Head of Volunteering Experience
The Scouts Association UK, Chingford, Greater London
Head of Volunteering Experience
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The Scouts Association UK, Chingford, Greater London
- Full time
- U
- Remote working
Posted today, 31 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2e88013452d14c76a038c77b78393efe
Full Job Description
As Head of Volunteering Experience, you'll lead three key teams dedicated to improving how we support and engage volunteers. The Volunteering Design Team develops online resources and guidance, the Volunteer Learning & Development Team crafts engaging training, and the Volunteer Transformation Team designs improvements to enhance overall volunteer satisfaction. Together, these teams work to deliver a positive, inclusive, and impactful experience for all volunteers. In partnership with the UK Lead Volunteer for People and other key stakeholders, you'll drive the implementation of our volunteer transformation programme. This work focuses on:
- Streamlining volunteer recruitment and onboarding to be inclusive and welcoming
- Supporting local teams by optimising volunteer roles and responsibilities
- Delivering accessible, engaging learning resources that equip volunteers with essential skills
- Creating a rewarding, community-driven volunteer culture that fosters inclusion and motivation
- Continuously improving our digital tools that simplify volunteer management at all levels Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to make a significant difference within the UK's largest voluntary youth organization. You'll play an instrumental role in ensuring that Scouts' volunteer experience aligns with modern needs and attracts a diverse range of new volunteers. You'll also join a friendly, social, and collaborative team that values inclusion, whether remote or in person, and actively supports development through regular departmental meet-ups and social activities. This maternity cover position offers a chance to lead with impact, guiding a dedicated team and contributing to the growth and reach of Scouting in underrepresented communities across the UK. Step into a role that not only advances the way volunteers engage with the Scouts but also shapes the future of youth opportunities nationwide. Join us to lead transformative change in volunteer engagement and experience!, Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
The Scouts is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative leader to step into a pivotal role, driving the central strategic design function for volunteering at Scouts to enable our 140,000 volunteers to deliver Scouting locally in a safe, engaging and impactful way to provide life-changing experiences for young people across the UK.
We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. We prepare young people with skills for life, we believe that hard works pays off and always invest in our staff, becoming Investor in People Gold 2022.