Head of Volunteering

The role

We’re recruiting a Head of Volunteering to be responsible for developing and implementing our volunteering strategy and managing all our volunteering activity. 

In this senior role, you’ll collaborate across the charity. You’ll work closely with Associate directors, Heads of department, managers, and other key stakeholders in volunteer-involving teams across all directorates, to expand volunteering and deliver impactful volunteering programmes. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines experience and passion for volunteering with a love of strategy, data, systems and processes, and who enjoys working both independently and across teams.
You’ll manage a dedicated team of Volunteering professionals. We’re looking for an empathetic and experienced manager who is good at motivating others and supporting them to develop and grow. 

About you

You’ll have experience of strategic planning, project management and policy development and implementation. You’ll also have a good understanding of best practice and the legal framework relating to volunteering.

With experience of leading and managing individuals, you’ll be proficient in developing people. Your excellent communication skills will be invaluable when representing the charity, both internally and externally, working closely with senior colleagues and stakeholders, as well as our supporters and beneficiaries. 

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our Sheffield office where the majority of our volunteering team and services teams are based. Our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home and a minimum of two days in the office. 

When applying

In support of your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any questions regarding this role, please email Recruitment@breastcancernow.org in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 26 February 2024.

• 1st stage Interview date: Tuesday 12 and/or Thursday 14 March 2024.
• 2nd stage Interview date: Wednesday 20 and/or Thursday 21 March 2024.