.

This role will also be responsible for the line management of the Volunteer Assistant role. You will support their development and training. The Volunteer Assistant role is a funded entry level role, which works to support you across activities in Richmond Park and already has a staff member in place.

You will champion volunteering best practice, inclusivity and diversity across the organisation, develop volunteer resources and ensure the appropriate support and training is in place for volunteers, partners and the staff who manage volunteers.

Additionally, you will:

• Work with the Volunteer and Programmes Manager to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate other volunteer projects and programmes
• Write volunteer role descriptions, work plans, policies and robust risk assessments
• Ensure appropriate and accurate data on volunteers and associated activities are recorded
• Be aware of safeguarding children and adults at risk, and follow guidelines at all times

To join us as a Volunteer Officer, you will need:

• Proven experience of working with, managing, and training volunteers, especially conservation volunteers. With a strong knowledge of safe use and maintenance of all hand tools.
• In depth knowledge and practical skills in conservation, park, horticulture or nature reserve management
• Awareness of equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding
• Excellent people skills including team working, negotiating, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations
• Excellent operational use of Microsoft Office, CRM systems and other IT solutions to support the planning, delivery and evaluation of the volunteer programme.
• Commitment to The Royal Parks’ values of being responsible, excellent, inclusive, open and respectful, and a commit‑ment to supporting diverse and inclusive teams
• A flexible approach to work including significant evening and weekend working.
• A valid and current clean UK driving licence is essential.

A First Aid Certificate would also be desirable