Divisional Volunteering Specialist (South

Divisional Volunteering Specialist (Southeast, Southwest and Greater London)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 plus benefits

Reports to:

Senior Volunteering Trading Partner

Directorate:
Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement

Contract:

12 month fixed-term contract

Hours:

Full time 35 hours per week

Location:

Home based (Southeast, Southwest and Greater London) with regular travel (must have drivers licence and a car) The successful candidate must reside on patch

Closing date: 2nd September 2026

Visa sponsorship:
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Process: 2 stage competency based interview Interview Dates:
First interview w/c 14th September 2nd Interview w/c 21st September

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We're looking for a collaborative and influential volunteering specialist to play a key role in shaping and delivering volunteering activity across our Trading teams.

• Build strong relationships across Trading and wider organisational teams to support the effective delivery of volunteering priorities.
• Scope, develop and lead strategic projects, making recommendations that support organisational objectives and improve volunteer experiences.
• Design and deliver programmes that enhance volunteering and volunteer management capability across Trading teams.
• Analyse performance data and insight to identify trends, drive improvements and support business efficiency.
• Provide expert volunteering advice, including support with complex volunteer situations, complaints, compliance and safeguarding matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver engagement and communication plans that support strategic change and organisational priorities.

• Experience of building effective relationships and influencing a range of stakeholders in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
• Experience of coaching, developing and supporting colleagues to build capability and confidence.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with experience delivering multiple priorities and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to analyse information, identify trends and translate insight into practical recommendations and actions.
• Knowledge of and passion for volunteering and the charity sector, alongside a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

• Act with ambition, courage and determination.
• Act with rigour and professionalism.
• Act to have a positive impact on people.
• Act inclusively and collaboratively.

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.

We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen by emailing us at

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition.

Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work.