Events & Volunteer Manager

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Whitstable Maritime events, including scheduling, logistics and on‑the‑day coordination.
• Brief and support volunteers, ensuring they have clear roles and a positive experience, and coordinate volunteer availability, event attendance, and activity outcomes.
• Act as a point of contact for volunteers, partners, and community groups.

• Strong organisational skills and confidence coordinating people.
• Clear communication and a friendly, community‑minded approach.
• Ability to work independently.

• Teamwork
• Organising & Planning
• Research
• Admin

Organisation & Planning:
Ability to schedule events, manage logistics, and keep track of multiple moving parts.
Communication:
Confident, friendly communication with volunteers, partners, and the public.
People Coordination:
Motivating, briefing, and supporting volunteers of different ages and backgrounds.
Teamwork:
Working collaboratively with the charity’s trustees and other volunteers.
Admin:
Keeping simple records, managing sign‑ups, and sharing updates clearly.
Community Engagement: A positive, approachable manner that helps build local involvement.

Practical

Experience:

Event planning, people coordination, and community engagement.
Leadership Development:
Confidence in leading teams, making decisions, and managing real‑world projects.
Community Connection: A chance to play an active part in Whitstable’s maritime heritage and meet like‑minded local people.
Personal Fulfilment:
Satisfaction in helping a local charity thrive and seeing events come to life because of their contribution.
New

Skills:

Growth in communication, organisation, teamwork, and problem‑solving.
Flexibility: A role which adapts to your availability and interests.
Supportive Environment:
Being part of a friendly, welcoming volunteer team with guidance from trustees and experienced members.

Approximately 2-3 hours / week depending on time of year.

Postcode: CT5 2AF

Role Address:
Whitstable, Faversham and surrounding areas preferred. Kent area also fine. Some work can be done remotely.